Stress during Pregnancy
One of the most miraculous experiences of all -
bringing Life into this world
Conceiving, becoming pregnant,
and bringing life into this world is not only
a miracle, it is one of the most magnificent and
natural processes of all.
However, as miraculous as pregnancy may be on paper, pregnancy can also increase the stress in a women's life by 85%. If you're feeling a
little nervous about the process of giving birth,
you're not alone.
About 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned, even among married couples. Even an uncomplicated pregnancy can result in some stress during pregnancy. Stress is unfortunately a common and ordinary side effect of living.
However, studies show that stress during pregnancy can be particularly harmful to the mom to be as well as the baby.
Research indicates that stress during pregnancy can have an affect on the pregnancy as well as the baby's health.
Stress and Pregnancy:
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Decrease blood supply to uterus
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Low Birth weight
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Increased risk of miscarriage
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Premature delivery
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Developmental delays in baby
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Learning Disabilities - ADD - Autism
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More pain during labor
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Greater risk of complications
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"When the mother is tense and nervous,
the baby feels the same." |
Relaxation and Pregnancy
Relaxation is key ingredient for a peaceful pregnancy and delivery.
The use of imagery during pregnancy
and the labor and delivery process has been
around for centuries.
It is a well-known fact that relaxed, confident
women tolerate the effects of labor with more
comfort, ease, pain and complications.
Imagery for Pregnancy
Imagery has shown to significantly
reduce the effects of stress on the body, thus
encouraging circulation and oxygen to the fetus.
When imagery is used during the prenatal period
all the way up through the labor and delivery,
gives the mom-to-be the opportunity to prepare
herself emotionally and physically.
She will learn techniques that
will teach her how to work through them, let
them go, feeling refreshed, confident and emotionally and physically prepared for the delivery process.
Imagery allows anyone the ability to stay focused
on the end result. In this case, being relaxed,
mentally prepared and confident that she is
doing everything that she can for herself, as
well as her baby.
The use of our Guided Imagery CD, Prenatal - Pregnancy
encourages a sense of safety, relaxation, protection,
and support for the mom-to-be as well as the
baby.
Imagery allows the mother the opportunity to
come to grips with any thoughts, fears, or emotions
that she may be feeling. It helps mothers work
through them with confidence while feeling supported,
relaxed, and at peace.
Imagery for Pain
Clinical research has shown that the use of
Visualizations - Imagery is as effective as a 10 mg. injection of
morphine. It releases natural feel good hormones,
(endorphins) to provide a natural, form of pain
relief. The use of Imagery has been shown to
decrease pain by up to 65%.
Our recommended Imagery CD
bonus package:
1. Imagery for Prenatal - Labor and Delivery
2. Imagery for Procedures
3. Affirmations for Change, Confidence and Success
4. Imagery for Reflection, Wisdom and Change
Infertility causes tremendous stress, pressure and a feeling of out of control. It can trigger debilitating sadness and depression, and can tear a marriage to pieces. Mean and women alike state that they feel a loss in their masculinity and feminist. Sex seems more like a process than "making love".
The effects of infertility can throw a person totally out of control, overwhelmed and in a state of panic. They had no realization that attempting to get pregnant could be so difficult on them as well as the relationships with others. Marriages often become strained.
Research has shown that women going through infertility treatments rated themselves as having higher levels of depression than women going through cancer treatment.
Infertility often robs a person of control and the ability to make choices, leaving them vulnerable to sadness, isolation, anger and feelings of hopelessness.
Women need support, encouragement and help with fertility treatments. RESOLVE, the National Association to help with fertility encourages women to practice relaxation techniques such imagery, to take back control in their lives that imagery so often depletes.
In addition, relaxation has been shown to boost the odds of becoming pregnant.
Imagery gives you tools to stay focused on the end result - that being conceiving a child and bringing life into this world.
In addition, the more a person practices imagery and is able to become attuned to their inner thoughts and beliefs, the sooner a person will achieve results. With many people, results can be seen almost instantaneously. Guided Imagery is safe, inexpensive and clinically proven to have remarkable effects on a women's physical and mental well being, as well as the health of her baby.
Positive Thinking - Affirmations
for Successful Pregnancy
Every thought you think, every word that you
say is an affirmation. We are continually affirm
subconsciously with our thoughts and words.
It is your communication with your mind. Affirmations
are powerful words which can be used to create
a positive behavior or modify how you think.
The Power of The Mind - What
you think - You Will Become
The power of becoming aware of your thoughts
and being able to control them is based on The
Law of Attraction - what you think you create.
Affirmations are very helpful in the areas of
health, relationships, success, performance,
change and self help.
Affirmations can change a person's perceptions
of themselves. They can, ultimately, modify
the way the subconscious works. It has clinically
be shown, that a person says an affirmation
(statement) to them self at least 500 times
a day.
Therefore, it is imperative to be "conscious
of your thoughts" at all times. Because,
your thoughts will and do become your reality.
It is possible to change your thoughts, thus
changing your reality.
The use of affirmations and positive thinking
is such a great way for kids to tune out all
the distractions and drama that they face everyday.
They are able to change the direction of their
attitude and behaviors just by the power of
the mind. Who has a better imagination than
anyone except kids and teens?
Positive Affirmations
The only way to attract what you desire in
life is to allow yourself to understand what
it would feel like to have what you want. Allow
yourself to believe that you will have it, that
you deserve it. Remember, whatever you focus
on will manifest into your conscious. The secret
of attracting abundance and prosperity in your
life is simple. Do not focus on what you don't
have. Focus on what you want.
Refuse all negative thoughts. When a negative
thought comes into your life. Tell yourself
with strength. Stop! Immediately, turn that
thought into positive ones. (Goodness, beauty,
love, gratitude, happiness).
Affirmations should always be said with confidence,
determination and as if they have already happened.
I recommend writing your "intentions",
(i.e. affirmations) down on note cards. Place
them in convenient locations where you can see
them throughout the day.
Saying them out loud in front of a mirror will
"super charge" the affirmation.
It is only with the Heart that
one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Affirmations for Pregnancy
I am gentle on myself
I treat myself with love and kindness
I am blessed
and protected by the hands of God
My baby is safe and calm within me
My body is a magnet, only good is attracted
to me
I make healthy choices
My baby trusts me
I open my heart and allow love to embrace me
My baby is a miracle
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