Relax to release tension

• Relaxation refers to a state where you unwind your body and mind. Relaxation and mindfulness are ways to take care of yourself and prevent burnout.
• When you develop the habit of relaxing on a daily basis, you are better equipped to deal with stress and its associated tension when it becomes too much. The practice of relaxation can make your nervous system react less intensely to stress.
• As with all learning, relaxation improves with consistent practice.

Practising relaxation helps you to develop skills that will be useful when your baby arrives. See the video on relaxation here: