Product Description

Demonstrating how yoga can help with pregnancy, this book guides the prospective mother through the experience, showing how to prepare the body for pregnancy, how to get back to fitness after the birth, and how to keep both mother and baby relaxed and happy throughout the process. The book provides easy-to-follow exercises arranged in step-by-step photographic sequences for all three stages of pregnancy, taking into account the various needs of each trimester. It focuses on preparing both body and mind in unison for the birth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #511223 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-02
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

A great way to prepare your body for giving birth
This book provides a home programme of exercises for all stages of pregnancy, you don't need any previous yoga experience. It will keep you fit and relaxed, and help you build up the muscles you will need during the birth. It also suggests labour and birthing positions.

I found this book invaluable for my first pregnancy, it made me feel more in control to know that I was making good preparations for the big event. I definitely felt that the exercises helped me during the birth [of a large baby], minimised the damage to my body, and helped me recover quickly.

Good for beginners, suitable for more experienced.
Although I had some Yoga experience, I still found this book very helpful. I didn't always bother with the routines, just picking out a few excercises here and there when I felt in need of some relaxation, or only had a few minutes to spare. One of the biggest problems was using the book while practising - it's not very helpful having to stop to check you're doing it right. I found a few of the excercises nigh on impossible to understand, but overall it was well worth the money and it did help me relax and keep supple. The labour preparation routines are particularly helpful for anyone seeking an active birth