| Finding out you are pregnant is a fun & | | | | on type shoes, it really does help! |
| exciting time, but it is certainly not without its | | | | Remember that pregnancy causes hormones to |
| stresses. For first time mummies it's often the | | | | release into your body, this means that the things |
| worry of what's to come and not being able to | | | | you would normally laugh about, you may find |
| control it that is the hardest part, for people with | | | | causing you stress and if you are finding yourself |
| children already and finding out you are pregnant, | | | | crying at every silly thing like a bird flying over |
| it can be trying to juggle your parental | | | | your head - no you are not going crazy but |
| responsibilities. | | | | certainly your hormones are! |
| Preparation is really the key to cope with stress | | | | Many find that gentle exercise such as yoga or |
| and there are a few things you can do to help. | | | | Pilates can help and many places offer specific |
| Remember that although 9 months is a long time | | | | classes of yoga for those that are pregnant. |
| this will soon fly by and before you know it, your | | | | Massages from registered therapists are also a |
| due date is approaching. If you get to the end of | | | | great way to relax, certainly treat yourself to a |
| your pregnancy and you are unprepared you are | | | | leg and foot massage to reduce some of that |
| going to panic & feel even more stressed. | | | | swelling. |
| Try to buy a little something for your baby each | | | | Pregnancy is a fun, emotional, stressful experience |
| week, this will not only mean you are well | | | | and you do not want to feel you are alone. A |
| prepared but will mean that you will have less to | | | | problem shared is a problem halved, so if you are |
| worry and less of the financial worries in the later | | | | worried or have concerns, talk to a family |
| stages of pregnancy. | | | | member, friend or your health visitor. |
| It is normally the later stages that can be difficult, | | | | More importantly, try to enjoy every moment of |
| as your stomach expands, even the small things | | | | being pregnant, you are bringing something |
| like doing your shoes up can be hard and you | | | | precious into the world, which will naturally be an |
| may feel like everything becomes a struggle. This | | | | overwhelming experience. They grow up quick, so |
| may sound silly but make sure you get some slip | | | | try to cherish every moment. |