title: The role of yoga: breathing, meditation and optimal fetal positioning.
abstract: Yoga is considered a good form of exercise in pregnancy (NHS Choices recommend exercise such as yoga, amongst others) to help women keep fit during their pregnancy and prepare for the birth. But apart from the physical postures, yoga has plenty to offer. The breathing and meditation techniques keep pregnant mothers healthy and relaxed, and provide the mental focus to aid childbirth. In this article we look at yogic breathing and meditation techniques for midwives to recommend to expectant mothers, and some postures that specifically help to encourage an optimal fetal position.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oakley
authors.forename: Elinor
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D001945:Breathing Exercises; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D019122:Meditation; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015013:Yoga