Things you can do at home

• Move your body
  • Find something you enjoy,walking, swimming, yoga, whatever it is, something that can get your blood flowing, get you breathing and help you feel strong in the mind and body!
    

• Breath
  • Take time to sit and breath everyday! 
  • Check out the videos below on specific breathing exercises
    
• Eat well
  • be conscience of the food going into your mouth! Ensure the majority of it is 'energy enriching' food. Food that is alive, or once was, not long ago. Food with lots of natural colours and vibrancy. Food that makes you feel good!
    

• Pelvic Floor Exercises
• Squats and/or Chair pose
  
• Warrior Poses
  
• Visualisation and Connection
  
• Relaxation and/or Meditation
  

• Pelvic Floor
• Abdominal Support
  • We need time to rebuild, but owrking with a professional on appropriate exercises to support and rebuild you are important.
    
• Relaxation and Stopping!
  • This is a busy time, your life ahs suddenly dramatically changed. It is important to do some active relaxation and stop every now and then. Take some time out for you. PostNatal Yoga classes are coming soon, so keep an eye out for that!
    

• Eat well
• Know when to rest
  
• Pamper yourself!
  

Check out our Mumma Thrive program, 40 Days to take a few minutes each day to build your strength, mental and emotional endurance and learnt to nurture yourself!

• Research your options
  
• Write up a birth plan (and a back up plan)
  
• Work with someone who encourages and supports what you want!
  

• Know what you want and what you don't want!
  
• Write it down on 1 or 2 pages
  
• Discuss it with your birth partner and make sure you both agree and understand!
  

• Ensure your birth support person and you are on the same page
• Discuss ideas and how you will communicate during labour
  
• Get a Doula or Midwife
  

• Nurture you
• Take time to stop and re-focus
  
• Stay connected with your partner, family and friends
  

• Natural Therapies
  
• Diet and Lifestyle
  
• Get informed - know what you are dealing with
  
• Balance the focus