Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks in Pregnancy
February 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape that occur during puberty, sudden accumulation of muscle mass, etc.
Stretch marks can occur just about anywhere on the body that skin-stretching takes place, but the stomach, thighs and belly are especially prone during pregnancy. Heredity has much to do with how prone you are to getting these annoying marks, but there are some things that can help prevent or lessen their appearance:
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Postpartum Massage: Soothe Away New Mommy Pains
January 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment
photo credit: kruain J&B
Postpartum massage is an awesome gift a new mom can give herself! Not only would it feel fantastic to those aching postpartum muscles, but it has many benefits too. The following article discusses more benefits of postpartum massage.
Post-Natal Massage Therapy
by Caroline Colby
Some pregnant mums have it easy. Yet others have to go through many hours of labour.
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Try Prenatal Pilates For a Fit, Strong and Graceful Pregnancy
January 7, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on building the body’s core. It is like yoga and strength training rolled into one. I first discovered Pilates shortly after giving birth to my second child. Boy, I was so weak that my body felt like jello; I could barely do half of the moves. But after several months, I got trimmer and stronger. The best part was, my backaches disappeared. I also walked (and looked) taller.
When I got pregnant for the third time, I continued my Pilates regimen. It made me feel relaxed and graceful and strong, despite my growing belly and shifting center of gravity. There are many prenatal Pilates programs available. Read the following article for a good introduction about Pilates.
