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Yoga for preeclampsia

In my last pregnancy I had preeclampsia. I am pregnant again, and scared to get it again. Is there an exercise for preeclampsia?
( 6 Aug 2007)

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Dear friend,

I am a Ph.D. student in yoga therapy. I am doing my thesis on the effects of yoga on preeclampsia.

Based on my research so far, you have a high probability of developing preeclampsia in this pregnancy since you have had a history of it.

It is hard to give you advise since I don't know much about your physical conditions: weight, age, and other illnesses that you may be suffering.

However, if you are familiar with yoga, you should do any practice that reduces stress. Try to do simple breathing exercises; such as alternate nostral breathing. Seat in meditation and observe your breath going in and out. Anytime your mind wonders off, bring it back to your breath again and again.

No need to do strenious practices; simple and gentle postures are more effective.

Avoid canned, frozen, or foods with preservatives as they increase oxidative stress in your body. Take foods that are reach in anti-oxidants.

I wish I could help you more but it is difficult without additional information.

My prayers are with you.

Abbas

answered by A R on 22 Sep 2007, 1:49:15

 

Just because you had preeclampsia in your last pregnancy doesn’t mean you have to suffer again. In any case try these links and you are bound to find some very helpful information for pregnant women.

 

http://www.yogawiz.com/yoga-techniques/pregnancy-yoga-techniques.html

http://www.yogawiz.com/health-issues-and-yoga/yoga-for-pregnant-women/yoga-for-pregnancy.html

http://www.yogawiz.com/articles/18/yoga-asana-benefits/benefits-of-yoga-for-pregnancy.html

 

I’m sure they can help ward off many possibilities of pregnancy problems.

answered by A on 9 Aug 2007, 6:38:29

 

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