Pregnancy Guide: Asanas, Nutrition, Skincare, Mood Swings & Baby Care | Motherhood | Dr. Hansaji

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namaskar let's celebrate the beautiful journey of pregnancy I will provide some helpful suggestions for expected mothers for most of you pregnancy would be a wonderful time filled with anticipation and joy after all you are creating a miracle some women may have a few discomfort during the whole Journeys but can be easily managed by natural methods let's understand discomfort during pregnancy from the early stages to the final trimester some pregnant women may have no share dizziness constipation pain of varicose veins stretch marks sleeplessness pigmentation patches breathlessness swelling at the limbs levels mood swings and back aches if you are a new mother to be these physical discomfort may be something you may have never explained experience than before however the good news is that this can be easily managed with a few changes in your lifestyle so let's understand some yogic management of pregnancy we will discuss four pillars of good yogic lifestyle that is aahar or Diet we are rest and relaxation achar routine and vichar or thought processes so first let's talk about food aahar diets each meal at consistent time ensuring that the mind is calm and composed maintaining a balanced and nourishing diet is very very important during pregnancy eat smaller meals every four hours to avoid overeating and reducing the chances of heartburn include food which is rich in fibers vitamins minerals and whole grains Fresh Foods especially citrus fruits green vegetables especially moong dals dry fruits like apricot raisins and figs and unpolished hand-pounded rice are very beneficial to avoid constipation eat figs boiled in milk oh it can't processed and bottled food stimulants like tea coffee alcohol smoking and aerated drinks should be avoided fried food can increase digestive discomfort so it is best to opt for lighter cooking methods milk and milk products are the most important must have a glass of milk in the morning with some raisins inside and a glass of milk or a cup of milk at night with turmeric inside try and see that both the times you are putting some raisins or dates to make milk sweet curd is a must yogurt at lunch time is a must I have a glass full of Buttermilk and half cup of yogurt maybe with salt or maybe with sugar or honey a spoon of ghee is a must in your body so applying little ghee on chapati and eating would be wonderful next Bihar or rested Recreation choosing a healthy lifestyle is necessary for smooth pregnancy do gentle exercises like walking for half an hour every day walking could be done in natural surroundings after meal take a leisurely stroll about 50 18 minutes to help your digest practice vajrasana or sit in any meditative pose after means to release any digestive discomfort you should lie down on the left side in the Russian position seven to eight hours of sleep and life is a bust rests during day also lie down in savasana do pranam number four during day twice a day at least you should pick up some Hobbies you should spend time with loved ones read books listen to some soothing music avoid over exertion and stressful situation and an exposures to quarrels or angry people cultivate an environment of positivity and listen to chants or words of wisdom now let's focus on achar or routines it is very beneficial to continue with your day-to-day housework activities to treat back ache use hot water bag on your back regularly do Essence in a relaxed and comfortable place be adaptable and understand that certain answers would be not so good for you it would be difficult for you to avoid those assets try to have a regular routine and practice your gases strengthen your inner thigh and your pelvic floor with super bhadrasana and husthasana even with muchasa try asanas which could stretch your spine in all the directions like parvatasan talasan and konasana Earth don't forget the power of pranayama equal breathing diaphragmenting breathing chanting to help your mind to remain balanced and remain calm which you need the most so let's have the fourth step and that is vichar or thought process cleverly staying away from Stress and Anxiety would be necessary you can move your body and mind from agitated state to a Copper State from rajas to satwara using yogic relaxation technique like this by having faith in higher reality you will experience less stress as the need to control the things the way one want reduces right 10 positive points every day to develop the feeling of gratitude this will bring positivity and miracles if you can switch off from what you are doing for few minutes every day or just thank the higher power for giving you such wonderful experience this can bring a whole lot of difference in stress level and attitude towards life these concepts of Aha vihar achar and vichar must have given you a good understanding about yogic lifestyle during pregnancy by following these practices you will find relief from discomforts by nurturing a positive mindset in this way you will be very well on your way to a joyful and fulfilling pregnancy Journey remember you are creating a beautiful miracle namaskar