Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise at any time but is especially valuable during pregnancy. As your growing body is supported by the water, swimming allows you to have a great cardiovascular workout without risk of overheating or strain on your joints. The feeling of weightlessness it provides is also a pleasant sensation when you’re used to walking round with what feels like a bowling ball strapped to your belly! Read more »

Rocking your body back and forth is a natural, instinctive response to the emotions of fear, pain, grief or loneliness. While pregnant you might feel one, all, or a combination of any of those emotions. Fear that you won’t be able to handle the demands of a newborn, grief or loneliness because your family or your significant other is unable to be with you. How soothing it would be to go into your baby’s nursery and rock until you are the confident mother-to-be once more. Read more »