TPJ 105: Self-Care During Pregnancy

By the time you're reading this, I hope to have had my fifth baby. But at the time of this recording, I'm pregnant with number five, and I want to share some self-care tips for when you're pregnant. To some, self-care is a luxury. But I believe it’s a necessity.     It's been a hectic, crazy time in my life being home with my kids and running my business. Even so, I prioritize self-care and it has made this pregnancy so much more joyful for me.    And I want to share those tips with you because I think self care is something that sometimes goes out the window. When we're parents to young children, especially when we have a lot of stress going on, when we're busy with work or running a home, we often take care of everyone except ourselves.    Unfortunately, that is not a sustainable strategy. We are likely to burn out. We are likely to build resentment and we are likely to not perform the best that we can.    I know I’m so lucky to be able to do all of these things, and not everyone is able to prioritize self-care. So just like with all my work, take what works for you and leave the rest. It may or may not resonate. But if it does, I hope you find this helpful and inspiring!    [03:17] I like to feel put together and wear things that don't make me feel extra "frumpy" [04:02] 1. Dress and get ready for the day [07:10] 2. Move your body [08:40] 3. Prioritize your sleep [08:52] 4. Intermittent fasting [11:44] 5. Eat well & take supplements [12:29] 6. Address fears and past birthing trauma [14:59] 7. Take care of your mind [17:20] 8. Declutter, organize, and decorate [18:38] 9. Make your home comfortable [19:18] 10. Incorporate nature [21:34] Ask yourself "How can I make this work for me?"   If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @parentingjunkie or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!Are you subscribed to my podcast? Subscribe here so that fresh episodes are delivered directly to you. Those shiny 5-star ratings and sweet reviews have me all gushy, thank you. But more importantly, they help other parents discover the Parenting Junkie Show and spread the word about Loving parenting and Parenting from Love. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me, you can leave one here.    Want to connect to like-minded parenting junkies? Join our (free & awesome) FB community Love Parenting with Avital.   Resources:   The Paula Method Pregnancy & birth meditations   Full Show Notes: https://www.theparentingjunkie.com/105