Deep Breathing Exercises in pregnancy and its benefits!

Whenever there is good news in the family, it fills everybody’s heart with happiness. When a woman is pregnant, her whole life revolves around her pregnancy and her fetus. Everything she does or plans to do relates to her coming newborn, and during this period, she is ready to do and learn whatever is best.

The 9 months of her pregnancy are quite demanding. She might face different emotions and feelings. Her diet during pregnancy also changes to a greater extent.

There are certain things that can help during pregnancy like brisk walking, good and healthy eating, supplements, sound sleep, etc., but there is one more thing that is definitely very helpful throughout the entire pregnancy until delivery. and that is ‘Deep Breathing Exercises.’

Deep breathing exercises have numerous benefits:

1. Reduces Anxiety:

• Helps in reducing the anxiety of the pregnant mother before delivery.

2. Increases Confidence:

• Boosts self-confidence and self-efficacy.

3. Enhances Control During Labor:

• Increases the feeling of being in control during labor.

4. Reduces Pain Intensity:

• Helps in reducing pain intensity during the first stage of labor.

5. Mobilizes Pelvic Muscles:

• Assists in mobilizing the pelvic muscles.

6. Activates and Oxygenates Abdominal Muscles:

• Ensures that the abdominal muscles are actively contracted and oxygenated.

7. Shortens Labor Duration:

• Helps in shortening the duration of the second stage of labor.

Go ahead with the deep breathing exercises and have an amazing pregnancy and a wonderful delivery.

Source:- 

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9675115/ 

2. https://journal.unnes.ac.id/sju/jubk/article/view/22489