8 Things To Do To Enjoy & Relax During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is thrilling! The memories you create with your pregnancy are one of the finest memories of your life which you remember and relish even after the baby is born. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I just wanted it to be over soon. But soon after she was born, I started missing my bump and the pregnant days. But not to forget about the stress many of us go through. Be it first time or not, it is not easy to prepare for the major life change along with the daily routine. Here are 8 things you can do to enjoy your pregnancy:

1. Prenatal Massages

There is a lot that body goes through during the pregnancy. Because of the organ shift there is always a discomfort & lower back pain is quite a common concern. I had sciatica right from my first trimester and it only got worse with trimesters. Prenatal massages and some exercises taught by physiotherapist did magic in managing the pain. Prenatal massages not only helped in relaxing the muscles but also relaxes the mind which is required for a healthy pregnancy. If you are pregnant, I would definitely recommend to visit your nearest massage therapist and get yourself couple of relaxing sessions.

2. Rest, Rest & Rest!!

Sometimes sleep is all you need to relax. While pregnant & experiencing lots of discomfort and fatigue, all we want to do is sleep. But with day to day chores and routine, it makes it hard to rest sometimes. And in the later weeks, it becomes more difficult to sleep with the growing bump. A pregnancy pillow is a great investment to help sleep. Making sure to just lie down for couple of extra hours makes a whole lot of difference. Insomnia and fatigue can make it very difficult to enjoy the precious moments. Sleeping through the trimesters was the best decision I took in my pregnancy. It helped in saving all the energy for the big day (More coming up on Labor in a separate article).

3. Relaxing in Water

Water helps in relieving tight & sore muscles and helps you feel light. You can use a warm water tub and soak up your foot after a tiring day or just soak up in the bathtub for few minutes. Try it out and you will see the difference. This became my favorite past time during my pregnancy. You can make it enjoyable with a book & herbal tea. I even tried swimming in my last trimester as suggested by my midwife. Helped a lot in feeling light and relaxing my lower back.

4. Comfort clothing

Women today work, socialize and even travel internationally while pregnant. It becomes very important to dress comfortably and look beautiful. It also becomes a must to be relaxed & enjoy your day. During my pregnancy I could not wear anything that was too tight. And I started growing out of my clothes right from the end of first trimester. You get to choose a huge variety of maternity wear & well, shopping is also a stress buster. So I would recommend, go do your maternity shopping right when you get to know that you are pregnant.

5. Take lots of Pictures!!

This is a must! Awaiting for the bump and looking at your baby grow gives too much joy. I would say take pictures every week. Might sound crazy, but it really helps you to enjoy your pregnancy. I remember pestering my husband to click pictures every month. But now I feel it was all worth it while we watch the memories together today and smile.

6. How Baby Moon can help you relax

Vacation definitely helps in taking your mind off of all the pregnancy pressure and helps you to enjoy. The ideal time for vacationing is the second trimester. Choose a location that is your happy place. Be it a beach, mountain or any place you want to go. Baby moon not only helps you relax but also helps in building a foundation to embrace the changes as a partnership. It is the best way to recharge your relationship as you both go through the transition towards parenthood.

7. Write a Pregnancy Journal

Writing down each and every new experience – be it the first reaction to the news, first kick, changing body, picking names not only helps you to remember the sweet memories to relish but also is an enjoyable experience. Preparing for motherhood is often a roller coaster ride of emotions. Noting them down & expressing it can ease all the stress. This was the first thing I did when I got to know that I am pregnant. I did a DIY journal which made it even more fun. Check out my Journal on Pregnancy Journal for more details.

8. Engage yourself socially

Motherhood changes your entire life. I am not trying to scare you but it is a fact. The moment you know that you are going to be a mom, everything in your head revolves around baby. This has a great impact on your social life. I realized this during my postpartum. It becomes very difficult to socialize and spend time with people during the first 3 months after the baby is born. It is very important to spend quality time with friends during your pregnancy so that you will not regret it later. Please go have that night out, watch a movie, party with your buddies, laugh & have loads of fun. After all you need that energy to refresh and enjoy your moments.

ENJOY & STAY RELAXED!