Pregnancy is a very exciting time for any woman, particularly those who are first-time moms. If you happen to be expecting a baby during Christmas, it’s bound to bring out an even more animated mood in you. After all, the prospect of pregnancy during such a highly spirited season tends to rub off not only on you but on your family and friends as well. During the onset of Christmas, though, you may also find yourself caught up in the frantic preparations that it’s not unlikely to be stressed out or considerably exhausted – something which you should avoid during pregnancy. For instance, the abundance of store sales can prove to be sorely tempting when you’re planning to furnish the nursery and have everything ready for your little angel. However, pregnancy also entails that you keep things at a moderate pace even during the rush brought about by the holidays. Here are a couple of things you can do to go through pregnancy and still have fun celebrating Christmas:
Eat small meals frequently
It’s a common tradition to have the dining table over laden with food during Christmas, and pregnancy usually triggers a bigger appetite. Nevertheless, heaping your plate with too much food in just one go can cause heartburn, indigestion, or can make you sick and throw up. You can avoid this by taking in small bites often instead. A sensible idea would be to have dinner early, and then opt to have dessert a couple of hours after. You can still enjoy your favorite delicacies, but pregnancy spells out doing so moderately.
Go shopping online
Being able to scout for good bargains can mean a great shopping experience, but carrying a lot of heavy bags during pregnancy is far from an ideal situation to be in. Pregnancy makes your muscles and joints soften, so you’re more prone to back injury as opposed to a woman who’s not expecting. Therefore, to avoid such an incident, you can consider logging on the Internet to shop. You’ll be able to purchase just about anything you need online, anyway – and what’s more important, the merchandises can be delivered right at your doorstep. If you really feel compelled to hit the malls, it’s better to have someone accompany you, or at least request a porter to carry your shopping bags to the car.
Pregnancy can give your usual Christmas celebration a make-over, but these adjustments are necessary to help you neutralize stress and ensure that you and your baby are as healthy as possible. With conscious effort, you can get through the holidays still having just as much fun – only on a slower pace.
