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This article was written by Katie Moore. Katie is an active writer within the blogging community who discusses maternity, motherhood, prenatal health, childbirth and other topics within this niche.
As an expectant mother's delivery date
approaches, she may feel a little nervous if she feels unprepared for the
arrival of her newborn. Here are a few simple steps to follow and check off to
help eliminate those nervous feelings and prepare for the excitement that
motherhood will bring.
Take Care of Herself and Her Baby
A pregnant woman's first priority should be
to take care of herself and her baby. She may feel exhausted as her body
changes and she may be too uncomfortable to get a full night's sleep. If at all
possible, women should nap during the day to help with fatigue.
Exercise is also recommended for women
during pregnancy. It can help minimize excessive weight gain and more
importantly can help during labor and delivery, as it increases endurance and
lessens the likelihood of needing medical intervention. If a
woman wasn’t previously exercising before her pregnancy, it is still possible
to start with a trainer or program specifically designed for pregnant women.
Whether a woman was previously active or not, speaking to doctor before
starting any new health program is always advised.
Expectant mothers should also care for
themselves by eating frequent, nourishing meals. If a mother cannot eat
much due to a growing uterus, each food item should be chosen to provide the
maximum food value.
Take Care of Her Family & Home
Expectant mothers should begin to prepare
their other children for the realities of life with an infant. Allowing
siblings to help set up the crib and choose baby items will help them bond with
the idea of a new baby sibling before it even arrives. Mothers should
make arrangements with friends and family in the last trimester for childcare
in the event of an emergency. Children should be familiar with the chosen
person so that they will be comfortable and happy while their mother is in the
hospital.
Many mothers worry about keeping the house
clean and having the laundry done yet they may have little energy for such
basic things in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Mothers can ask close family
and friends for help with getting the
house prepared; many family members and friends will love to help a
mother in this exciting time in her life.
Preparing the nursery can be a fun time to
bring a space to life and make the reality of the coming newborn sink in. This
is another area where it is important to get help from family and friends. A
pregnant woman should not be using paint to change the wall color, as it’s possible
paints can contain harmful toxins, and shouldn’t strain herself moving heavy
furniture. Other than a crib, a changing table, dresser and rocking chair are
some other furniture suggestions for the nursery. Have plenty of diapers,
wipes, lotions and powder ready near the changing table and have all the linens
and clothes for your baby washed before using them.
Take Care of Hospital Arrangements
Expectant mothers delivering at a hospital
should pre-register before their due date. Babies run on their own schedule and
most mothers are glad that the paperwork is taken care of ahead of time when
they go into labor. An expectant mother should also check with her doctor
or midwife to make sure that she understands when she should call her or him,
and the circumstances under which she should come to the hospital sooner than
anticipated.
An expecting mother can attend a childbirth
class regardless of how many children she already has. Childbirth classes are
intended to prepare couples for what to expect during labor and birth, and are
often taught at the hospital or birth center where they plan to
deliver.Childbirth educators teach signs of labor, pain management options for
delivery and information about optional procedures for after such as
circumcision and cord blood banking--when
the umbilical cord blood is collected and stored to be used in the future to
treat potential medical illnesses that affect the family.
To help minimize the feeling of overwhelm in
the last trimester, mothers can focus on some of these most important things.
Expectant mothers will have more peace of mind when they learn to prioritize
and let go of the little things for these last few weeks.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with Katie please contact by visiting her blog, Moore From Katie or her twitter @moorekm26.
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