Pregnancy
Effects of Folic Acid in Pregnancy
This is the only vitamin that you require double the amount of during pregnancy than at other times and it can take more than six months after childbirth for your folic acid needs to return to normal levels. Folic acid is needed for copying genetic material and the healthy division of cells, for healthy nerves and for the metabolism of sugars and proteins. If folate is lacking, dividing cells b... More »
Benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy
The Yoga for Health Foundation also encourages the use of yoga during pregnancy and describes its benefits below: Yoga, which includes breathing practices, postures, relaxation and meditation, brings about a feeling of contentment and well-being in the practitioner. Pregnancy is a time of great change—physically, mentally and emotionally. Yoga can bring benefits on all these levels, benefiti... More »
The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Childbirth and Pregnancy
Nausea of pregnancy The nausea of pregnancy (early morning sickness) is, without doubt, helped greatly by acupuncture. It has been used for 4000 years for this purpose, and numerous scientific trials have proven that acupuncture really is effective in relieving this distressing, but all too common, 'side-effect' of pregnancy. The classic site for inserting the needles is Pericardium 6 (Neigu... More »
