Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Pregnancy Advice From Team Mommy Vol. 1
I wouldn't be involved with Daytipper if I didn't love dishing out advice. As any Dear Abby-wannabe would tell you, it's important to know your tip-giving limitations. Thankfully, I won't be sharing any 'what to do when you're pregnant advice.' For that, we turn to Team Mommy - some of Daytippers intelligent and brave child-bearing women.
Jennifer in Illinois says:
How to relieve pressure when pregnant
Get on your hands and knees. Let the top half of your body go down to the ground. Keep your bottom in the air. It helps shift the baby off your lower region and helps relieve the pressure down below.
Amy in Indiana says:
Use email to create electronic baby book
When I was pregnant with both of my children I opened up Gmail accounts for them and started sending them e-mails about my pregnancy. When they were born, I would update them periodically on how they were developing, what they were doing that was new, and what their favorite toys were. I hope that as they grow they'll enjoy looking back at their lives. And it's way easier than keeping a baby book.
April in Pennsylvania says:
How to prevent morning sickness and heartburn
When pregnant I had terrible morning sickness, heartburn and indigestion. A friend of mine made me some fresh mint tea to drink and it worked like a charm. Take a nice handful of fresh mint leaves and make a gallon of mint tea. Make it as sweet as you want it and drink it as often has needed to help with the morning sickness, heartburn and or indigestion. It works great!
Amy in Michigan says:
Make your jeans fit longer while pregnant
This tip was a life saver for me in my pregnancy. When your jeans get a little too tight, but you are still too small for maternity pants, loop a rubber band around the button on your pants and through the button hole. This will expand your waistline while still holding your pants up.
(Note: This applies to overweight folks too!)
Lauren in Texas says:
Heating pad alternative for pregnant women
Pregnant women aren't supposed to use heating pads because it endangers the baby. But there is an alternative option that works pretty well. Place a heating pad on a pillow for 15 minutes so it heats up the pillow. Now, use the pillow as a heat source.
Looking for more pregnancy tips? We've got plenty! Just search the site for "pregnant" and vote yours favorites up. Also, feel free to leave a comment below.
Jennifer in Illinois says:
How to relieve pressure when pregnant
Get on your hands and knees. Let the top half of your body go down to the ground. Keep your bottom in the air. It helps shift the baby off your lower region and helps relieve the pressure down below.
Amy in Indiana says:
Use email to create electronic baby book
When I was pregnant with both of my children I opened up Gmail accounts for them and started sending them e-mails about my pregnancy. When they were born, I would update them periodically on how they were developing, what they were doing that was new, and what their favorite toys were. I hope that as they grow they'll enjoy looking back at their lives. And it's way easier than keeping a baby book.
April in Pennsylvania says:
How to prevent morning sickness and heartburn
When pregnant I had terrible morning sickness, heartburn and indigestion. A friend of mine made me some fresh mint tea to drink and it worked like a charm. Take a nice handful of fresh mint leaves and make a gallon of mint tea. Make it as sweet as you want it and drink it as often has needed to help with the morning sickness, heartburn and or indigestion. It works great!
Amy in Michigan says:
Make your jeans fit longer while pregnant
This tip was a life saver for me in my pregnancy. When your jeans get a little too tight, but you are still too small for maternity pants, loop a rubber band around the button on your pants and through the button hole. This will expand your waistline while still holding your pants up.
(Note: This applies to overweight folks too!)
Lauren in Texas says:
Heating pad alternative for pregnant women
Pregnant women aren't supposed to use heating pads because it endangers the baby. But there is an alternative option that works pretty well. Place a heating pad on a pillow for 15 minutes so it heats up the pillow. Now, use the pillow as a heat source.
Looking for more pregnancy tips? We've got plenty! Just search the site for "pregnant" and vote yours favorites up. Also, feel free to leave a comment below.
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