So, you have availed your maternity leave 15 or 20 days or maybe a month before your EDD and you are at home waiting for your little bub to arrive. The wait will be over and these days will be, so my advise will be to enjoy, relax and make as much as you can of this well deserved leave. Here is how you can spend your days in the most effective ways:
1. Maintain Routine
Try and maintain the same routine as you were while going to the office. This would give you a sense of achievement and satisfaction that you are active and not lazing around the whole day. Also, it will keep you physically and mentally active. You will be free to do anything you wish to in between your 9 to 5 hours, while you know your colleagues are working in the office (wink).
2.Pursue a hobby
Try and pursue a hobby that you could not because of your busy schedule. Be it reading or writing or cooking or listening to music or watching movies, go ahead and do it right away, as you won't get any time after a few days!
3. Walking & Deep Breathing
Since you are in your final days of pregnancy, staying active is of utmost importance. Make sure you walk at least 30 minutes every morning and evening. It will help you to keep your vitals in place and is a healthy practice for baby's growth. You can combine this with Deep Breathing for atleast 15 minutes. This will help provide oxygen to your tiny one inside.
4. Take Rest
Make sure you take sound sleep which will not only help to up your mood but also your baby's growth. As the days will pass, sleep in the night will be less sound and you have to make up for this. Make it a habit to sleep in the afternoon after taking lunch.
5. Educate yourself
This is the best time to learn and educate yourself. You are free and on paid leave, so you can make the most of this time. Read books, watch videos about anything that interests you be it politics, history, or parenting. However, parenting is something which most of us would learn on the go and no amount of learning will be helpful.
6. Have fun
Go out on dinner dates with your loved ones and enjoy this phase of pregnancy. This is the time to bond and plan for the life ahead! You can also start preparing for your little one's arrival. Trust me, shopping for your newborn is an overwhelming experience. Do not leave it for others to do!
7. Pray
Praying is powerful. Pray every night before going to sleep. It will help to create a positive aura around yourself and your baby.
Every #pregnancy is different and every mommy experience is different. Wishing all the new mommies and to-be-mommies all the very best for their experience, wait and patience!
Hope we all enjoy #healthypregnancy
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