Pregnancy is a phase with different emotions and feelings ranging from one part to the other.  Though carrying a life within you is the ecstatic feeling beyond explanation, but the mood swings surely can’t be ignored.

The soon-to-be mothers discover themselves just like they feel their baby inside. Every baby born a mother. And, at this moment it is hard to stop yourself from those stressed feelings of being the best to self-satisfying their feelings against the errors in their thoughts.

Becoming a mother isn’t easy. From that, overly grown belly to the inconvenience of fetching things from the floor can be distressing sometimes. Due to the pregnant brain, expecting mothers often forget important tasks. Also, some dumbest behaviors can be observed, while the ladies are pregnant.

1. Trying to lose weight

In the urge of looking beautiful during pregnancy, many women start with an extensive workout. This must be avoided during pregnancy as it increases the chances of miscarriage. A little workout is good to go, for example, squats or any prescribed workout by your gynecologist. Remember after giving birth you’ll be back to your normal belly with a little bit of fat here and there, that is fine. You can continue workout after that and whenever your doctor but till then please embrace yourself, the beauty of your bump, and that glow on your face.

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2. Be up and about all-day

Pregnancy is often associated with being a couch potato, which isn’t the case for real. It is important to move around and avoid lethargy. But, some women try to extend their walking hours by staying upright all day. This isn’t healthy as it pressurizes your lower body and can even cause damage to a restless body. Therefore, moving around a bit is required and necessary but the overdo of the process isn’t recommended at all.

3. Love to have massages but by untrained people

Relaxing the sore body during pregnancy with slight massages can be calming only when you opt for a professional who knows when to go fast and slow respecting pregnancy. Many pregnant women love massages from anyone without concerning the techniques the person will use on them. Ignoring any massaging strokes which cause pain and restlessness must not be done as it has dire consequences attached to it.

4. Rant and Rave

We understand that your pregnant body and mind are facing vigorous mood swings. Your hormones aren’t in your control and are going haywire. This is a new start for you also and not just your baby. You might be facing feelings that are not so great and sometimes you’re unable to control your intensified stressors, which explodes like a frustration bomb. Your family members can be there to support you as they understand what all you are going through, but if you get too abusive with words, then they’re chances of them exploding as well. If you get on the streets shouting your stress out, the people will eventually end up hurting you with their behavior and words, increasing your stress levels again.

5. Having all sorts of vitamins in form of pills

That’s a trend in pregnant ladies to have the necessary vitamins and minerals through pills, which is quite dangerous. It’s always preferred to have vitamins and minerals in form of fresh fruits and veggies. Maybe there are some prescribed pills you have to take daily but during pregnancy, speak to your specialist to minimize the doses or include the important ones only on regular basis.

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6. Get cleaning

Ladies love to be perfect when it comes to maintaining cleanliness. During pregnancy, they grow possessive about the clean environment in the spaces they spend more time in. Cleaning is also the best alternative to the boredom of pregnant ladies.

Cleaning isn’t dangerous if done within the limit but if exploited then it can cause damage to the fetus. This can be dangerous because cleaning involves sprays or soaps filled with chemicals that can go inside you as toxic fumes causing damage to the fetus.

7. Cleaning litter trays of the pet animals

Caring for your pet animals is fine until you start cleaning their litter which can be again dangerous for the baby and you. For example, if you have a feline friend at your place, then you should be extra cautious as it plays the role in spreading parasitic Toxoplasmagondii, which can be dangerous for the fetus to the extent that a miscarriage can happen. Involve yourself in any petting activities and avoid yourself from the duty of litter trays.

Final words

Don’t panic or feel caged with the above points. Enjoy your pregnancy and involve yourself in activities that don’t cause you much pressure and stress. Practice meditation to calm your nerves when you feel frustrated. Try walking around your home but also remember to walk the limited steps. Bear the changes for 9 months and you’ll experience the biggest joy at the end in your arms. You’ll be overjoyed to grip those tiny arms in your hands. You are holding life within you, respect yourself, enjoy yourself and create everlasting moments in these times.

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