You want to be ready for the big event. You have learned breathing and muscular exercises in prenatal classes and it will help you to give birth peacefully. Practice those exercises when you have contractions. Just like an artist or an athlete, you should practice before a great performance. The exercises will also contribute to relieve your stress.

Did you know...
 

Practicing a sport throughout your pregnancy doesn’t guarantee a quick and easy delivery but if you are healthy and strong, your body will recuperate more easily.

Find out more 

• Contractions: what are they really?
• The progress and stages of labour
• Childbirth forewarning signs and labour
• Delivery: is it time to go?