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Being pregnant is one of the best and most special things in the world. Some of the most magical parts of pregnancy are seeing the first ultrasound, hearing the baby’s heartbeat, and feeling the baby move for the first time.
No matter if you’re going to be a first-time mom or if you’re expecting your second, third, or even fourth child, those nine months leading up to the birth are a wonderful and life-changing time.
But pregnancy can also make you feel a lot of different things at once. There may be days when you can’t even get through the day. Morning sickness, being very tired, having limited mobility, or being bothered by stretch marks, swollen feet, or painful, sensitive nipples are just a few of the things that can make the 40 weeks very hard.
Here are some of our favorite pregnancy hacks that will make your time when you’re pregnant a little bit easier. These tips helped me when my wife was pregnant, and I hope they will help you too.
Avoid Strong Smells
Studies show that up to two-thirds of pregnant women become more sensitive to smells and have stronger reactions to them. So don’t go near strong smells that might bother you.
Instead, fill your environment with scents that make you feel better. Mint, lemon, ginger, and cinnamon are more likely to make you feel better than to make you feel sicker.
Stay hydrated
Keep yourself well hydrated to make your morning sickness less bad. Electrolytes can be found in drinks like Gatorade, Pedialyte, coconut water, and broths. Also, stay away from caffeine!
Wear a sea sickness band
Motion sickness bands are made to put constant pressure on your P6 acupressure points, which can help with both motion sickness and morning sickness.
Recent research shows that up to 70% of pregnant women with morning sickness feel better when they wear motion sickness bands.
Keep snacks on the nightstand
As soon as you wake up, try some saltine crackers or even bread. Saltine crackers have sodium bicarbonate in them, which helps stop stomach acid from making you feel sick.
Apply a stretch mark cream right away
Start early on in your pregnancy to use a moisturizing stretch mark cream or oil made for pregnancy. Don’t wait until you can see the baby. Rub a lot of the cream onto your stomach, breasts, hips, and thighs.
Cooking Oils for Itchy Skin
Itchy skin can be annoying and make you feel bad, especially on your breasts. Use an oil for cooking, like olive oil, to feel better.
Buy Maternity Belly Bands
Many moms-to-be use these cool bands to temporarily turn their favorite pants from before they got pregnant into maternity jeans.
Donut Tailbone Pillow
During pregnancy, a Donut cushion can help relieve pain in your tailbone or sciatica. It will help you feel less stressed and give you some much-needed support.
Wide Shoulder Cotton Bras
During pregnancy, it’s very common for your breasts to grow by as much as two cup sizes. Choose styles with wide shoulder straps to keep your lower back from getting hurt.
Get Bra Back Extenders
Maybe your bras feel a little tight? When you are between bra sizes but not ready to go up, bra back extenders are the best thing to do. It lets you wear your bras from before you got pregnant longer before you need to buy new ones, making sure they still fit well.
Nursing Bras
As you get closer to the end of your pregnancy, you may want to think about getting nursing bras. Your breasts will feel sore and full, and a nursing bra is a good choice because it is seamless and doesn’t have undies.
Comfortable Maternity Panties
You’ll want maternity pants that fit well and are comfortable. With over 5,600 reviews, these maternity pants are low in the front and sit under your belly. They are longer in the back, so they never feel like they are going to fall off.
As your cervix makes more cervical mucus during pregnancy, the amount of discharge you have may be more than usual. If it will make you feel better, put liners in your underwear.
Use Silicone Nipple Cover
During pregnancy, your breasts will go through a number of changes. There is a lot to take in, from growth and enlargement to tenderness and oversensitivity. If your nipples bother you and you don’t want to wear a bra because it’s too much, you might want to try silicone nipple covers.
Buy Slip-On
The swelling that happens during pregnancy can make your feet and legs feel heavy and painful. So, buy shoes like these slip-on shoes that are flexible and can move with your feet as they swell.
Freeze Meals
If you have bad morning sickness and can’t stand the smell of food, a good pregnancy hack is to have your partner or mom make freezer meals for you until the morning sickness goes away.
You will have food for the next two weeks if you make all the meals while you are out of the house one afternoon.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
When you’re sick, having an empty stomach can often make it worse. So, instead of eating three big meals, try eating smaller meals more often. This will help keep you from feeling sick.
Soothe your stomach with ginger
Ginger is great for an upset stomach. Try taking ginger tea, ginger ale or even some ginger preserves.
Skip the greasy and spicy food
Stay away from greasy and spicy foods because they can make your morning sickness worse.
Try Nausea Popsicle’s
Another trick that moms swear by when they are pregnant? Of course, a pregnant woman pops! It is also one of the tastiest ways to treat morning sickness.
You’ll need:
• 3 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (these can be made without yogurt)
• 2 sliced bananas
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 glass apple juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
How to prepare:
Put everything in the blender and mix it up. Pour into popsicle molds, freeze, and enjoy!
GOLDEN RULE 1
Don’t wait until the last month of pregnancy to get ready for the baby’s arrival. There’s a lot to do, from setting up the nursery to buying the baby’s basic needs and getting the house ready for a new baby. Start going through the many checklists in a methodical way so you don’t stress yourself out too much in the third trimester.
GOLDEN RULE 2
Register at any store for everything you need for the baby. As soon as you start making a mental list of what you’ll need for the baby, you’ll realize that you won’t be able to get everything you need at just one or two stores (or even in stores, at all).
You can add items from any store to a Babylist registry. You can also ask for help and favors, like watching the baby or walking the dog, or even cash (for the baby’s education or diapers).
Conclusion
Early on, your body will start to show signs of pregnancy. Nausea and tiredness are signs that the baby is healthy, but they don’t make mom feel great. Here are some tips to help you feel better physically during pregnancy. With these great pregnancy hacks, you can make life a little easier when you have a bump. There are 20 clever ways to make being pregnant a little easier.
What were some of the tricks you used to get through your pregnancy? Leave a note in the comments, and I’ll add it to this list.
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