The Greatest Pregnancy Ever

Prenatal Yoga Also Reduces Stress in Pregnancy

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:11:39 +0000

Prenatal yoga has so many benefits for the expectant, including increased oxygen flow, reduction in pregnancy discomforts (like back pain), better balance, improved hormonal output, and yes, research shows reduction in stress and anxiety for pregnant mommas! So why not try it? The Greatest Pregnancy Ever discussed prenatal yoga in great detail!

http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/big-surprise-yoga-guided-imagery-great-stuff-for-healthy-pregnancy.html

Guided imagery reduces anxiety in pregnancy

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:07:30 +0000

It makes sense, taking the time to slow down, sit quietly an mindfully practice visualization can help you reduce stress and anxiety in pregnancy. Guided imagery is using either a script of audio files with a guided script to help one get into a state of deep relaxation. This study shows that there is a clear link to the reduction in anxiety with the use of guided imagery. Other benefits include the ability to get to deep, relaxed states during labor. Our book, The Greatest Pregnancy Ever includes several guided imagery scripts that you can have a partner read to you!

http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/guided-imagery-reduces-anxiety-during-pregnancy-labor.html

Greatest Pregnancy Ever Made BestSeller List

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:40:55 +0000

We are so excited to announce that The Greatest Pregnancy Ever made it to the bestseller list on it second day in Kindle! Thank you all so much for your support!

Babies can feel what their mother feels

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:05:13 +0000

A new study shows that babies get chemical messages from their message in utero. Published in Psychological Science, this new study provides evidence of what those in the pregnancy and birthing professionals have long known, babies are connected to their mothers beyond the physical.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111110142352.htm

Babies are amazing

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:48:07 +0000

What do babies really know? How conscious are they really. Take a listen to one of my all time favorite podcasts, Radiolab on their segment called, After Birth.

http://www.radiolab.org/blogs/radiolab-blog/2009/aug/24/after-birth/

American Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes the Effect of Toxic Stress on Children

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:18 +0000

It’s about time! The American Academy of Pediatrics created a policy statement on Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science Into Lifelong Health on January 2012. The organization is calling this an ecobiodevelopmental meaning that the environment can contribute to the development of the child. This statement recognizes that pediatricians need to take an active role in helping parents identify toxic stress and provide resources for them to help reduce the effects and minimize the risks. The only thing we wish would have been added is the fact that toxic stress can impact the child beginning in PREGNANCY! It’s a start!

Policy Statement: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/pediatrics;129/1/e224?rss=1

Article of Toxic stress by AAP: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/pediatrics;129/1/e232?rss=1

Repeated Stress in Pregnancy and Children’s Behaviors

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:14:32 +0000

An interesting study was published in the journal Development and Psychopathology that showed they types of stress during pregnancy was less impactful on the baby than the number of stressful events in pregnancy. The more often the mother was stressed, the more likely the

Types of stress included challenges in financial stability, relationship struggles, job losses and difficult pregnancies. Two or fewer stress events was not related to increased childhood behavior challenges, but with more than three stress there was an incremental increase in behavior issues.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110420111900.htm

Diet for a Healthier Baby

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:45:39 +0000

Scientists have been looking at ways to improve the development of the fetal brain by encouraging mothers to have better diets. Good nutrition during pregnancy develops a stronger neural network for the baby. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071126152503.htm

Psychic Mommas

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:42:02 +0000

A study in Arizona showed that women could predict the gender of their babies based on their intuition alone. Mothers were able to predict with a 95% accuracy. Intuition is POWERFUL! http://web.arizona.edu/~vas/intuit.htm

The Science of a Mother’s Touch

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:35:22 +0000

New research shows that the simple gentle touch of a mother actually changes the genetic expression of her baby. Loving touch helps babies manage stress better. Visit this article for more. http://www.physorg.com/news192209628.html