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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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anyone done pregnancy yoga ?

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bumpsoon · 28/05/2009 11:59

thinking of signing up for pregnancy yoga ,have never done yoga before ,just wondered if anyone else out there had tried it . TBH more interested in the breathing and relaxation techniques as opposed to the bendy bit as am hoping to have a home birth

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bumpsoon · 28/05/2009 11:59

got to go to work now so if i dont reply im not being rude ,im just not here

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funnypeculiar · 28/05/2009 12:04

Did a wonderful course when pg with ds and a rubbish one when preg with dd
The good one was with a very very experienced teacher, focused very much on breathing, but also did a lot on birth positions, massage etc and was a proper 'course' rather than drop-in, which meant we all progressed and learnt. I gave birth 4 weeks early, before attending much in the way of AN, and actually, I'd learnt everything I needed to know from the yoga classes.

runningmonkey · 28/05/2009 12:09

did a fab course from 17 until 35 weeks when I stopped being able to drive (bump/steering wheel issues!). Am not one for 'alternative' treatments etc but it has really helped in terms of the exercise which was gentle and relaxing and socially was good too. Similar to funnypeculiar I missed out on antenatal classes (due to a hospital cock up) but on talking to others think most of what was covered has been talked about in the yoga classes too. Am now 40+5 and have been doing a little bit each day.

Not sure where you are in the country but I would be happy to point you in the direction of mine if you are in/around Cambridge

meemar · 28/05/2009 12:09

I did and really enjoyed it. The breathing excersises are really good and it really does give you good preparation if you are planning an active birth.

Sadly with DS2 I didn't get to use any of it labour as he ended up emergency c/s. But I am now pg with DC3 and will definitely do classes again, and hopefully get to use what I've learned

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bumpsoon · 28/05/2009 12:16

im in yorkshire and there are classes in my local town ,its at a yoga centre and the teacher is apparently fully trained ,theres also a waiting list which is probably a good sign too !

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Zuzi · 28/05/2009 12:27

In Knaresborough by any chance? I'm starting there next week. Attended the classes in my previous pregnancy and there were fantastic. Not only a bit of stretching, relaxation, breathing, but the chat afterwards. Ever so useful. Really looking forward Wednesdays!
Oh, and I also made some very good friends.

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bumpsoon · 28/05/2009 12:29

Yes !! how long did you have to wait to get in ? and how much does it cost ? only looked at the website so far ,was going to ring on monday .Its good to have a reccomendation

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bumpsoon · 28/05/2009 12:29

really ,really have to go to work now

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MrsMills · 28/05/2009 12:34

Yes I did it whilst pregnant with ds2. Was my favourite part of the whole week, I totally adored it, and I had never done it before.

The breathing and stretching exercises were so helpful when it came to giving birth.

In fact after my last lesson, I went home, had some toast, had a massive contraction, midwife came to the hosue ,and was 8cm dilated!

I blame the yoga for me not even noticing that .

Zuzi · 28/05/2009 12:40

I actually didn't have to wait at all this time but I chose to wait until the 20 week scan. You need to send a £20 deposit and then I think it's £8 or £9 a lesson? Sorry, cannot remember now. Definitely go for it. If you phone them, they'll be able to assist, they are all so lovely there.

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