Tzeadim › Pregnancy · Second trimester
5 minutes of slow breathing a day
What it is
In through the nose 4 seconds, out through the mouth 6. Lowers anxiety now and is the base for labour breathing. Box breathing (4-4-4-4) for scans, sirens, blood draws.
Sources
- Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP
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