Taking a long-awaited break
Looking for ways to make life a little less stress in pregnancy after the universe? Here are ten things you can do now to alleviate some of those blows postpartum road.
Schedule a “babymoon.” Although it is widely accepted that newlyweds need a little time to themselves after they say their “I’s”, new parents are rarely given the same kind of respite. However, according to British educator Sheila Kitzinger, a case that was to enjoy some time as a single family during the first days and weeks after delivery. You probably do not want “babymoon” indefinitely by itself (and may actually want to include some low-maintenance friends and relatives in their babymooning plans), but it’s good to have a little time before the stampede of visitors begins.
Squeeze in that much time as possible before they enter junior ago. According to Ottawa educator and doula Joanne Rack, good memories now that stocks will give you something to draw upon if, as many couples find their relationship is going through a bit of a rough patch during the first weeks and months after the birth.
Look into hiring a postpartum doula. If you do not have family members who can field after your baby is born, look into hiring a postpartum doula. Not only can you help a postpartum doula with meals and housework: she can also provide baby care advice and support breastfeeding. (Forget diamonds, a doula is a new mom’s best friend!)
Tap the new array of meters. Find out where the nearest mother and baby support group meets, what hours the local clinic maintains breastfeeding, and you can call in the middle of the night if you have any questions or concerns about your baby. Do not wait until the child reaches connect. Tap the new array of meters now.
To organize. Any utility bills that must be prepaid at about the same time as your baby and your baby before boarding announcements. The more you do before going to work, the less will be needed after delivery. (Of course, you do not want to end this and escape before the first labor contraction kicked in. Do not be afraid to delegate!)
Load up on nutritious, breastfeeding-friendly food. Ideally, you want to store your freezer and pantry with healthy foods you can eat with one hand. Bagels are good with cheese. Soups and stews are not as good messy. (Trust me, babies are very angry if you drop wet noodle in the head while you’re breastfeeding.)
Accept any and all offers of help. According to the Ottawa area doula Julie Keone, never have a better excuse for accepting offers of help, so might as well take advantage of the people are ready to fold clothes, do housework or run errands.
Lower your standards of cleanliness. This skill will serve him well through birth and beyond. No one with a new baby has time to play Martha Stewart. (Except maybe Martha Stewart.)
Clear your calendar, but all the essentials for the coming weeks. And when they do, to get rid of Palm Pilot, too. “It’s important to remember that you are moving from” the society of the time ‘and’ baby time ‘, “says University of British Columbia, director of midwifery Elaine Carty, RN.
Get ready to embark on the mother of all adventures. While nothing can prepare for the amazing journey ahead, as long as you are fully prepared to feel fully prepared, you are doing very well. Bon voyage!
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