- Liz Foreman
Common Problems suffered by women during pregnancy and how Yoga can help

Common Problems suffered by women during pregnancy:
Shortness of breath
Lower back pain
Stress and anxiety
Headaches
Fatigue
Constipation
Stiffness in muscles/joints
Insomnia
Sinus Congestion
Sciatica
In addition to aiding the relaxation of both yourself and your baby, yoga offers the following additional benefits for pregnant women:
Connects you with your breath, and the ways of using it to your benefit labour
Increased circulation helps reduce swelling and discomfort
Helps combat fatigue and increases energy levels
Learn techniques to aid relaxation and reduce stress
Encourages deeper and easier breathing for life as well as labour
Increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients being circulated to both mum and baby
Practice positions that will help alleviate stress on weight bearing joints, hips, lumbar spine and mid back
Learn positions and techniques to help relieve pain during childbirth
Strengthens core stability which can help protect your back and aid recovery postnatally
Learn how you can help encourage your baby into the optimum position for birth
Keeps you moving, stretching and feeling strong