This year the whole world is suffering from the pandemic with crises all over. No doubt its stressful but we have to stay strong. The pregnant women of this year are facing many issues due to lockdown and the stress is tough to avoid.
As we all know social distancing is the only way to break the infection chain in this current situation, therefore engaging in some productive and interesting activities will definitely be a great idea for the preggo moms to keep their mental health intact.
Here are some of the engagements, relaxing habits and activities which will give you positive feelings and will keep you away from anxiety and stress.
Stay away from negative news
Amidst Covid 19, millions of pandemic related good and bad news are coming on tv, social media platforms and whatsapp. Avoid getting exposed to such kind of negative contents. These negative news can give you mental stress and cause depression. This definitely is not healthy for you and your baby. Always try to indulge yourself in motivational or inspirational channels instead of vicious and violent matters during pregnancy. If you are getting bored with too many inspirational and motivational speeches, you can tune to funny content or baby related videos.
Polish your hobbies
Lockdown is the best time to learn the activities which you always want to do. During pregnancy it is very important to be active, therefore this is the best time to keep engaging yourself in activities of your interest.
You can record your voice if you like to sing or make a video of dance with your baby bump. DIY crafts, embroidery, crocheting, cooking, painting, or sketching and many other things you can explore in you.
Reading a book is a real stress buster for anytime. If reading is your passion but unable to get the books of your choice due to lockdown you can read ebooks online. Also, You can read any article related to parenting, babycare, prenatal care, like you are doing right now, or anything which you are interested in.
Writing a pregnancy journal is also a great idea to have a stress-free day. You can also write a short note of your special day, maybe like your first day when you got to know about your pregnancy. It's really an exciting idea, to jot down your changing body, food cravings, and other experiences you developed during pregnancy. Later you can read these notes and cherish.
Eat Healthy
Healthy, nutritious and a well balanced diet should be your main aim during pregnancy. Green veggies, fruits and nuts must be consumed in order to meet nutritional needs of mommy to-be and baby. Healthy diet also keeps us away from stress and anxiety.
Proper Sleep
Although it's little tough to get a sound sleep with the pregnant belly, lack of sleep may lead to more stress. Try to take as much rest as you can in pregnancy, sleep is necessary so you can take help of a supporting pillow or pregnancy pillow for a comfortable sleep. This pillow is of c- shaped that helps support your body such as the back, belly bump, hips and knee. One should definitely buy the maternity pillow during the start of the second trimester, its useful during and beyond pregnancy. For easy breastfeeding you can take support of this pillow for a smooth feeding to your newborn.
Exercise and Meditation
Stress and anxiety releases hormones which causes muscles to tense up, therefore little stretching is necessary to counteract these tightened muscles. Meditation and light exercises are always recommended to momma to-be for a healthy delivery of baby. You can join a prenatal webinar or check videos on youtube for prenatal exercises.
Time with family
In the time of social distancing, phones, video calls are the only survival. Talking on phone or doing video calls with friends and family will definitely relax your mind and make you happy. Spend much time with people who make you happy and stay away from negative people. You can also have a coffee with your partner on the balcony or terrace. You can play games with your loved ones as everyone is at home these days. You can also play quiz to upgrade your baby knowledge. Ask you partner to join with you, to play the quiz and enjoy the pregnant life.
Pose with your baby bump
Best stress buster for a modern momma these days is to get clicked and share pictures on instagram. Keep framing yourself, get more and more pics as you will not be pregnant everyday. In lockdown, you may not be able to make your maternity shoot but you can shoot some family pics at home as well.
Lastly, maintain hygiene, avoid going to public places, and be in touch with your gynaecologist. Many doctors are scheduling their appointments through video calls for their patients in lockdown. Consult your doctor and pre plan everything like necessary check ups or tests to avoid last minute stress. If the delivery date is near get ready with hospital bags and arrange the car or taxi prior as in lockdown we need to be little extra planned. Don't give stress to yourself, enjoy the moment and feel the life which is growing inside you.
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