By Stewart Haynes
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Backache during pregnancy is extremely common. In fact a majority of mothers-to-be will suffer from backache during the second and third trimesters. The reasons for this are usually quite natural. As the baby grows mother's body starts to produce and release hormones. These hormones effectively allow her hips to expand to more ably carry the baby. As the pregnancy progresses it is not unusual for the mothers-to-be to gain quite a lot of weight, 25 to 35 pounds is normal. This has the effect of lowering her centre of gravity. This and the fact that most of the weight is carried at the front can lead to stresses on the spine.
Pregnancy is supposed to be the most enjoyable part of motherhood, but many first time mothers would probably disagree, particular during the third trimester. The backache and the pressure on the bladder requiring repeated attention can be very wearing. Both the backache and bladder leakage can cause a lot of stress to a new mother.
Yoga really can help to reduce stress. The asanas, or poses used in yoga, are designed to calm both body and mind whilst strengthening muscle and improving blood flow. There are a lot of yoga asanas and exercises that are specifically designed for pregnant women. Yoga is often recommended by doctors to pregnant patients, and it is often possible to be referred to specialist Yoga units.
One of the reasons that Doctors recommend Yoga is because of its calming influence. Yoga is not, and never will be a race. It is rather, a gentle regime of poses and associated exercises that act on various parts of the body. Not all Yoga asanas are suitable for pregnant women, which is why a Yoga class or decent videos can be very helpful. It is pretty obvious that a pregnant woman should avoid exercise on her stomach. It is perhaps less obvious that exercises that require her laying on her back are also not a good idea, as this can result in reduced blood flow to the abdominal area.
Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years, and during that time it has been studied to exhaustion by its exponents. It has been used by soldiers and scholars alike. To many, Yoga is a religion. To others it is a valued resource and exercise. The asanas and exercises for pregnant women have been developed over thousands of years and have a proven record of benefits.
Where backache is a problem in pregnancy it's generally accepted that most drugs or pain killers should be avoided. This is where Yoga can help. It can be experienced either in private or as part of a class. There is no need to feel self conscious or awkward. Instead, experience the feeling of well being it brings. Access here to many more helpful articles including pregnancy and pre-natal.
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