In fact, many belly-dancing enthusiasts believe there's an ancient connection between belly dancing and birth.Moore argues there is some evidence that belly dance is very possibly the original childbirth exercise. Look closely and you'll see a connection between the movements taught in Lamaze classes and those of belly dance, she says.
I have been reading some great articles about belly dancing and pregnancy - here is one of them (and, no, I'm not pregnant...just fascinated by the possible origins of belly dance).
Lisa
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