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Why do it?
- When a pregnant woman feels stressed, stress hormones are released in her body.
- The hormones pass through her blood to the developing baby.
- Stress hormones affect baby’s developing brain.
- This can have a long-lasting impact on baby’s wellbeing after birth.
How to do it
- Notice your stress levels — stress can affect both parents.
- Explore ways to reduce stress that work for each of you.
- Getting physical helps. Try:
- swimming
- dancing
- yoga
- mowing lawns
- gardening
- shooting hoops.
- Soothe yourself by:
- having a warm bath
- reading
- listening to music.
Using more reo Māori
Te reo Māori |
English |
Ahotea
ahotea
Stress
Maori | Noun
|
Stress |
Raruraru
raruraru
Trouble, problem, dispute, conflict
Maori | Noun
|
Trouble |
Kaukau
kaukau
Swim
Maori | Noun
|
Swim |
Kanikani
kanikani
Dance, dancing
Maori | Noun
|
Dance |
Hīkoi
hīkoi
To step, stride, march, walk
Maori | Verb
|
Walk |
Waiata
waiata
Song
Maori | Noun
|
To sing/song |
Haukurutia |
Jam (basketball) |
Wai mahana |
Warm water |
Mahi māra
mahi māra
To garden
Maori | Verb
|
To garden |
Mamahu
mamahu
To soothe
Maori | Verb
|
To soothe |
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