Normally, some pregnant women will get stress from the beginning of their pregnancy either from getting pregnant or pregnancy worries like the fetus health, their own well-being, any complications during pregnancy, before childbirth and after Childbirth etc. To make pregnant women feel relax with less stress, here are some guidelines they should practice!
- To get enough sleep, if pregnant women do not get enough sleep in the night, having a daytime nap is recommended to get a better sleep.
- To wear loose dresses, stay in the well-ventilated area or take a bath will help pregnant women feel comfortable and relax.
- To prepare baby clothes and utensils, meet other mums-to-be to share experiences. To talk to others will reduce anxiety.
- To watch favorite feel-good movies will make pregnant women happy, laugh and have a good mood. To avoid psycho killer and drama movies as they will lead to an increase in stress and depression.
- During pregnancy, the body becomes shabby with dry skin or hair loss, mums-to-be should relieve stress by getting their hair cut and use Non-chemical skin care.
- To change the environment by travelling to new natural places to breathe pure air will make pregnant women feel good and it is recommended to travel during the second trimester as the safest period.
- To plan for the childbirth, parenting, finance in advance to reduce anxiety and be ready to cope in the future.
Dr. Tharinee Lamluk
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN) Specialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Women Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital, 2nd Floor, Building A
Tel 02-617-2444 ext 4268-4269
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