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Pregnancy demands extra care and special efforts to stay healthy. Every pregnant woman should regularly perform some breathing exercises.
>> Pranayama
Yoga has special place for pranayama, especially for improved breathing. It is an exercise that allows you to develop natural, controlled deep breathing pattern. We usually take shallow quick breaths which may not allow our body ample time to utilize all the oxygen and exhale the carbon dioxide. With pranayama, you focus on developing awareness of your breathing.
Pranayama can help you breathe well, with an equal balance of oxygen inhaled and carbon dioxide exhaled and this can be very helpful for you and your child. Take deep breaths and exhale with the same pace. Doing so will help you maintain a perfect balance between oxygen inhaled and carbon dioxide exhaled.
>> Alternate deep and shallow breathing
Get into a comfortable sitting position and relax your body. Then take one deep breath and exhale slowly, taking the same amount of time in each. Now open your mouth wide and inhale air from your mouth while simultaneously counting up to five. Repeat the same cycle at least 20 times. You can perform this simple breathing exercise several times a day.
>> Breathing from your stomach
Sit in a comfortable place with your legs folded and breathe deep from your lower abdomen, filling your belly with air. Breathe out the carbon dioxide with the same pace. You can also do the exercise while lying on bed. It will improve the oxygen intake and stimulate blood circulation.
>> Breathing from the chest
Stand upright and keep your feet parallel to each other. Keep your mouth closed and take a deep breath counting till 10. Place your hands on your chest. However, take care that you don’t press too hard on your chest. As you inhale, feel your hand move outwards as your lungs expand. Hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly. Take as much time to exhale as you did while inhaling fresh air.
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