There are many wonderful moments in life but nothing compares to becoming a mother. Life's biggest miracle is the gift of having life growing inside of you. During nine months of pregnancy, the woman undergoes various physiological, mental, and physical changes.
As pregnancy progresses, uterine distention comprises elevation of the diaphragm and altered thoracic configuration which in turn decreases lung capacity. Also, the increasing level of progesterone causes shortness of breath. Increased BMR in pregnancy increases oxygen consumption with respect to maternal circulation and increased tissue mass, eventually, oxygen demand increases in the pregnancy. So breathing exercises during pregnancy help to improve oxygen saturation. Increased oxygen supply increases the working efficiency of not only the reproductive system but also the endocrinal gland. Breathing exercise relaxes the body and helps to reduce stress and mood swings.
Breathing exercises like deep breathing and blow breathing help women not only during pregnancy but also during labor. During labor, your body perceives less sensation of pain if the uterus is well supplied by blood and of course with oxygen. Blow breathing, and abdominal breathing like simple exercises help to elevate oxygen saturation in the body during pregnancy.
Following are some breathing exercises that can help during pregnancy.
