Image Source: Pixabay There is no doubt that being pregnant can be one of a woman's most exciting and anxious periods. During pregnancy, what you don't ingest or expose your body to is just as crucial as what you do. However, worrying excessively about every little thing you encounter might make for a protracted and unpleasant three trimesters. Several things, some more … [Read more...]
How Can I Reduce My Chances of a Cesarean Birth?
Cesarean birth can be life-saving for the baby and/or the mother, but doctors are concerned cesarean deliveries are overused. In the past, a lot of cesareans were scheduled by doctors who needed to go on vacation so it was convenient for them. Nowadays, complications may be a cause of cesareans, such as a breech. Today, approximately 60% of all cesarean births are for a … [Read more...]
Pro Water Skier Whitney McClintock Rini on Her Pregnancy & Motherhood
Whitney McClintock Rini is a Canadian water skier from Cambridge, Ontario. McClintock is a nine-time world champion. McClintock has also won thirteen Pan American Games medals (four gold and seven silver). She gave birth to a baby boy a year back named, Zane and is married to Matt Rini, who is a Waterski coach. In this interview, Whitney Mini shares her journey on pregnancy, … [Read more...]
Learn to Relax Muscles for Labor & Delivery
When you are doing pelvic floor exercises, you need to learn how to relax the ab muscles while engaging the pelvic floor, or the PC. And conversely, when doing abdominal exercises, you must learn how to relax the pelvic muscles and work your transverse. It is a little like patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time---women start out wanting to engage them both at … [Read more...]
Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of A Stressful Situation At Birth
A recent study analysed the research on this topic and recommended that women should labor in whatever position they find most comfortable and not be required to lie down for long periods of time. The study found that women who tended to walk or stay upright during early and active labor shaved about an hour off their labor time and were less likely to have a cesarean … [Read more...]
