Future Moms Can Cope with Emotions by Getting Rest and Writing in a Journal
The time is almost here. Your baby will arrive before you know it. Future moms experience lots of emotions because giving birth and parenting is such a big deal. Just before giving birth, many mothers-to-be feel like they cannot wait for the pregnancy to be over. They may worry about the baby’s health. They may also feel confused about all the different advice everyone is giving them. On top of all this, they might feel absentminded, oversensitive, and unattractive.
It’s not all bad, though. Future moms feel special because of all the attention from friends, family, and even strangers. Couples may also feel closer by sharing this experience. Here are some ways moms-to-be can feel their best:
- Keep moving and stay active by walking, swimming, or stationary cycling.
- Pamper yourself. Do something special for yourself like getting a pregnancy massage, a pedicure, or a new haircut.
- Learn ways to relax. If you feel stress, try meditating or writing in a journal to express your feelings.
- Develop a support system to help you prepare for the baby so the entire burden is not on you.
- Get enough rest. Try to go to bed at a decent hour. Try using pillows to help you find a comfortable sleep position. Doing too many activities without enough sleep may make you feel tired and cranky. So, if you can, take a nap during the day.
- Eat healthy foods. Get lots of fruits and vegetables to keep your system in good shape. Every day eat from each food group listed in the pregnancy and breastfeeding food guide at http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/index.html
Tips for the Third Trimester
- Couples Can Reconnect by Creating Routines at the End of the Day
- Future Dads: Help the Mom-to-Be by Talking and Listening to Her Feelings
- Give Yourself Time and Patience in Becoming a Parent
- Make Plans to Be Good to Yourself after the Baby is Born
- Plan How You Will Get to the Hospital
- Pregnant Moms May Not Feel Their Baby Move as Much in the Last Trimester
- The First Stage of Labor is Usually the Longest
- The Mucous Discharge, Contractions, and Water Breaking Are Signs That Labor is Starting
- You Can Help During Labor by Learning to Breathe Slowly
- Your Baby’s Prenatal Development in the Third and Last Trimester
- Your Newborn May Look Red and Wrinkled, but Beautiful!
- Your Prenatal Baby: Third Trimester
Learn more about Your Newborn Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
