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Different types of classes in preparation for childbirth
Expecting their first child brings a wealth of overwhelming questions and fears about an event that is totally unknown.
In this situation, many parents consider a good way to dispel doubts and fears is to attend classes in preparation for childbirth.
Such classes cover a myriad of topics all related to childbirth, such as various breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean delivery, management of labor pain.
There are some kinds of childbirth that have a particular view on the subject, there are two commonly used methods of breathing and relaxation exercises are the Lamaze and Bradley.
The Lamaze technique remains the basic principle that childbirth is a totally natural and healthy process and that to approach it with confidence, women should be trained and educated.
This method searches and examine all the ways that mothers can find both the strength and enough support during labor and delivery.
Classes are focused on relaxation and breathing exercises that seek to condition the woman so I can have a successful response to pain.
The conditioning for instructing women to respond to pain and stress that point with actions that benefit them and not get tense attitudes as misguided or hold your breath. They are also used concentration techniques, or massage to reduce pain. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 27th, 2010
Exercises in preparation for childbirth
Childbirth is a moment filled with anxiety and many moms, especially if they are first-time. It is true that physical work of labor compared to the physical work performed by an Olympic competitor, and just as a high performance athlete, moms also have training exercises that prepare your muscles for this crucial moment.
Here we show you four simple exercises that help strengthen and help improve the flow of strategic areas of your body.
Kegels
This exercise serves to strengthen the pelvic floor (group of muscles supporting the bladder, ureters, uterus and rectum). By improving the circulation of this area favors the recovery of tears that can occur during childbirth, and also if it was necessary to perform an episiotomy. Improving circulation in the anal area also prevents hemorrhoids and prevent suffering from postpartum incontinence.
* You can practice the exercise sitting, reading, watching TV, or standing. Tighten the muscles around the vagina, as if trying to interrupt the stream of urine in the bathroom and count to four, then relax the muscles. Start with about four and up until reaching 10 with practice.
* You can practice three times a day.
Angry Cat
* Place your hands and knees on the floor, keeping arms straight. Do not open or close a lot of arms and legs, must agree to the breadth of the shoulders and hips, respectively. As inspired by tightening the abdominal muscles and lower the position of the buttocks as if to bring them into the stomach.
* Relax and return to the normal position while you release the air.
* Repeat at your own pace, depending on your breathing.
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Oct 28th, 2009