Tuesday 1000
Tuesday 1045
Gemma Bowsher
Prenatal class at 1000, postnatal at 1045. £4 per class.
Aquanatal classes near Portsmouth
Oasis Wellness Centre, Portsmouth, UK Oasis Wellness Centre Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth PO6 3LY UK
What is Epidural? An Epidural is an anesthesia used for pain relief during labor. It is an injection in which the medicines are delivered through a catheter (a narrow plastic tube) into the epidural space just outside the spinal cord and spinal fluid. What does Epidural procedure involve? An epidural is done by a special doctor anesthesiologist. You may be asked to arch or curve your lower back while sitting or lying. After cleaning the lower back, the doctor will inject with medicines. Using a guided needle, the catheter is inserted into the epidural space outside the spine. The needle is then removed and catheter is placed throughout the labor. It is used inject any medicines for pain relief as needed. What are the Benefits of Epidural? An epidural is an effective pain relief. It has less side effects. It can be used in both vaginal delivery and c-section. It can be used throughout the labor. Most women feels no pain after Epidural. It is a local anesthesia and will not make you sleepy. Will it Affect my Baby? An epidural is a safe procedure which does not affect your baby. What are the Side Effects of Epidural? For a […]
Women should maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. Obesity or overweight during pregnancy increases the risk of complication during pregnancy and birth. Excess weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. How to check if you have a healthy weight? You can consult your doctor and know if you have overweight. You can analyze yourself using a BMI calculator. Your body weight will change in each phase of pregnancy. You must check with your midwife or doctor to analyze if you have a healthy weight. How to maintain your weight during pregnancy? Here are some of the steps to maintain your weight during pregnancy. Have a healthy diet – Health diet and healthy weight is a must during pregnancy. Plan your diet consulting with a dietitian. Have regular exercise – You should consult your doctor before doing any exercises. Exercises like walking, swimming, gardening, pregnancy yoga etc. are good during pregnancy. Having moderate exercises regularly can burn out excess weight. Exercise 30 minutes daily. Eat a balanced diet – Have foods rich in protein and nutrients and vitamins. A well balanced diet is good for growth of the baby and health of mom. Eat […]
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Many couples have this question in mind. They just don’t want to risk the baby in any way. In most of the cases, it is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy. However, if you have any complication during your pregnancy and your doctor has advised to have complete bed rest or other sort of precautions, they will inform you or you should feel free to ask this question to them. In such cases, you might be advised to avoid having a relationship during your pregnancy to avoid any further complications. Will sex during pregnancy harm the baby? In normal pregnancies it does not harm your baby in any way. Your baby is in your placenta which is much inside your body and protects your baby in many ways. Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby. The protective covering of the baby – the amniotic fluid and strong muscles – will keep the baby safe. Will Sex Trigger Labor? Again if you are having a normal pregnancy, you need not worry about anything. However, in case of complications, your doctor will advise you to avoid it. You might want to consult […]