Pregnancy Tips - 3rd Trimester Relaxation
Prenatal expert Latham Thomas teaches you relaxation techniques and postures to relieve discomfort and get your body ready for delivery. See SureBaby.com's full series of pregnancy videos at www.surebaby.com Full Transcript: Hi, I'm Latham Thomas, prenatal wellness expert with www.SureBaby.com and the founder of Tender Shoots Wellness. In today's lifestyle segment, we are going to explore belly massage and another relaxation technique to get you through the third trimester. It's best to have the belly massage right after you've emerged from the bath, while your pores are still open and your skin is really supple. You can use a non-mineral-based oil or cream to massage. Massage the belly in a clockwise motion, following the direction of your intestines. You will want to also make sure to apply oil or cream to the outer hips and lower back area, so we can prevent or decrease stretchmarks. It is a wonderful way to connect with your baby. These are the last few weeks that your belly will be this big and soon you will be holding your baby in your arms. Once you've lathered up, you can lie back in "reclined cobbler's pose" to relax. Here's what you need: a bolster stacked against two blocks. If you don't have access to a bolster and blocks, you can also use a stack of blankets. Then, you're going to come to sit at the edge of your blanket or bolster. Then you're going to place your feet to the floor and just lie back against the bolster. So, your shoulders and neck are rested ...
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