To bear a child is undeniably
the ultimate dream of the majority of women. Pregnancy is the state of
carrying a growing embryo or fetus in the uterus. In mammals, pregnancy
is defined as the period between implantation of a fertilized egg (now
called a zygote) in wall of the uterus and delivery or other
termination. Some people believe that conception, the moment when the
sperm and egg first meet in the fallopian tube, is the start of
pregnancy, while the legal and medical definition holds that pregnancy
begins when the zygote implants in the uterine wall.
Human pregnancy lasts about 38
weeks from conception to birth, or 40 weeks from the time of the last
menstrual period to birth (a little more than nine months). It is an
almost divine fulfillment that she hopes to attain through this act of
procreation. Fear and apprehensions often cloud the mind, the moment
pregnancy is confirmed. Will I be able to take this responsibility? Will
it be a male or a female? Will it be a healthy child? and so on. Child
birth is surely the greatest act performed by women. It can be a great
emotional experience. The physical and psychological aspects can’t be
separated. For most of women labour is a time of apprehension of fear
and agony. But with a proper antenatal preparation the majority of women
can have and labour that is easy and painless or almost painless and
she can actually enjoy the labour and experience a sense of fulfillment.
Yoga tackles an individual's
well-being on the whole – body, mind and heart. This is very much unlike
other forms of physical fitness. Yoga for pregnant women can help would
be mother get through their pregnancy with the least amount of
discomfort. Pregnancy Yoga even helps in childbirth and in the
post-delivery stages. Pregnancy Yoga’s stretching exercises help relieve
aches and pains. The practices also help improve overall posture and
this can help alleviate back problems so common in pregnant women.
Smooth pregnancy and a natural childbirth are just some of the benefits
of yoga. But more importantly, yoga does wonders on the physical and
mental development of the fetus.
Ensuring a healthy baby is
every woman’s dream and yoga helps you do just that. During last few
decades, the research in yoga has proved beyond doubts that yoga helps
to prevent and cure many chronic ailments. Yogic practices integrate the
body, mind and spirit. They bring harmony; develop a restful and
positive attitude towards life. This comprehensive programmed of yogic
practices designed for pregnant women will help; those to have correct
posture flexibility of spine improve their breathing capacity, to manage
stress. It helps to build immunity, inner strength, improve control
over body and emotions. In short it is the best preventive and curative
therapy for many ailments that can occur during pregnancy. It will also
ensure the baby's healthy growth.
