How to Cope With Stress and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
No matter what else is happening at the time, put aside 15 minutes free of distraction every day., Put on some relaxing, slow-tempo music., Start by just relaxing and unwinding a minute or two. , Begin to breathe slowly and gently., As you become...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: No matter what else is happening at the time
It can be classical, ambient, jazz or anything you like that's truly gentle and relaxing. ,, Try to match it to the tempo of the music.
That's why the slower the music you choose the better. , Set a goal to exhale for twice as long as you inhale. , This is a form of intensive relaxation that's simply not achievable through passive relaxation.
It relaxes you deep into the diaphragm, opening blood vessels and normalizing blood pressure.
It feels just as good to your baby! -
Step 2: put aside 15 minutes free of distraction every day.
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Step 3: Put on some relaxing
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Step 4: slow-tempo music.
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Step 5: Start by just relaxing and unwinding a minute or two.
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Step 6: Begin to breathe slowly and gently.
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Step 7: As you become comfortable with the slow-paced breathing
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Step 8: begin to extend the length of your exhale.
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Step 9: Do this 15 minutes a day and it will not only distress you but re-energize you as well.
Detailed Guide
It can be classical, ambient, jazz or anything you like that's truly gentle and relaxing. ,, Try to match it to the tempo of the music.
That's why the slower the music you choose the better. , Set a goal to exhale for twice as long as you inhale. , This is a form of intensive relaxation that's simply not achievable through passive relaxation.
It relaxes you deep into the diaphragm, opening blood vessels and normalizing blood pressure.
It feels just as good to your baby!
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