Pre- and Postnatal Care

Nutriton-

One of the first ways you begin caring for your child is through your own nutrition. It is vital to be adequately nourished during pregnancy. If you are not processing nutrients efficiently, it doesn’t matter how many calories you consume.

Pre-Natal Yoga -

Dr. Shyam has over 25 years experience as a full time Yogi. She practiced throughout all four of her pregnancies. Pre natal and post natal yoga is an excellent way to assure a healthy pregnancy , easy birth and speedy recovery.

Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy. A daily Yoga practice is essential to adapting to these changes. Yoga asana (movements and postures) will strengthen your body, help maintain balance, give adequate blood flow to your limbs and to baby, increase the space for baby, keep your digestion flowing, stretch your pelvic floor, and reduce anxiety and depression.

Pranayama (breathing exercises) can assist in keeping a peak mental state throughout pregnancy by increasing oxygenation, especially when your lung capacity grows limited in later term. Certain Pranayamas are recommended during labor itself and can be practiced regularly before the big day to familiarize both Mom and Dad.

Pre- Natal Massage -

Prenatal massage is highly beneficial to help increase circulation, relieve muscle aches, reassure the nervous system, and help the expectant mother to relax. Massage should be administrated by a qualified practitioner, as “rubbing” the wrong way can be damaging. It is great if the father can learn how to massage the mother as well for labor preparation and bonding with baby.

Item descHuman beings are the only species that seek assistance during delivery. Our natural instinct has been turned into a medical procedure. Many indigenous women deliver alone or with little help. How much support you need should be your decision. A doula can provide the support you need at the level you need it.

After baby is here, the often-overlooked fourth term arrives. How we approach the three months following the birth is imperative. The oversight of this “postpartum” time, when the body goes through another immense transition while adjusting to nursing, is the leading cause of depression in new mothers. After birth, there are many ways to recuperate with Yogic practices. As the pelvic floor repairs from the big transition, postnatal massage and specific yoga asanas should be applied and a highly nourishing, easy-to-digest diet is essential.

Pregnancy and birth begin before conception. With conscious conception, you have the opportunity to increase the vitality of each parent beforehand. Both parents can prepare their mindset and nourish the new life from the very start. This method increases fertility, as hormones are nourished by secretions fired by the brain—if the mind is happy and clear these secretions will increase. Even without conscious conception, you can still embrace healthy lifestyle changes as soon as you find out you are expecting.