When you are pregnant, you are exposed to stress, dilemmas and mood swings. This is normal, but on the other hand, it's worth trying to ease the tension. Here are proven ideas for relaxation and a good mood in pregnancy: a proper diet, exercise and small pleasures.
Pajama party in a woman's circle, visit to the hairdresser, hour in the s alt cave, yoga classes, weekend at the SPA - choose what you want! The most important thing is to have a good time, relax and not think that the stomach is too heavy and the legs are swollen. Close the door, turn off the phone, don't reach for the laptop. Be good to yourself, pamper yourself and believe that little things can work wonders. Bread sprinkled with olive oil with tomato and sprouts, favorite book, relaxingmassage , new, comfortable shoes, a few breathing exercises, a hint of Vivaldi … The effects will not take long to wait. Remember that you will now need more sleep, exercise, walks, regular meals, quiet evenings, relaxation. Also, be prepared for the fact that inpregnancyyou will not be able to control everything, cook a two-course dinner, spend 8 hours at work every day, be the perfect boss and the perfect housewife. Accept it and don't let it become a cause for nervousness and distraction.
Now your and your baby's he alth matters the most! No professional matter, nerves at the checkout in the store, stress at the office or an argument with a partner are not worth exposing them to.
Feng shui pregnant
For starters, something for the spirit. In order for you to fully relax, the conditions must be right around you. So think about what from the immediate space brings order and harmony to your life, and what disturbs the peace that is most important to you now. Maybe there are no flowers in the apartment, the lamp in the bedroom is too bright, there are unwashed clothes in the bathroom, and heavy, brown curtains restrict the flow of light? Try to look at your home space like a visitor for the first time. Check that there are no shoes piled up in the hall and a pile of bills on the kitchen table. According tofeng shui , piles of newspapers or other items that have forgotten their place and are covered with dust prevent energy from circulating freely in the apartment and create energy blockages. Therefore, arrange everything nicely andget rid of what disturbs the spatial harmony, of course involving the family for coarser work. Place comfortable pillows on the sofa, put a fruit basket on the table and hang a picture from the first ultrasound examination above the bed in the bedroom. Anyway, you will soon enter the stage of "making a nest" and just looking at a newly decorated children's room will quickly relax you.
Beautiful and relaxed pregnant
Your body now needs cosmetics intended for pregnant women, but also a special relaxation package, which includes CDs with romantic music, an aromatherapy fireplace, scented candles, rose petals, lavender olive (has a calming effect). An evening bath in such company will let your thoughts drift away and calm your emotions. Just remember that you shouldn't overdo aromatherapy during pregnancy, and some essential oils are not recommended for you, e.g. rosemary, basil, myrrh, sage, juniper. If you want to put yourself in the hands of specialists, but you can't travel far, go to the day spa for the whole day, which offers treatments for mothers-to-be. Maybe you can treat yourself to a manicure, a treatment to reduce swelling in your legs or a relaxing massage? Qualified masseuses know which parts of the body to press in order to bring relief and not harm (however, ask your doctor first if there are any contraindications for massage in your case). Your spine, which has to cope with carrying more and more weight, will be very grateful to you.
You must do itThe plan will give you peace of mind
Do you get a pounding heart just thinking about things that need to be sorted out? You can't rest because you still have diapers, birth school and rompers in your head that you haven't bought yet? Relax, there will be time for everything.
» Make a shopping list and plan of tasks for the coming months, week after week.
» Talk to your partner when you buy a stroller, car seat and other accessories.
» Think about painting the baby's room, what kind of bed you want, what bedding and mattress will be the best.
» Don't forget to buy things that may come in handy in the early stages of maternity, such as a breast pump, bottle sterilizer or a breastfeeding pillow (it has the ergonomic shape of a bean and guarantees maximum comfort for your child, while relieving your back and reducing the tension in your neck and nape).
» Delete each resolved matter from the list. Seeing that you have less and less things to do, you will be much calmer.
» Take a loved one for shopping, who will not run around the shops like a man possessed, butHe will quietly listen and advise you and then take the nets and take you to a cafe for something delicious.
Diet during pregnancy
You have to look closely at what is on your plate. However, no one said that your menu should be monotonous. You can still please yourself, in your state it's even a duty.
Just remember not to eat for two, but for two! Natural yoghurt with fresh fruit, chickpea soup or turkey salad are not only tasty, but also provide you with lots of vitamins and a good mood in the package. Add delicacies, herbs to your dishes, use seasonal ingredients, drink freshly squeezed juices. How about a cooking day? Only you, kitchen, pots and treats. Sounds tempting, right? The greatest fun is preparing dishes that you haven't done before. Maybe couscous with mint, cucumber, radish and lemon juice, or homemade pear juice with wheat germ? However, if you do not feel like a cooking master or are afraid to experiment, we offer you a simple and proven anti-stress menu: muesli with kiwi and kefir for breakfast, baked salmon with brown rice for lunch, a sandwich with cottage cheese and alfalfa sprouts for afternoon tea, and a salad for dinner. with ham, egg and tomato. It is a real vitamin bomb, containing, among others vitamin B6, also known as the good mood vitamin.
Music for a good mood in pregnancy
Music not only soothes manners, but also helps reduce stress, reduces the feeling of anxiety and increases pain resistance. It also has a positive effect on the development of the baby, because it has been proven that children who already listened to calming music in the prenatal period develop faster and better. Scientists around the world prove that this affects the later development of speech and memory, facilitates the learning of mathematics and logical thinking. So let the mornings and evenings at home be full of calm, relaxing rhythms! Even green tea tastes better when jazz or blues play in the background. You can also sing, swing your hips and dance - the most important thing is that you enjoy it. If, for example, Beethoven has not been your favorite so far, do not force yourself to listen to his symphonies. Choose what you like, of course, excluding sharp, violent, loud sounds.
Pregnant exercises
If your pregnancy is uneventful, exercise is your ally. Of course, it is not about judo, diving or rock climbing, but about yoga, swimming and gymnastics for pregnant women. Thanks to regular, moderate physical activity, you will relieve the spine, strengthen the pelvic muscles, improve your mood, relax mentally and betteryou will prepare your body for childbirth. Also, make time to learn to breathe through the abdominal (diaphragm) tract, which is recommended throughout pregnancy and during labor. Since we women habitually breathe with the tops of our lungs, you should work on this systematically to make your diaphragm breathing a habit. Ask your fitness instructor, attending physician, or midwife in your birthing school how to do it properly. And practice: at home, at work, on a walk …