You’re probably not breathing right - does that surprise you? In today’s episode, Aprylle shares how most postpartum mamas have dysfunctional breathing patterns and why that is. She’ll also take you through some guided breath work, a “breath assessment”, and offer some strategies to start intentionally correcting those breath patterns!

Here are some helpful resources from today’s episode:

Episode 4: Practical Self-Care for Moms

Expecting & Empowered Episode 56: The Power Your Breath Has to Heal Your Body

https://www.expectingandempowered.com/blog/kicking-on-your-core-after-baby

Dr. Oscar Serrallach’s book, “The Postnatal Depletion Cure” has a great section on breathwork, too. We’ll be talking about postnatal depletion in future episodes!

“Breath Assessment” Checklist:

• Does your breath feel smooth or labored?
• Do you breathe through your nose or mouth?
• Do your shoulders move as you breathe?
• Are your hands moving outward and your ribs expanding in all directions (front, sides AND back)?
• Is your breath moving north to south on the inhale, south to north on the exhale?
• Where is the tension or restriction in your breathing (jaw, face, belly, etc.)?
• Which is easier, your inhale or exhale?
• Is the inhale full, or does it stop somewhere in your body?
• Is your exhale full, almost to the point where you’re coughing?

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