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I attended a Birth and Beyond evening run by LifeDesignslast Thursday as an exhibitor. It was not until I really got to talking to the expecting ladies that I really realised how unsure many of them were feeling about the effect that the pregnancy would have on them both physically and mentally. It also dawned on me just how much I can help in both aspects.

Physically, massage reduces chance of stretch marks, makes the muscles more flexible and able to stretch in labour, thus aiding the recovery process and limiting the muscle damage done. personal training helps limit the loss of muscle tone during the pregnancy and keep the overall health and fitness of the individual to again aid recovery afterwards. Nutritional advice works to optimise the diet during pregnancy to ensure the baby is being provided with the best possible chance of a healthy start, and lessen the problem of gaining ‘baby fat’ for the mother.

Mentally, massage relaxes the body and mind, exercise releases happy hormones and good nutrition helps you stay above stress. All three keep you bodies energy levels high and lower the chance of post natal depression.

Pregnancy must be pretty terrifying for the first time mother, so it must be good to know that there is help put there!!

I am attending an event rby life designs geared at all things to do with pregnancy and after birth care for mother and baby. Obviously it is vital for the mother to be to consider her diet for the benefit of both herself and her unborn child, but it is also important that she consider her fitness levels and psychological health to help her deal with the life changing demands of a new born baby. This is where all three aspects of personal training, massage and nutrition play a role and can even help evade problems such as post natal depression. The event is at Langho Sanctuary of Healing on the 15th of Oct and absolutely anyone is welcome. See you there!