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(PRWEB) July 7, 2010
Research has shown that relaxation can increase breastfeeding milk production by 63% (1) when mothers are given a 20 minute relaxation tape to listen to. Stress hormones, anxiety and fatigue are known to inhibit milk supply (2) and so relaxation training can be of very real benefit to both mother and baby, both physically and psychologically.
Stress can be a very real part of life when a new baby arrives, and this can make breastfeeding difficult for even the best-supported of mums.
To support mothers in World Breastfeeding Week, Lyndsay Swinton of Hypnosis Downloads.com, who breast fed both her children, has made the Breastfeeding Relaxation download available free.
“I used self hypnosis all through my pregnancy and would listen to the breastfeeding relaxation download before breastfeeding. It gave my sleep deprived, hormonal body a bit of time out and topped up the motivation to keep breastfeeding, which can only have been good for both me and my babies”.
Mums who want to give the breastfeeding hypnosis download a try should go to http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/pregnancy-childbirth/breastfeeding where they can download it free. Also free from this page is a self hypnosis training download for those who need a little more help to get into the self hypnosis groove.
To speak to Lyndsay Swinton about her experiences with using relaxation to enhance breastfeeding, please call +44(0)1273 776770.
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(1) http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/1/57: “To facilitate the breast-feeding experience, intervention mothers were given a 20-minute audio cassette tape based on relaxation and visual imagery techniques. At a single follow-up expression of milk at the hospital approximately 1 week after enrollment, they expressed 63% more breast milk than a randomized group of control mothers.”
(2) http://www.bioline.org.br/request?mr05007: “Any kind of stress including cesarean section may postpone milk ejection by hormonal inhibition for a few days after delivery”
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Dublin, Ireland (PRWeb UK) March 25, 2009
With the avalanche of information that accompanies pregnancy, not to mention the fluctuating hormones and a rapidly unrecognisable body, it’s hardly a surprise that many mums-to-be are often left feeling exhausted, emotional and stressed.
Stress during pregnancy can lead to problems such as raised blood pressure and low birth weight so it’s advised by medics that pregnant mothers should keep their stress levels at a minimum.
With the introduction of B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation, BreastfeedingMums.com helps expectant mums achieve the relaxation they need to keep themselves calm and to enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation is a relaxation aid unique in that it is specifically targeted at pregnant women. It offers mums-to-be an escape route from the stresses and strains of modern day living allowing them time out and an opportunity to bond with their unborn baby.
“Today’s pregnant women often juggle the demands of full time work whilst also caring for young children and partners. They also tend to do the lion’s share of the housework and shopping. Consequently, the end result is that they commonly tend to neglect themselves,” says Sinead Hoben, Founder of Breastfeeding Mums.
“With B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation mums-to-be are taken through a thirty minute guided visualisation leading them into a state of deep relaxation. They awaken feeling fresh, stress-free and ready to get on with enjoying their pregnancy,” explains Sinead.
B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation is just one of several relaxation recordings available at Breastfeeding Mums which aim to help mums, dads and even small children to relax.
Complementing B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation are:
B’Mums Soothing Womb Sounds – Relaxes both mum and baby and also soothes young children at bedtime;
B’Mums Breastfeeding Relaxation – Helps breastfeeding mums relax, thereby aiding the letdown reflex required for successful breastfeeding and expressing;
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B’Mums Perfect Relaxation for Parents – Both mum and dad can take some time out when the demands of parenthood are taking their toll.
Because the background music of each recording has been captured at a speed known to induce relaxation, the recordings quickly get to work; the more often they are listened to, the more beneficial they become.
Available on both CD and mp3 you can listen to samples of the recordings and purchase B’Mums Pregnancy Relaxation or any of the other recordings securely using Paypal on http://www.breastfeedingmums.com/relaxation-cds.htm
About Breastfeeding Mums
BreastfeedingMums is one of the UK’s leading online pregnancy and breastfeeding resources. Run by mum of three, Sinead Hoben, alongside informative articles about pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenthood some of the most popular features the site offers include:
Cute Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Baby Tickers
Due Date Calculator and Pregnancy Week by Week Chart
Free Birth Plan Template
Online Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Galleries
A Lively Forum where women can meet up, chat and share experiences.
Visit www.BreastfeedingMums.com for pregnancy, breastfeeding and baby information. To participate on Breastfeeding Mums Forums simply register at http://forum.breastfeedingmums.com
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