Pregnancy: Breathing Exercises for Pain Relief

BREATHING EXERCISES TO DO DURING PREGNANCY

Breathe correctly in pregnancy allows the blood to be better oxygenated and calmedanxiety. Thanks to breathing the stimulation of anti-stress neurotransmitters, called catecholamines, occurs, which cross the placenta and positively influence the baby (like when we take deep breaths to calm down before facing a stressful situation). stress). During pregnancy, oxygenating the body well also means oxygenating the baby better, to whom the mother will transmit a sensation of calm and relaxation.

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HOW TO BREATHE DURING LABOR

Breathing helps a lot to live the labor in the most natural way possible and it is advisable to better deal with both the contractions it's time for expulsion. Concentrating on breathing will take our attention away from the sensation of pain, helping us to relax the pelvic muscles, promoting dilation and supporting the pushing phase more naturally. Ensuring proper oxygenation allows the organs to work more efficiently during the delivery.

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BREATHING TECHNIQUES DURING CHILDBIRTH

In the early stages of labor, relax and breathe deeply. To make your breathing effective, push on the diaphragm concentrating the thrust on the lower abdomen. So, first inhale at the diaphragm level and then exhale during the thrust, to also help the perineum to relax.

In the next phase, the contractions they intensify and consequently also the sensation of pain, so it's natural to accelerate your breathing rate. Breathe in along with the stronger contractions; when you feel them coming, focus on breathing deeply and then exhaling slowly.

In the final stage of labor, contractions will reach a apex and you will feel the need to breathe with the upper part of your chest, making your breathing faster and necessarily shallower due to the short times between one contraction and the next.

Find out in this video by "Fit Moms with Mangiagalli" how to do breathing exercises that are within everyone's reach, for a more peaceful pregnancy, thanks to the advice of Isabella Fiabetti, gynecologist of the Milan Polyclinic.

(The video is taken from the website of the Mangiagalli clinic of the Milan Polyclinic)

WHAT CAN A WOMAN DO TO RELAX DURING PREGNANCY?

Pregnancy sometimes seems like a never-ending process. And for women, it's not without its challenges, partly due to a whole series of changes in their metabolism. Hence... insomnia, Stress, anxiety, tension. Yet there are some natural remedies that the expectant mother can try during pregnancy to help her relax.

• Exercises of yoga: They are the most suitable for relaxing in the nine months preceding birth.
• Also the stretching It is an effective type of exercise during pregnancy.
• Music, especially classical music, is very relaxing during times like pregnancy.
• When it comes to food, focus on quality over quantity. And if you have a treat to indulge in, don't overdo it with weight concerns.
• Slow down the pace of daily life. After all, pregnancy is a magical time that should also be enjoyed.
• Get plenty of rest, read, and watch light-hearted movies. Nothing strenuous or scary.

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