Maternity leave is very different from real vacation. Even before it began, the life of a woman who is preparing to become a mother changes dramatically and does not always become like a fairy tale. In this article we offer a selection of things that will help you feel comfortable in a wonderful, but such a difficult period of pregnancy. Do not save on yourself, because the future of the baby, which will soon be born, depends on your health and good mood.
1. Special underwear, clothes and shoes
Perhaps, only during pregnancy can a woman's body change so much in a short time. Not surprisingly, picking up clothes is even harder than before. After all, a pregnant woman needs to find not just a beautiful dress, blouse or sweater - the thing must also fit on the rounded belly.
In search of clothes and shoes, it is not necessary to go to a specialized store for pregnant women. You just need to follow the recommendations: choose dresses, sweaters, T-shirts of wide cut, which is now in fashion, and shoes and boots - low heels, suitable for walking with a baby.
As for jeans, pants and tights, they still need to be special. Products that are sewn for pregnant women are distinguished by a special cut, due to which they do not press on the stomach. The following things are 2 in 1, that is, suitable for both pregnant and lactating mothers: cotton panties and bras with wide straps, T-shirts and sweaters with comfortable wide cutouts.
2. Bandage
When the stomach grows, gynecologists recommend a woman to put on a bandage. In the late stages of pregnancy, it even becomes an indispensable accessory for many. The bandage performs 2 useful functions at once - it helps to support the stomach and removes part of the load from the back.
Bandages that are used during pregnancy are divided into 2 types. The reinforced version is a belt, lightweight - panties. The bandage will provide invaluable assistance to the expectant mother if she has weak abs muscles. The main thing is to wear it correctly. You need to do this in the morning after waking up, lying in bed.
3. Fitball
The gymnastic ball will allow the pregnant woman to comfortably do exercises to strengthen the muscles that are involved during childbirth. More importantly, the fitball helps expectant mothers to relax their back, and the load on it due to the rounded abdomen is very high. In addition, making simple springy movements calms - this is a kind of meditation.
Gymnastic ball will be useful after childbirth. It can be used to rock a child or do the exercisesthat will help with infant colic.
4. Special pillow for sleeping
Pregnant women often complain of insomnia.Not only is the expectant mother concerned about the upcoming changes in life, but her belly does not always allow her to take a comfortable sleeping position. For such cases, a special pillow in the form of a horseshoe was invented. Its size and shape make it convenient to place it under the stomach. When a baby is born, such a pillow will serve as an accessory for feeding.
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5. Fragrance-free cosmetics
Sometimes because toxicosis the life of a future mother literally turns upside down: all the smells and tastes that a woman used to love begin to cause disgust, an allergy arises that never caused such reactions. Salvation for a pregnant woman suffering from toxicosis will be fragrance-free cosmetics.
Fragrances are substances that are used to drown out the smell of a cosmetic base or to create a new, more pronounced and lasting aroma. Previously, only natural components were used for these purposes, in the worst case, with the addition of synthetic ones. However, modern cosmetics manufacturers everywhere use synthetic fragrances, and they are potential allergens. Therefore, expectant mothers should make a choice in favor of fragrance-free products. Especially now cosmetics are being produced specifically for pregnant women - shampoos, creams, balms and much more.
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