Self Care During Pregnancy

Self-care? Let’s first start by defining what self-care is. Self-care is the ability for individuals to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider. That’s a very long way to say, ladies, let’s take care of ourselves and put ourselves first once in a while!

Especially during pregnancy, we need to practice this as much as we can. After all, we are growing a tiny human inside of us!

First and foremost, take your prenatal vitamins. They will not only help your baby grow healthy and strong but could help moms with morning sickness and my favorite part gives you lush, long locks!

Secondly, keep moving! Try to take regular walks, and modify your normal workout routine if needed. Make sure to listen to your body as you don’t want to over-exert yourself.

Lastly, give yourself permission to pause. Life sometimes feels like we are going 100mph and to top off expecting a baby and all the things we think we must get done before the baby arrives. Pamper yourself by getting a prenatal massage or scheduling a lunch with girlfriends. Or simply take a half-day at work for yourself to shop or read a book. Stay present with yourself and keep in mind that everything will get done in due time. Try not to let the nesting sensation get the best of you. One thing that I learned after our son was born is that his room is complete and did not matter as he slept in a bassinet next to our bed for several months and half the stuff we got at our baby shower I didn’t even use until months in. Give yourself grace and try to not sweat the small stuff.

In conclusion, be nice to yourself while being pregnant. Treat yourself to regular mani/pedis. Massages or shopping. Whatever gives you life!

This is the most important time in life to practice self-care!!