February 25, 2022 | by: Lamaze International
Most of life's big events require preparation and childbirth is no different. It's not about having an "easy labor" (labor always takes hard work and focus), there are steps you can take, both throughout pregnancy and during labor, to make your experience less stressful, fearful, and clinical, and more comfortable, peaceful, and enjoyable.
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January 10, 2022 | by: Lamaze International
New to making physical movement a priority in your life? Make pregnancy the time for you to start incorporating movement into your daily routine, much like adding your daily vitamins. Find an activity that feels enjoyable (instead of feeling like a dreaded chore or "work") and you'll be more likely to not only keep it up throughout pregnancy but continue the activity once baby arrives and beyond. The purpose of a regular movement routine is to increase mental and physical health, not for any number on the scale or to achieve a prepregnancy shape -- the idea that your body can "go back" is a damaging lie.
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April 28, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Exercise during pregnancy isn't about losing weight or prepping for pool season -- exercising while you're pregnant can improve your overall state of well being, help relieve common pregnancy discomforts, physically prepare your body for the hard work of
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July 01, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
You don't run a race without training; you don't take a test without studying (ok, most of the time you don't); you don't have a wedding without planning... so why would you have a baby without preparing?
It is true that labor and birth is a normal, routine, and expected event for pregnant people, and it can and does happen without planning, preparation, training, or guidance of any sort.
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September 20, 2019 | by: Lamaze International
You've heard from your doctor or a friend that it's a good idea to take a prenatal yoga class when you are pregnant. There are some things you should know before you sign up for a class
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