Without a doubt, having a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy is at the top of every expecting moms list. However, for some women being pregnant for 40 weeks can seem like an eternity. The body changes are amazing not to mention that your current SUPER POWER is sustaining the life of another person. This is overwhelming and far from a pleasurable experience for some. One way for you to handle this phase of life is to make time for self-care that includes doing things that make you feel good and are good for you.
40 Pregnancy Tips
Here are 40 tips to help make your pregnancy journey a healthy and more enjoyable experience.
1. Smile
2. Hire a doula
3. Eat delicious & nutritious meals
4. Walk everyday
5. Enjoy fresh air
6. Choose a midwife
7. Enjoy healthy snacks
8. Drink water with slices of strawberries or your favorite fruit
9. Take a warm bath with 5-10 drops of lavender oil and Epsom salt
10. Treat yourself to a massage
11. Write in your journal
12. Choose a Family Medicine doctor
13. Get to know your unborn baby by paying attention to her sleep-wake cycles
14. Enjoy reflexology
15. Pamper yourself
16. Sleep for 7-8 hours
17. Learn the 5 Questions to Ask Before You Give Birth
18. Stop watching reality birth shows
19. Listen to groovy music
20. Dance like no one’s watching
21. Spend quiet time with someone you love
22. Move your sexy body
23. Take a childbirth class online from home
24. Share your love
25. Choose a supportive prenatal care provider to join your birth team
26. Learn about breastfeeding
27. Practice labor comfort techniques
28. Sit and enjoy the silence
29. Take a Zumba® Fitness class
30. Try a belly dance class – Get in touch with your body
31. Use aromatherapy to relax, lift your mood, or help you rest
32. Skip the glass of wine
33. Drink herbal tea (find out what’s safe during pregnancy)
34. Eat a fruit salad
35. Listen to the rain fall
36. Take a 20 minute power nap
37. Practice visualization
38. Read Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
39. Laugh
40. Pray and meditate
The Next Step
You can use one tip per week or one tip per day. Whatever decision you make enjoy this phase of life and do your best to embrace the changes. Seek support for the hard days and just because you deserve it.