It is important to take some time to relax and pamper yourself. Your body and your baby will thank you for those ten minutes of quiet time…put your feet up, watch your favorite TV show or movie. Sit back and relax. Other ways to relax and unwind? A bubble bath, but not too hot! Reading
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A positive attitude is important for you and your baby. Don’t let yourself get stressed out with all that goes on during pregnancy. It will all be ok… Your affirmations going into the final days before you bring baby home: I am strong, confident and in control. I am great mother. I am taking care
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Start a journal or update one you already have. You’ll want to remember all of your feelings and reactions to your pregnancy. And, your child will be fascinated with it in the future. I didn’t and wish I had. Here are some links to some great ones: The Pregnancy Journal; A Day-To-Day Guide to a
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You’re going to be adapting to being mom soon enough and you probably need something else to do than plan or fret for the birth of your child. Pick up a class in a language, attend an online seminar. Pick something and learn something new. Feed your brain. Allow yourself to be sidetracked. Right now,
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Find a space in the house, outdoors, somewhere special where you can go and just be you. Being a mom can be overwhelming and all-consuming, you need somewhere to remember to be YOU. This is a sacred space. It is all about you. Put things you love here. Your books, your favorite blanket, pillows. Create
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Kittens. Puppies. Babies giggling. Butterflys on flowers. The leaves dancing in the wind. The innocence of a child asleep. A silly song. Write down a list of things that make you smile. Put it somewhere you can easily get to. It will help on those days where you feel the world is conspiring against you.
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Breathing is both a voluntary and involuntary action. We can control our heart rate, our blood pressure and our pain thresholds. Practice the art of breathing in and up, out and down. You’ll be amazed at how much that simple action allows you to focus and listen to your body, and your baby. A quick
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When your feelings of anxiety and sadness might be more than just the “baby blues” talk with your health care provider to address your concerns. Remember, you’re not alone. All women deal with hormone changes. It’s just a matter of how quickly our body readjusts or how quickly we notice the blues aren’t departing. Reach out
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