Dr Vidya Kulkarni, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist says, "Your relationship with your baby begins at the moment of conception. So, if you are happy and stress-free, so is your baby; and when you are anxious, baby is too."
So, do whatever you can to be sure your baby gets the best emotional start!
1. Practice relaxation breathing, meditation or visualisation
All three activities will help you to focus on yourself. Meditation reduces blood pressure, and helps dramatically reduce stress levels. To meditate, retreat to a quiet place. Sit in a comfortable position so that you can relax your body. Now close your eyes and let your breathing become slow and steady. Get in touch with the silence within. You will feel serene and peaceful. Even personal prayer can help bring you back in touch with your spiritual side and leave you feeling stress-free.
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2. Bond with like-minded people
Stay away from toxic people and spend more time with people who bring out the best in you. You would know who the positive and negative people in your life are. Pregnancy is a time to be happy, so avoid people who drain your health, energy, wellbeing and sanity.
Dr Madhuri Seth, Psychotherapist and Counsellor says, "Train yourself to move away from what hurts you and move toward what feels good. Do not worry about what others say or think. Begin to trust your instincts and stay away from potential energy drainers."
Talk to your partner, friends, relatives and do not bottle your worries and anxieties. It will only make you feel isolated. Instead, talk to people who are close to you… who understand what you're going through.
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3. Get enough sleep
Sleep deprivation is one of the leading causes of stress in pregnancy. So make sure you nap whenever you can. If you aren't working, take a nap during the afternoon. Even 20 minutes of napping will leave you feeling renewed, focused and more energetic.
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4. Form your own pregnancy club
Check with the neighbourhood maternity clinic and see who's registered in your area. Or you can put up a flyer that you are looking to organise a pregnant moms club. You could arrange to meet with these expecting moms.
Talking about all the stress you feel will help you find emotional support and nurturing. It can be supportive and helpful to get together with other expecting moms and share your interests.
"When I was pregnant, I joined an expecting moms club in my area. We had a great time. Hearing each others stories, struggles, discoveries and labour experiences provided the most important support. We try and meet once a month and now we are thinking of starting our own parenting club," says Shivani Saklani, a new mom of a five-month-old.
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