tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184208181444239184.post941062099057623317..comments2024-03-29T01:56:37.975-04:00Comments on Child in Mind: Yoga as Treatment for Colic?Claudia M. Gold, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13081419560269676730noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184208181444239184.post-79178684090447994012012-01-10T08:00:23.148-05:002012-01-10T08:00:23.148-05:00Very true,Nancy. Thanks for adding this.Very true,Nancy. Thanks for adding this.Claudia M. Gold, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081419560269676730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184208181444239184.post-2594802390369305482012-01-10T07:32:35.698-05:002012-01-10T07:32:35.698-05:00I would like to suggest another, equally important...I would like to suggest another, equally important, benefit of a Mother Baby Yoga class. In addition to the gentle exercise and relaxation/stress reduction provided, perhaps an even greater benefit is the regular, planned gathering with other new mothers and newborns.<br />By attending a Mom & Baby yoga class, mom is now getting out of the home on a regular basis with her baby, gathering with other new mothers, sharing conversation, peer support, making connections and perhaps even making a friend or two to meet with for walks or coffee with their babies. A common yet less recognized contributor to postpartum depression or anxiety is the abrupt change to daily routines and social isolation experienced by many first time mothers with newborns.<br />Programs like Great Beginnings New Mothers Groups, or another community-based new moms group, postpartum yoga or exercise class, helps new mothers practice getting out with their baby and connect with other women at the same stage of role adjustment. Though it doesn't minimize the challenges of transition to motherhood and caring for a young infant, it helps to *normalize* and validate their experiences, and providing the opportunity to see a range of baby behaviors and learn from one another. <br /><br />Nancy Holtzman RN BSN IBCLC RLC<br />VP Clinical Content & Learning<br />Isis Parenting, Boston MA<br />www.isisparenting.comNancy Holtzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437509673456194137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184208181444239184.post-10513357145124378642012-01-07T01:13:10.209-05:002012-01-07T01:13:10.209-05:00I would have to agree that yoga is amazing! It'...I would have to agree that yoga is amazing! It's like the stress flows from your body, and as a mom you need that! I do not get a lot of "me" time but even 10 min. of yoga can change my whole day. The great thing about yoga is that the positions can fit any body type, and any age. They can be altered to what feels comfortable until one works their way up!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07038856754894371226noreply@blogger.com