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You're Experiencing Chronic Stress
You’re feeling a high stress level on a daily basis - this means you're experiencing chronic stress, which is impacting you and your baby's health.Suffering through chronic stress can drain your energy, make it difficult to concentrate, increase physical discomforts and tension, and cause more serious health issues like premature birth, high blood pressure, and heart disease.You would greatly benefit from learning stress reduction techniques to have a healthier, happier pregnancy.Keep reading for your customized plan to help you reduce stress for a better pregnancy:1. Mindful breathing. Take several 3-5 minute breaks throughout your day for mindful breathing, which has been proven to reduce anxiety and relieve certain types of pain. Inhale slowly through your nose for 3 seconds while letting your belly expand. Hold your breath for 2 seconds. Exhale through your mouth, piercing your lips and making a whooshing sound, for 4 seconds.2. Examine your stress triggers. Where is your stress coming from? There are many areas of life that can cause stress, like work, family, environment, financial, and big life changes such as pregnancy. Reflect on your stress triggers, sit down, and journal about how you're feeling. The next day, brainstorm ideas on how you can manage these triggers.3. Sign up for my 30 Days to Reduce Stress for Pregnancy Program. In just 30 days, you can significantly reduce your stress, physical symptoms, and gain back energy to have a healthier, happier pregnancy. Hi👋, I’m Cassie Huneke!I’m a certified pregnancy & postpartum health coach, specializing in stress reduction for healthy pregnancies.As a birth and postpartum doula, I've witnessed many moms struggle with stress and anxiety. The little life growing inside you isn't the only thing changing on a daily basis. You are changing inside and out, while working full-time and trying to balance everything in your life. I can give you the tools you need to significantly reduce your risks of health complications due to stress during pregnancy. Get the stress reduction techniques that will help you restore calm, re-energize your body, and build resilience.And be sure to check your inbox for special discounts on my pregnancy & postpartum wellness workshops!