Fighting the Pregnancy Blahs
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Author: Lee-Anne Robert
Every pregnant woman has experienced the pregnancy blahs. I can
remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two
pregnancies, and secretly wishing for the pregnancy to be over
so that I could have my body back and fit into my normal
clothes. It's sad to say, really, because pregnancy is such a
beautiful experience and the fact that you created this little
human being that is developing in your body should make you feel
wonderful through every step of the way.
Oh, but those pregnancy blahs kick in! Your stomach is growing,
you cannot fit into your normal clothes, you can't see your
feet, you waddle when you walk, your feet and legs are swollen,
and other additional physical changes make you feel, well, blah!
Sometime during your pregnancy, you may even start to feel bored
with the pregnancy and/or feel depressed. Yes, those raging
hormones kick in too.
Here are some tips in helping to beat those pregnancy blahs:
1) Eat healthy and get plenty of rest. Choose healthy foods and
ensure that your intake is nutritious.
2) Exercise. Even a short walk in the outdoors will uplift your
spirits.
3) Make yourself feel attractive by taking the time to groom
yourself. Do your hair and put on makeup. We all feel so
confident and alive when we look good.
4) Buy maternity outfits that will make you feel good. Don't buy
just because they fit you.
5) Ensure to include pretty accessories in your daily wardrobe
such as nice earrings or a pretty scarf. Most of us raid our
spouse's closet for clothes that we can wear throughout our
pregnancy. Lovely accessories even dress up your spouse's
wardrobe.
6) If you start to feel bored with your pregnancy, choose an
activity that you will enjoy to help you through the boredom.
Many woman will prepare for the baby by going shopping or
decorating the nursery. Other woman choose a hobby such as
gardening, preparing a scrapbook, writing in a pregnancy
journal, etc.
7) Roughly 10 percent of women experience mild or moderate
depression during pregnancy. If you feel persistent depression
or anxiety, seek professional help.
8) Spend quality time with your spouse. Go for a romantic dinner
or out to a movie. Enjoy this time because it's hard to find
time after the baby is born.
9) Take time out for yourself. Motherhood is just around the
corner so take this time to enjoy your independence.
Although it may seem like 9 months is taking forever, really, it
goes very quickly. Enjoy the wonderful experience of pregnancy
each step of the way. There will be a time in our lives when our
children have grown up and we wish to live the pregnancy
experience all over again.
You can beat the pregnancy blahs! Feel good about being a woman
and feel good about bringing a wonderful new baby into the
world.
About the author:
Lee-Anne Robert is a mother of two young children and the owner
of Cuddles 'n Gifts at http://www.cuddlesngifts.net
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