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How to Pamper Yourself During Pregnancy: Trimester 2
by Ann Douglas
Looking for an excuse to pamper yourself? You've already hit the jackpot: pregnancy is the best excuse going for nurturing yourself mind, body, and soul. So unplug the phone, light some candles, and start running that bubblebath. Here are some fabulous ways to nurture your inner diva as you begin the countdown to delivery day.
Trimester 1 | Trimester 3
- Rent a pregnancy workout video and start investing some of that newfound burst of energy in staying fit and healthy.
- Sign up for prenatal fitness classes so that you'll have a chance to meet other moms-to-be.
- Invest in a good maternity/nursing bra. It'll serve you well down the road and provide you with much-needed comfort today. For the Cadillac of maternity/nursing bras (including some surprisingly fun and sexy numbers!), look for bras from Bravado! Designs.
- Cool down on a hot day by indulging in a glass of sparkling mineral water with a slice of lemon, lime, or cucumber. Mmmmm...
- Give your skin a rejuvenating spritz with Acqua Vita's orange scented Neroli Hydrosol or Evian's Brumisateur.
- Pamper yourself with a manicure and a pedicure - the perfect mid-trimester pick-me-up.
- Invest in a few good pillows. A pregnant gal can never have too many. And if money's no object, indulge in a body pillow - a mother-to-be's best friend.
- Tickle your funny bone by listening to Canadian singer/songwriter Nancy White's hilarious ode to motherhood, Momnipotent.
- Treat yourself to a facial. Because your skin is extremely sensitive during pregnancy, you'll want to avoid abrasive scrubs or exfoliants. Instead, go with an ultra-gentle hydrating mask like Fresh's Rose Face Mask.
- Camp out in the library for a couple of hours and pour through all the baby name books.
- Invite your girlfriends over for a sleepover party. The sleep deprivation will be great preparation for motherhood!
- Slather your stretched-out itchy belly with some ultra-soothing belly balm - either Substance's Belly Jelly or Acqua Vita's Belly Butter.
- Bliss out by listening to music and lighting some aromatherapy candles.
About the author:
Ann Douglas is the author of 21 books, including The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between, The Mother of All Baby Books: The Ultimate Guide to Your Baby's First Year, The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby, Baby Science and Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss. She is the mother of four children, ages 5 through 14, and can be contacted via her web site www.having-a-baby.com.
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