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Aquanatal class near Chichester
Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester
What does Aqua Natal Classes mean? Pregnancy is a time to enjoy every moment. It is always advisable to have an active lifestyle during pregnancy. What a woman selects entirely depends upon their own choice, interests as well as doctor’s advice to them. Out of many exercises which you can opt for during pregnancy, one fun filled and relaxing way of exercise is attending an aqua natal class. What is an Aqua Natal Class? Aqua Natal Classes are carried out at various swimming pools by professional trainers. These classes are designed for pregnant women and are a good way to exercise while relaxing. The classes are carried out in water so it also helps the pregnant woman to carry out the exercise while leaving the weight aside as you become weightless when in water. They are usually carried out during your second and third trimester. What happens at Aqua Natal classes? You will be accompanied by many other mom-to-bes and will be in water. The trainer will tell you certain mild water exercises which will help you relax. If you are a non-swimmer, just tell this to your trainer and they will ensure that either you are not in deep […]
Folic acid also known as Vitamin B9 is one of the most important vitamin you need to take before conception and during pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor would have already recommended you to take a prenatal vitamin which includes the daily recommended requisite of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. You can also top it up every morning with a bowl of dry fruit and fortified cereal (corn flakes / oats). Why do I need Folic Acid, what are the benefits? Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy foetus. Folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) significantly. Your baby’s neural tube may not close correctly due to the lack of Folic acid and she could develop the following health problems Spina bifida: incomplete spinal cord development Anencephaly: incomplete brain development Cleft lip and palate Premature birth Low birth weight Miscarriage Poor growth in the womb Preeclampsia Heart disease Stroke Some types of cancers Alzheimer’s disease What is Folic Acid and when should I start taking Folic Acid? Folic acid is a form of a Vitamin B called […]
What is Normal Delivery ? A normal delivery or vaginal delivery is the delivery of the baby through vagina. There are some other assisted deliveries. This includes vacuum delivery, forceps delivery or caesarean delivery (C-section). A normal delivery or Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) is the vaginal delivery without the use of forceps or vacuum. If normal vaginal delivery is not possible, physicians may use the help of tools . Vacuum delivery and Forceps delivery are vaginal delivery using tools. In vacuum delivery, physician use a plastic cups for suction on the baby’s head. In forceps delivery forceps are used around the baby’s head and helps to guide the baby through the birth canal. If these are not possible, a surgical procedure, cesarean delivery is recommended. Does it pain during normal delivery? Normal delivery is painful, however, it is bearable. All women will not necessarily experience the same amount of pain. Many different factors like size and position of the baby, health condition of the mom etc. can contribute to the pain. If you are unable to bear the pain, you can even ask your doctor to give you epidural injection which makes your lower body numb and helps lower […]