Holistic Preparation
for Pregnancy and Breast Feeding:
More Than Just Physical Care
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. While medical advice is essential, it’s equally important to prepare your body, mind, and spirit to welcome new life.
At Sahasi Breast Care, we go beyond traditional advice to support you in embracing a more complete, mindful, and nurturing approach to pregnancy.
Preconception Counseling:
Laying the Foundation
Complete Medical History Review:
Your healthcare provider will gather details about your personal and family medical history to identify any potential risk factors.
Genetic Counseling:
This helps in assessing the risk of inherited genetic conditions, allowing you to make informed decisions.
Vaccination & Virus Exposure:
Ensuring you’re up-to-date on vaccines and screened for potential viral infections is crucial to protect you and your baby.
Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV):
Mental and emotional safety is as vital as physical health, and IPV screening ensures you’re in a safe, supportive environment.
The journey of pregnancy starts well before conception. Preconception counseling provides a comprehensive understanding of your health and well-being, ensuring a smooth and safe pregnancy.
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy:
A Balanced Approach
Once your pre-pregnancy health is evaluated, it’s time to focus on optimizing your body for the journey ahead. Here’s how you can prepare:
Healthy Lifestyle Choices:
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs. These substances can affect fertility and fetal development.
Nutrition and Exercise:
Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, and engage in regular physical activity. These will improve your overall health and prepare your body for pregnancy.
Vitamin Supplements:
Folic acid, iron, and calcium are particularly important during this time, as they support fetal development.
Avoid Harmful Substances:
Minimize exposure to environmental toxins, including chemicals and radiation.
At Sahasi Breast Care, we trust in going beyond the above basics and nurturing the emotional and spiritual aspects of pregnancy preparation. The babies born to the mothers, who are following these practices are truly Buddha Babies.
Beneficial Practices during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a sacred journey, and nurturing your mental and emotional well-being is just as important as physical health.
Here are some simple yet powerful practices you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Humming Meditation:
Spend 15 minutes each day sitting in silence and softly humming. The vibrations from humming help in calming the mind, improving concentration, and creating a sense of peace.
After humming, lie down in Shavasana (Corpse Pose) for 15 minutes. This deep relaxation technique helps release any tension and promotes inner peace.
Yogasanas (Yoga Poses) for Pregnancy:
Yoga is a gentle and effective way to stay flexible, reduce stress, and prepare your body for childbirth. Some recommended poses include:
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana):
Strengthens the back, reduces back pain, and opens the chest.
Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana):
Opens the hips and improves circulation in the pelvic region.
Cat Pose (Marjaryasana):
Improves flexibility and eases tension in the spine.
Frequent Shavasana:
Helps in releasing tension and encouraging deep relaxation.
Yoga Nidra:
A guided meditation practice that takes you into a state of deep relaxation and self-awareness, ideal for reducing stress and anxiety.
Gentle Breast Massage:
During pregnancy, breasts undergo many changes, including sensitivity and enlargement. A soft, loving massage with cold-pressed organic sesame oil can promote blood circulation, prevent stretch marks, and ease discomfort.
Gently pull your nipples, after applying sesame oil.
Breast massage during pregnancy will help you for easy and relaxed breast feeding. You will know exactly how to feed your baby, as deep connection with the breasts will intuitively guide you for this.
If you’re unsure about how to properly perform the massage, consider joining Sahasi Self Breast Care Online Course to learn the proper technique. The gentle massage nurtures both physical well-being and emotional connection with your changing body.
Meditation on the Breasts:
This ancient meditation technique allows you to cultivate a loving and peaceful connection with your body,your breasts and baby. Before bed, lie down comfortably and place your palms on your breasts.
Take slow, gentle breaths and mentally send positive, nurturing thoughts to yourself and your baby. Visualize love, health, and beauty filling your body and your growing child.
This meditation fosters a deep sense of relaxation, helping you enter into a peaceful and restorative sleep.
Since meditation on the breasts connect us with the energy form of the breasts, the baby will receive tremendous love, compassion, deep trust and creativity through your breast feeding.
Embrace the Journey of Creating a New Life
Pregnancy is a time of immense joy, transformation, and growth. While medical preparations are essential, nurturing your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being can enhance the experience.
At Sahasi Breast Care, we encourage you to go beyond traditional practices and incorporate healthy, loving routines into your daily life.
As you embark on the journey of creating a new life, remember that you are nurturing not just a baby, but a future being who will bring compassion and beauty into the world.
Embrace this opportunity with love, trust, and care for yourself.
Together, let’s create a more compassionate and beautiful world, one new life at a time.
