Some Tips to Stay Comfortable Throughout Your Pregency

When you’re having a baby, your body will change in so many ways that it can be hard to keep up, and unfortunately, many of these changes can cause you some discomfort, which kind of sucks when pregnancy should be one of the most precious times in your life.

The good news is, although it might not be possible to completely get rid of all of your pregnancy discomfort, there are lots of things you can do to make yourself feel a lot more comfortable while you’re carrying your baby, so let’s take a look at some of them right now:

Eat small meals for morning sickness

If you are struggling with morning sickness, it can often help to eat 5 or 6 small meals throughout the day instead of 3 larger ones. This will prevent you from overloading your stomach while also ensuring that you never go too long without food.

When sickness is really bad, having dry crackers, cereal, or toast readily as the hand is a good idea as they are much easier to digest.

Try ginger too

Many women find that eating ginger, whether raw as a tea or in stem form, or even as an ingredient in cookies, can help to reduce feelings of nausea. So, it is definitely worth trying if morning sickness is making you miserable.

Keep back pain at bay

Growing a baby inside you can put a lot of pressure on your lower back, so it is not surprising that many pregnant women suffer from back pain.

If you want to avoid back pain or get some relief from lower back pain that you are already experiencing maintaining good posture is a good place to start, as is using your knees should you need to bend over and pick something up.

Pregnancy yoga and Pilates are also quite helpful in this respect, but you should only attempt them with the help of a professional instructor who is trained to work with pregnant women.

A good pediatric chiropractor can also be a godsend if you are struggling, They are experts at strengthening the pelvis and improving posture so that you can carry your baby safely with as little strain on the back as possible.

Dealing with puffiness

It is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience swelling of the feet and legs as the excess weight of carrying a baby makes circulation slower. Luckily, you can minimize swelling somewhat by drinking plenty of water sitting down more often to take the weight off your feet and legs, and by wearing comfortable, supportive shoes.

Support sleep with pillows

If you find it difficult to sleep as your belly gets bigger, invest in a body pillow or two and use it to support those areas that most need it and you should find it easier to get the sleep you need to grow your baby and feel more awake each day.

Keep comfy and enjoy this special time as you wait to meet your baby!