Studies have indicated that more happy pregnant women are, the more they are likely to deliver a healthy baby. Below are some sure shot ways on how to stay happy during pregnancy,that can help you stay ahead of other issues and be unconditionally happy:

Keeping yourself happy during all the 3 trimesters is entirely up to you. It is essential to be happy & feel joyful while pregnant, as your emotional well-being directly affects baby’s neurological & psychological development. Studies have indicated that more happy pregnant women are, the more they are likely to deliver a healthy baby. Below are some sure shot ways on how to stay happy during pregnancy,that can help you stay ahead of other issues and be unconditionally happy:

1.Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle:

As the pregnancy progresses you will begin to experience lethargy and fatigue due to the physical and hormonal changes which take place. Once you get into this phase, it is important that you start maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This can be in the form of exercising, eating right and being mentally alert. All these should be incorporated into your lifestyle as it will impact the development of the baby positively. A healthy and wholesome diet provides you with energy (physical & emotional) you require during this crucial time.

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2.Stay Away From Negative People:

Some people and situations are often referred to as ‘toxic’ because of the way they make you feel.

• Hanging around with people who are pessimists and surviving in an environment that is laden with hopelessness is a huge disaster if you are pregnant.
• Stay away from negative words, thoughts and actions, and most importantly, people who demonstrate them.
• This is no time to indulge in extra stress and cause burden to your mind and heart.

3. Yoga And Meditation:

For decades, yoga and meditation have proved to be a boon to pregnant women.

Undergo a good yoga session with a trained professional.

You will begin to feel rejuvenated, strong and happy.

The breathing exercises are said to release the emotional toxins and rebuild your thinking pattern.

Try to spend at least 30 minutes every day doing yoga and meditation. You will find a huge difference in the way you feel.

Yoga and meditation have proved to be a boon to pregnant women – google image 

4.Maintain A Journal:

This is an interesting phase of any woman’s life. Hence, it will be exciting to pen down your emotions and feelings. One can maintain a journal or a diary where they can jot down their thoughts. Many women write blogs or do vlogs to chronicle their journey and have an outlet to express their emotions.

5. Treat Others Kindly:

Treating others kindly may at times become testy, thanks to the horrendous mood swings that take a toll on your emotional balance.

• You will be easily irked and emotional during few phases while you are pregnant.
• Understand that this is not your fault.
• At the same time, do not demonstrate your irritated side to those around you.
• Try and control your random impulses. It may be tough to do so, but treating others badly will also end up making you feel guilty and unhappy.

6. Enjoy All That Preparation:

Before the arrival of your baby, you will be busy making plans.

• Right from arranging the nursery to shopping for pregnancy and your baby, you will be full of excitement as you plan and sort things.
• Enjoy the preparations to the fullest.
• Relish every moment as you expend on your needs and that of your baby’s.

7. Pamper Yourself:

This time is perfect to indulge in pampering yourself. You should enjoy spas and massages, get pedicures and other body massages, etc. It will bring you immense pleasure during pregnancy. However, make sure that any treatments you indulge in are safe during pregnancy

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8. Delegate Work:

Most times, pregnant women feel like they are lone warriors set to take over the oncoming duty of motherhood.

• This kind of self-burdening is of no benefit, except straining you both physically and emotionally.
• Feel free to ask for help and delegate work to the people in your home.
• In case you are a single mother, identify those select friends of yours who will come helpful in times of crisis post-delivery.
• Delegating a bit of work to others will enable you to focus on spending more time with your baby.

9.Breathe:

Breathing deeply rushes in powerful thoughts that result in equally promising actions.

• The more you focus on your breath and settle down, the more relaxed you will be at the time of labor and childbirth.
• What more, breathing goes a long way in helping you get rid of negative thoughts and challenges like postpartum depression.

Source: Mom Junction, Parenting Firstcry 

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