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Fun Things to Do When Pregnant
Gentle ideas for the months before the baby arrives, from a swim to a prenatal class.
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Easy to forget: find a breastfeeding counsellor or doula before the baby arrives, so there is someone to call as soon as you need help afterwards. Evie Winter makes it her one addition to the practical lists. The rest of these ideas are about enjoying the time you have, from a light swim to a bath. Pregnant women are advised to keep exercising without taking on anything too strenuous, and what you enjoy can change week by week. The last four items are practical ones: a prenatal class, breastfeeding preparation, a doula and a baby registry. The list leaves out hospital bags and other full checklists. It does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.
Why these items are on the list
- Go for a swim. Light exercise that keeps you active without feeling the full weight of your bump.
- Try a pregnancy yoga class. Bristol Live says various venues run these sessions across the city, most including birth preparation movements and breathing techniques.
- Take a gentle walk. Choose a route with plenty of toilets, and do not push yourself.
- Have your bump painted. Bristol Live says a few artists across the city are willing to paint your bump at home.
- See a film at the cinema. It could be a long time before you can watch a whole film in one sitting.
- Have a maternity massage. Suggested for easing those aches and pains.
- Book a manicure or pedicure. Suggested as a way to enjoy the time you have before the baby arrives.
- Get your hair done. Evie Winter says half your hair falls out at four months postpartum, so enjoy it now.
- Wear your favorite outfits. Evie Winter notes that clothes get messy once the baby arrives, so wear nice outfits now.
- Meet friends for good conversation. Time with friends and good conversation is suggested while your time is still your own.
- Have cafe coffee in a mug. Evie Winter says a lidded cup is more practical after baby comes, preventing spills or when leaving in a hurry.
- Wander shops with narrow aisles. Places buggies cannot reach are easy to browse before the baby arrives.
- Read a book that needs concentration. Evie Winter suggests a book needing concentration, adding that you won't manage that for a while.
- Take a bath. Evie Winter's tip: skip the tea tree oil, since you will use a lot of it after the baby comes.
- Book a weekend away. Another suggestion for using the time you have before the baby comes.
- Join a hypnobirthing class. Classes also give you a chance to meet other mothers-to-be.
- Take an online prenatal class together. Oh Yellow describes a class taking about three hours, done at your own pace with your birth partner.
- Prepare for breastfeeding and pumping. Oh Yellow says many new mothers find it one of the biggest challenges, so prepare during pregnancy.
- Find a breastfeeding counsellor or doula. Evie Winter suggests lining one up before the baby comes, to call as soon as needed afterwards.
- Start a baby registry. Oh Yellow poses questions to consider, such as whether to use a co-sleeper, bassinet or crib, and which carriers.
Keep it open on your phone and tick ideas off as your energy allows. Some will wait for a better week.
When to use it
Useful during pregnancy, whenever you have a free afternoon and some energy.