Birthing By Heart

Pregnancy induced hypertension is often cited as a reason to induce labour,  in medicalised birth. It can be argued that the occurence of a gentle rise in maternal blood pressure, is a naturally occurring and necessary function of the body in order to birth.

However, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and a healthy pregnancy are a sensible idea. So what strategies can one implement to ensure that their body is in optimum health?

• Engage the services of a reputed Chiropractor, to eliminate any nerve interference.
• Practise relaxation, and deep breathing techniques
• Excercise gently, and regularly
• Eat a healthy diet - try the Brewer Diet
• If this is  your second or subsequent child, consider breastfeeding throughout your pregnancy
• Engage the services of an accupuncturist.
• Indulge in pregnancy massage (Massage has been shown to dramatically lower blood pressure during pregnancy, and it feels divine)