Founded in 1993, The Life Centre is a friendly haven, where yoga, Pilates and natural therapies inspire well-being. We believe firmly in the values of community; we are an integral part of the communities in Islington, Notting Hill and Manchester, play our part in the wider London and UK yoga communities, and, perhaps most importantly, help to create a community among our students and clients.
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Getting baby home is one of the most lovely experiences you can ever imagine. It starts with selecting your special outfit, make sure it is comfortable and baby feed friendly. Next, figure out baby outfit. Needless to say, consider the weather first. You don’t want to under or over dress your cutie pie. Now we focus on the baby room or nursery or magic kingdom or whatever you call it. Here are some simple tips to help you plan and decorate the special room in a special way: 1- Select a theme for the room: Believe me this is where you start and once this battle is won, the impending war is a piece of cake. Discuss a theme with your partner or throw a dice. Once you decide, get cracking. Don’t worry too much wondering if your baby will like it or not and don’t go overboard too, this is a temporary theme and the baby won’t complain for a few years. Once they grow up, they will tell you what they want in their room. For now, go with you gut and focus on adding pastels which your baby may find comforting. 2- Use washable wall paper or […]
Am I in Labor? Any pain you feel during pregnancy keep you thinking if you are in actual labor or it’s just any other normal pain. Pregnancy is a period when you face a lot of different pains and discomforts. Not every pain is the labor pain. Here are some signs and symptoms that you experience during labor and delivery and that will help you understand the difference: What are the Signs of Labor? Signs of labor vary in each woman. Some women may not experience any signs of labor. Some of the common signs include: Contractions – Stronger and frequent contractions can be a sign of labor. Labor contractions can pain your back and abdomen. Some women may experience false labor contractions or Braxton Hicks contractions in earlier stages. Lightening – Lightening occurs if your baby descends into your pelvis. You may feel to urinate more often. Lightening occur a few weeks before birth. Water Breaks – When your membranes break, the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby may come out in a trickle or a gush. This is known as water break. Water break can be accompanied by labor pain or the pain might come a little later. Mucus […]
Smoking is injurious to health. It does the major damage when a pregnant women continue to smoke. Smoking can lead to a lot of problems in your baby. The worst thing is that it can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. It is always advisable to quit smoking while pregnant. What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy? Smoking during pregnancy will affect the baby adversely. It will cause many problems like premature birth and birth defects. It may lead to miscarriage. It will affect the development of the fetus. It may increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the infant death. It will affect the weight of the baby. How can I quit smoking while pregnant? Quitting smoking during pregnancy is a good decision for baby and mom. But it is very difficult for an addicted woman to stop smoking. Some of the methods to quit smoking include, Tell your doctor or midwife that you smoke. A counseling – A doctor should convince the woman who is planning a baby or the pregnant woman on the harmful effects of smoking. He should also clearly state the benefits of quitting smoking. Try to stop quitting gradually. Reduce your number […]