Evidence Based Birth® EBB 352 - Calming Breathing Techniques for Pregnancy with Dr. Shilpa Babbar, Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Mar 26, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Shilpa Babbar, a double board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist and yoga instructor, dives into the world of integrative obstetrics. She shares her journey into maternal-fetal medicine and highlights how prenatal yoga and breathing techniques can enhance pregnancy experiences. Listeners learn about the science behind alternate nostril breathing, deep breathing methods, and their calming effects. Dr. Babbar advocates for making these practices standard in prenatal care, aiming to empower expecting mothers through holistic approaches.
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Breathing for Blood Pressure
- Dr. Babbar's blood pressure rose during pregnancy, despite yoga and medication.
- Alternate nostril breathing helped her manage it, even enabling her to stop medication.
Safe Breathing Practice
- Avoid practicing deep breathing techniques while driving or needing focus.
- Find a safe, ideally quiet space where you can sit or lie down comfortably.
Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Sit upright with a straight spine, shoulders back, and relaxed jaw.
- Inhale through your left nostril, exhale through your right, alternating nostrils.