Pregnancy Tips 101

Pregnancy comes with several changes in the emotions and physical changes in the body. For some women, expecting a child is a challenging and difficult experience. Parenting with a Smile strives to give mothers hope. We want your pregnancy to be a positive and happy experience! The biggest predictor in your happiness will be involving your husband/partner and family throughout your pregnancy. The more support you receive, the more positive the pregnancy. 

Let your children draw pictures for the baby

The more involved your children are, the more exciting the pregnancy.

Your children will also become more accepting of the concept of having another brother/sister.

Write letters to your child

Writing about your feelings, thoughts, and emotions can help relieve pregnancy stress. Writing letters to your little one can be a therapeutic event for you, but also becomes a special way for your child to read about the pregnancy later in life. Reading these letters can create a stronger bond between mother and child and are a unique way for children to experience their own pregnancy.

Sign up for water aerobics

This provides a fun and social environment with other pregnant women.

"[Water aerobics] has been found to be a safe activity, with advantageous effects on edema [water storage in the body], thermal regulation, and buoyancy, thus minimizing the risk of joint injuries" 

(McMurray R, Berry MJ, et al., 1988).

Invite your husband to attend childbirth/parenting classes with you

Involve your husband as much as you can within your 9 months of pregnancy. Another idea is to invite him to baby showers and shopping for strollers, car-seats, clothes, etc., so that he can share the excitement of the baby to come! His happiness will rub off on you. 

We love to hear more about your pregnancy tips and how you make these special 9 months fun and enjoyable. Comment below with your successful strategies or with positive comments of how our ideas have positively effected you! 

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McMurray R, Berry MJ, et al. (1988). Fetal and uterine responses to immersion and exercise. Obstet Gynecol,72, 225–30.