Pregnancy Relaxation Classes
The benefits of intentionally relaxing during pregnancy are incredible, for both mum and baby.
BENEFITS of relaxing during pregnancy
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Self-care during pregnancy is essential for you and your baby
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Intentional bonding time in a manic world - opportunity to think about them, feel them and begin bonding before they arrive
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Feel less stressed, reduced amount of stress hormone in your body has a positive effect on your developing baby, because stress hormones can cross the placenta
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When you’re relaxed you have Increased blood flow – the more blood flow going to the baby the better because oxygen and nutrients are carried in the blood to the baby – helps them grow and develop properly
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Better immune function - when you’re nice and relaxed your immunity increases, which is helpful for you and your baby
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Reduced risk of pre-term labour – relaxed with lower stress hormones, your risk is significantly reduced
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Relaxing when pregnant helps reduce blood pressure which helps you and baby
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Relaxing can help reduce anxiety, in turn leading to better sleep and overall mental health