Relief for swollen feet during pregnancy

Because of the extra fluids , weight , pressure on the veins and hormonal changes towards the end of pregnancy its VERY common to have swollen feet .

Here are some great holistic remedies that I always recommend –

– Elevate your legs by placing your feet up on a feet pillows a few times trough out the day , especially at night . Always keep your head propped up about your heart .

– Exercise to keep the circulation moving .

– Regular massage with an extra foot massage , helps with circulation and fluid retention.

– Soak feet in warm salt water then massage with jojoba oil with an added blend of a few drops of peppermint oil to help cool , a few drops of grapefruit oil for anti-inflammatory ,a few drops of ginger oil to reduce swelling and improve circulation .

– Don’t cross your legs.

– Sleep on left side .

– Roll feet on tennis ball for 4 min .

– Soak feet in tonic water.

– Swim.

– Wear comfortable shoes .

-Soak feet in ice cold water .

– Roll feet on ice cold cans.

– Avoid anything salty .

– Wear support hose.

– Flex and point your feet and do ankle roles through out the day .

– Stay hydrated – Drink lots of water .

– Stay cool .

Reclining baddha-konasana for fertility

Another one of my favorite yoga poses I love to do when teaching fertility yoga is reclining baddha-konasana . This pose not only increases fertility  but also does so many other wonderful things and  feels amazing !

Reclining baddha-konasana calms the mind , helps ease anxiety , fatigue and irregular periods . It opes the chest and hips while releasing the lower back . It increases fertility by simulating circulation and increasing blood flow in the whole pelvic region ( hips, groin , uterus and ovaries )  as well as the legs .

Materials :

1 Bolster , or 2/3 folded yoga blankets stacked or you can improvise at home with a few long firm pillows stacked on top of one another .

How to do :

Place the bolster , stacked blankets or pillows the length of your spine .

Sit in front so lower back is up against the bolster …

Bring the soles of your feet together as close as you can towards the groin and let your knees fall out to the side.

Gently lay back on the bolster , open your arms out to sides with palms up .

Stay here for 10 min and do some slow deep belly breathing . What I like to do with my clients is to have them breathe in their baby ( right into the lower belly, like they are becoming pregnant with it ) and exhale out any past disapoinments , frustration , sadness , stress , fear , anxiety or doubt ( anything that might be blocking or shutting  them down from being open to receive their baby ) 

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Homemade after birth pads to helps with the healing process .

My homemade after birth healing pads …. A must after a vaginal birth. Helps speed up the healing process .  

Materials:

• Comfrey root leaves (You can buy them in bulk from a health-food store or herb place.)
• Vitamin E oil
• Witch hazel
• Organic mini pads or panty liners (Note: You don’t want the pads too thick, or it gets messy.)

Directions:

1) Boil comfrey root leaves in water and steep for a few hours.
2) Add a little witch hazel to that water.
3) Add a few drops of vitamin E oil to mixture.
4) Dip a panty liner in the mixture to saturate, then wring out some.
5) Wrap liners individually in saran wrap and place in freezer, laying them flat.
6) Continue making until mixture is gone.

Post birth, place frozen pad in your underwear  to help speed up healing . Leave in for 10 min a few times a day .

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