8 tips for self-care in pregnancy, why is that a thing?
During your pregnancy, many expectant parents will focus on what is best for their baby. One of the most important parts of doing the right thing for your baby should be taking care of yourself. While there are a lot of things to prepare before your baby comes, you need to focus on your physical and mental health. These tips for pregnancy self-care may help you prioritize your health and wellness for the benefit of you and your baby and your immediate family.
Not sure where to start? Here are my 8 tips for self-care in pregnancy:
- Keep a diary or do some journaling
- Many people find creativity relaxing and soothing for their minds. Why not try some journaling? Here are some free affirmations that can get you started!
- Enjoy some bonding time
- Bond with your baby while you are listening to your hypnosis tracks, mediate or just sit and relax. Stroke your belly and tune into your little one! A great way to do this is to listen to my “Bonding with your baby” track!
- Have a bath or shower or go for a swim
- Being in water can help you feel weightless again! Many pregnant parents love the way it feels to be floating in a swimming pool! Alternatively, have a relaxing bath while listening to some music or reading a book!
- Try a pregnancy massage
- If you are a fan of massages, a pregnancy massage is an awesome way to practice some self-care. Have a look for some local massage therapists who offer pregnancy massages. Local to me (I am in Nottinghamshire, UK) there is the amazing Emily offering her pregnancy massages at The Parlour.
- Enjoy early nights
- Growing a baby is exhausting! Enjoy some early nights!
- Eat well
- Check with your healthcare provider which foods are recommended and not during pregnancy. The recommendations vary from time to time and country to country. So, it’s best to check with your local and current recommendations.
- Enjoy some (long) walks in the fresh air
- Enjoy some (long) walks and bathe in nature. Nature bathing might sound like an alien concept but most people will have done it before. Nature bathing is taken from the Japanese concept of forest bathing. It means that you are outside and mindfully enjoy and experience nature. Turn off your phone, clear your mind and stroll through your local country side. Lots of studies shoe that this is good for mental wellbeing.
- Talk to a friend or family member
- We all know that talking to a loved-one can really boost our wellbeing. So, phone a friend or meet them for a cuppa and a chat!
What do you do to relax? Share your ideas with me and other expectant parents!
Now is the time to enroll in your online birth preparation course!
Please also check out my online course! No videos, just text and images to learn in your own time. Includes hypnobirthing mp3s, scripts, workbook, handouts, infographics and much more! Lots and lots of information at your fingertips! Includes:
- hypnobirthing mp3s
- hypnobirthing scripts
- written information
- infographics and other imagery
- printable handouts
- printable workbook/journal
