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Stress Management Tip #1

Mar 22, 2020

Stress Management Tip #1

The whole world is facing uncertain times. Right now in America we are just now starting to feel what other countries have been living with for weeks and months. The reality of isolation is probably starting to set in as you read fear based articles about lock downs the possibilities of hospitals not allowing visitors while you give birth. Pregnancy can sometimes already be very isolating, as lifestyle changes sometimes require you to step away from your social circles. Non-pregnant friends are no longer the people you turn to for emotional support. The current COVID-19 outbreak now has you feeling extra vulnerable and wondering if it is even safe to go outside..

 The effects of stress continue to be studied in many ways. Animal and human studies suggest the effects of stress have implications for mother and baby. Hypertension, inflammation, birth weights, preterm labor and the list is growing as more and more research is conducted. leading the charge to reduce poor outcomes is stress reduction in the mother. 

So for the next week I will be chatting about tips to reduce your stress during these unusual times of isolation.

Stress Management Tip #1

Exercise:  Yes you have been told to exercise already during your pregnancy, you know its safe and you know its good for you. Why is it important to focus on this right now during a time of increased stress?


 Exercise reduces levels of the body's stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also helps reduce the rate of anxiety and depression.


So what can a person do in all this social isolation to help themselves get active?


Take a online class-Right now so many of our local yoga instructors are offering online versions of their in person classes. You can try one of these:


Spinning Babies Yoga Daily Essentials has been a one of my favorites since my last pregnancy. 


Take a online class with Merrisa a local prenatal yoga instructor- Luna and Sol Yoga


Walk outside, in your neighborhood, at a local track, or try a trail by searching All trails for easy hikes in the area. 


Call you local Gym and see if any of the instructors are hosting online courses. 


Get a group together through the Nutritive Pregnancy group and schedule online classes together. 


Watch this week as I have a FB live with Merrisa and we discuss stress reduction through Yoga. 

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