Beautiful gifts for a newly pregnant friend

Help mum to be stay active

As the third trimester and impending her due date approach, the thought of exercise can be overwhelming.

Now is a great time to help your pregnant friend stay active. Offer to take a walk with her, do a yoga or aqua aerobics class. The benefits of being active throuhout pregnancy include increased energy, improved fitness, reduced back and pelvic pain, improved posture, improved circulation and more¹.

Choose aerobic activities – activities that make your heart beat faster – like walking fast, dancing, swimming, or raking leaves. You should still be able to talk during these activities. – healthfinder.gov

She may next extra support during the Winter months when it’s dark earlier and cold outside.

1. Source: Better Health Channel

Help her plan ahead

Expectant mums are usually expecting things to change once baby arrives, but often the reality can be harder than one had imagined it might be.

Help her plan some things ahead. For example, some meals for the freezer (think lasagne, curries and stir fry’s with rice,) that can be heated in minutes when cooking is the last thing on everyone’s mind. Or some yummy yet healthy snacks that will fuel her body, and  can be eaten on the go (think home made protein balls or slices).

Book a hair appointment for a few weeks after baby has arrived. Or a massage. Or a cleaner to come and help her around the house for a few hours.