Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life bit it can also be stressful, especially if there are complications, or concern about miscarriage or loss. It is important that we look after ourselves, remembering that we are growing new life within us, exercising, resting and keeping our strength up.
We offer these suggestions based on our own experience and understanding, but what works for one person doesn’t always work for the next. So please always work with your own intuition, keep checking in and doing what feels right for you on your path to better health.
Yoga poses
Breathing & Relaxation
Ujjayi breath
Brahmari breath
Alternate nostril breathing
Golden Thread Breath
Yoga Nidra for relaxation and rest
Potions
Aromatherapy Oils
Lavender
Bach Floral Rescue Remedy
Books
‘Dancing with the Moon’ - Emma Després
‘Moving with the Moon’ - Ana Davis
‘Spiritual Midwifery’ - Ina May Gaskin
‘The Yoga of Pregnancy’ - Mel Cambbell
‘Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond’ Francoise Freedman
’Yoni Shakti’ - Dr Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
’Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom’ - Dr Christiane Northrup
’Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation’ - Pam England
Audios & Videos
Pre-natal Yoga Practice - watch here
Yoni Yoga Practices - watch this one or this one
Restorative Yoga Sequence - watch here
Only practice yoga during pregnancy if you already have an established practice or you are guided by someone with experience.
All of our Yoga Nidra audios
Yogic Sleep - A Guided Relaxation
Chakra Balancing Relaxation
Crystals
Moonstone
Rose Quartz
Pearl
Amethyst
Please note that you may find crystals too potent during pregnancy.
Affirmations
“I am pregnant with a healthy baby and all is well”
“My baby is perfectly positioned for birth”
“My baby and I are safe and well”
Other things to try
Iron rich foods
Multi vitamins for pregnancy
Keep fit with walking and swimming
Relaxation and resting
Reiki treatments - find out more