If you are interested in listening to podcasts and on-line radio shows that cover various pregnancy topics, here are two that have been recommended by one of our prenatal yoga attendees!
Pea in the Podcast
http://peainthepodcast.com/
Pregtastic
http://www.pregtastic.com/
During pregnancy, women tend to be more aware of how they nourish themselves. What you eat in pregnancy goes right to the baby – this is a real responsibility!
One of the big concerns for many women is how to get enough protein in their diet. Here are a few tips for vegetarian sources of protein:
For further information about a vegetarian diet in pregnancy, try ‘Your Vegetarian Pregnancy: A month-by-month guide to health and nutrition’ by Dr Holly Roberts (Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist).
Check out www.reason2.be for a wonderful organic fruit and vegetable delivery service. They even do a ‘Baby Bio’ option for when your baby is eating solid foods.
Recommended reading:
Beautiful, Bountiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (by Gurmukh)
I can’t recommend this book enough – it is by my teacher, Gurmukh, and each time I re-read it, I find more inspiration.
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (by Ina May Gaskin)
Written by the well-known American midwife, the case studies of various births make this a compelling read. Also useful for details about what happens to your body during labour and birth.
Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A holistic guide to pregnancy (by Deepak Chopra)
This beautiful book provides a spiritual view of pregnancy. Also included are excellent meditations, exercises and advice.
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering (by Sarah Buckley)
Written by a medical doctor, this book so informative – it is a fascinating presentation of natural childbirth and parenting decisions.
Birthing from Within (by Pam England and Bob Horowitz)
A new perspective on childbirth education, definitely worth a read.
Birth and Breastfeeding: Rediscovering the needs of women during pregnancy and childbirth (by Michel Odent)
The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: A remarkable and controversial look at life before birth (by Thomas Verny and John Kelly)
Before your baby is born, try a visualisation technique for successful breastfeeding:
http://mothering.com/breastfeeding/visualizing-breastfeeding-success
Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a skill that needs to be learned – if you need some support, there is help available in Brussels:
The La Leche League has a branch in Belgium. The site is www.lllbelgique.org
Breastfeeding (and bottle feeding) support can also be found through volunteers at the Brussels Childbirth Trust (www.bctbelgium.com)
