Diaphragmatic Breathing for Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Today’s focus is on diaphragmatic breathing.

What is a diaphragmatic breath?

A diaphragmatic breath means you use your primary breathing muscle
to draw air deep into your lower lungs.  This appears to fill the
tummy, sides, low back, and lower ribs with air, followed by
filling the chest only after.  The more you see or feel the torso,
rather than the chest move the stronger your diaphragm is.  Most
women (and men)will fill their chest first and have very little
movement come from their ribs, tummy, and back.

Why is diaphragmatic breathing important?

Proper function of the primary breathing muscle, the diaphragm, is
absolutely critical for appropriate core function.  The diaphragm
is the most important muscle in the body for multiple reasons, not
least of which is that its weakness is often the key underlying
muscle imbalance that causes all other muscle imbalances.

If you would like a breathing assessment please contact us to set
up a skype session.

Please submit your questions regarding these exercises and we will
answer them for you through the video newsletter.

Nurturing Happy Healthy Babies
With Love,
Kim and James