Practicing yoga for expectant mothers becomes a new model of prenatal education

In order not to let the baby lose at the starting line, prenatal education has been enthusiastically sought after by many pregnant mothers. From the day when the baby is sensed, prenatal education has begun to be given to the baby, stroking the baby, talking to the baby, listening to music to the baby, and practicing yoga with the baby and experiencing the happy time of communicating with the baby in yoga.

Many pregnant mothers are cautious throughout pregnancy and dare not "act rashly". Even some yoga enthusiasts stop practicing during pregnancy. In fact,"pregnant yoga" for pregnant moms with big bellies has become quite popular overseas. Practicing yoga for pregnant women can not only relieve tension for nearly ten months, improve their endurance, muscle strength, flexibility and balance of the spine, and prevent common problems in pregnant women such as bone loss and muscle fatigue. It can also target some fetal problems. The problem of excessive size helps pregnant women give birth smoothly, improves post-natal body recovery, and reduces the incidence of postpartum depression. It can also play a unique role in prenatal education.

Common prenatal education refers to a scientific method of promoting embryonic development and improving fetal quality by regulating the internal and external environment of the mother during pregnancy. Ancient Chinese medicine believed that pregnant women should restrain their words and deeds to influence the fetus in their abdomen and give them a good start in life. Modern theory of prenatal education has developed into a mature theoretical system. Doing yoga during pregnancy has a good impact on the fetus. Let expectant mothers consciously control the brain system, which in turn can more effectively help pregnant mothers calm their hearts, reduce stress, and bring peace to their bodies and souls. When practicing yoga, it can give the fetus appropriate and gentle stimulation and massage to improve the fetus's responsiveness to the outside world. The fetus not only relies on the physiological health of the mother, but is also more sensitive to the mother's mental state and mental balance. Therefore, expectant mothers should convey positive attitudes towards life such as optimism, vivacity, and gratitude as messages to the fetus, which is also a good prenatal education effect. The negative emotions such as upset, irritability, and sadness caused by the increase in progesterone secreted by expectant mothers during pregnancy will also be alleviated and released during yoga during pregnancy.

The best time for expectant mothers to do yoga prenatal education is from after 13 weeks to before 28 weeks of pregnancy. Yoga during pregnancy is mainly based on meditation, combined with gentle body stretching to relax the body and mind.

For beginner yoga enthusiasts, it may be difficult to enter meditation, so here are some little tips for your reference:

The meditation of yoga allows practitioners to stay in one point and fix it in order to observe themselves. The meditation of prenatal education is different. It means that when you enter a meditation state, the other self is quietly looking at the pregnant you and the baby in your belly.

Through yoga meditation to clear out distracting thoughts, your baby and you can gradually understand your true self and discover the wisdom and tranquility of freedom. Let the baby and you be at peace in mind and body. This is the prenatal education and harmony we want most during pregnancy.

Usually, I choose a piece of soft and soothing music, which is best accompanied by the sound of waves tapping against the bank. Sit cross-legged on the carpet or mat and imagine my baby and I sitting by the sea, the sea breeze gently caressing your face, and the waves singing low in your ears. Take a deep breath---huff---vaguely smell the faint salt smell brought by the sea breeze. With my breath and breath, the baby shared this wonderful moment with me.

Every time my mother takes a breath, it is the best communication and resonance with the baby. Imagine that my baby and I are sitting on the ground, feeling the blue sky, white clouds, sea breeze, sunshine... The baby is sitting in the uterus, and the membranes are covering the baby. The natural aura of the whole body is receiving the fresh oxygen brought to the baby by the mother's breath. The other I stood right in front of me, quietly looking at the mother and son. Slowly, slowly, we were immersed in endless happiness and joy.

In addition to choosing a piece of music that we like very much to help us get into meditation, we need to choose a secluded atmosphere when doing meditation yoga.

It is best to do yoga meditation at the same time and place every day. Dawn and dusk are the best times to do yoga meditation.

Sitting position must be stable and comfortable; head, neck, and back should be straight and try to keep them on the same line.

Remember that no matter when you do yoga, breathing is the most important thing. Breathing slowly and deeply can help us get into shape.

expectant mothers are welcome to do yoga during pregnancy with us, so that the prenatal education time can become a wonderful time for both mothers and babies to enjoy together.

(Internship Editor: Wu Jinyu)