Shop for It Are you ready with all your baby must-haves? Have you shopped til you dropped and ticked off all the items on your list? Or are you still baffled by babygros and cotton cellular blankets?
Stay Comfortable at Work As long as you are having no complications, you should be able to continue working right up to the final weeks or even days of your pregnancy. But make sure you schedule in regular rest times (15 minutes is often enough) when you can switch off from the daily grind and tune into your baby's world.
Stay Comfortable at Work As long as you are having no complications, you should be able to continue working right up to the final weeks or even days of your pregnancy. But make sure you schedule in regular rest times (15 minutes is often enough) when you can switch off from the daily grind and tune into your baby's world.
The last trimester is a remarkable period of growth and development for your child. It's also a time for you to slow down and take it easy. How to make these last few months more comfortable and fulfilling? Read on!
It's a question every pregnant woman eventually asks: How long can I keep working? For the answer to this question -- plus on-the-job strategies for staying healthy and comfortable at work -- read on!
Daddy's Checklist As birthing partner, you have your own list of To-Dos for the birth. If you haven't done so already, visit the maternity unit and work out a couple of routes from your house in case your usual one is blocked on the big day. Prepare the camera, and get to grips with the baby's car seat in advance.
A Class Act Your idea of childbirth classes is probably formed from a mixture of film scenes and hearsay from other expectant parents, and the idea of sitting on the floor in a circle practicing breathing techniques with total strangers might not appeal to you or your partner. But don't let your preconceptions put you off. The vast majority of classes are relaxed, fun affairs during which couples can find answers to all their questions, share their concerns and gain vital insight into what the big day will bring. Be sure to look into all the options available in your area before signing up.
Make the Most of your Maternity Leave Though you may feel impatient to meet your baby, don't wish the final weeks of pregnancy away. This is a great opportunity to concentrate on yourself for a change. So why not join an antenatal class, such as yoga or aqua aerobics, where you can make new friends. Or take up that hobby you've always wanted to try. Make time to see your friends, too, before the nesting instinct kicks in and you become obsessed with the urge to get the house ready for the new arrival.
It Takes Two Parents-to-be can share the magic of pregnancy in many ways. Keeping a diary is a great way to express personal feelings. Mums, especially, need to remain sensitive to the needs of their partners who may feel cut off from the experience. Share any new sensations you feel from within, encourage your partner to talk to your bumb and to feel your baby's responses. And spend time together guessing at your little one's future temperament, facial features and little habits.
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK! You have reached the end of your pregnancy and are moments away from finally holding your baby in your arms. As you enter this exciting chapter in your life, remember that everything you've learnt over the past nine months will help you in your new role as a mother. It's been an amazing journey during which you accomplished nothing short of a miracle. Inside you, a new life has taken shape and blossomed into the bundle of joy who will transform your life forever. Be confident as you embark on the final leg of the journey. You'll be fantastic, we just know it! So the very best of luck from us all at Pampers Village!
Tip of the Month For a last-minute pick-me-up why not treat yourself to a visit to the hairdressers and perhaps even some new makeup. Take the opportunity now – before your hands are full and your thoughts are completely focused on your wonderful new baby!
