As a first time mom, I was really scared about anything bad happens after delivery, so I did lots of research during pregnancy to see how can we avoid it.
Looking back, a few small habits made a big difference for me. I used belly oil every day starting early pregnancy to keep my skin comfortable as it stretched. Thus, I don’t have stretch marks. I also practiced gentle Kegel exercises starting from early pregnancy and light walks to stay active without overdoing it. I saw Momcozy introduced a maternity ball recently. I believe this will very very helpful! I don’t experience something like urine leakage or pubic bone pain.
I also started to use pregnancy pillow in about 4 months and it helped me sleep better and reduced back and hip discomfort. Even for now, I’m using it and I don’t have too much discomfort after delivery.
Finally, husband’s support is also helpful. My husband took me outside for sunshine so that I don’t suffer from losing too much calcium lol.
None of these things felt dramatic at the time, but my tip is simple: don’t wait until postpartum to take care of yourself. Small daily habits during pregnancy can make recovery, feeding, and those first weeks with your baby feel a little easier!
Haha yes. And when I’m not using it, my husband uses it lol. When I said I want a pregnancy pillow during pregnancy, he bought it for me in 1 sec, because he said he will use it when I finish nursing… haha
Couldn’t agree more. Growing up I’d always hear that if you plan on becoming pregnant you should at least start taking care of yourself a year or two before. From taking care of physical,health, and mental is all very important on how your pregnancy and postpartum will go. It all went out my ear though and had forgotten. Thank you for the reminder and I love that your sharing this it’s very important to know this.
Yeah! I actually did a good job. I was really scared of birth injuries lol. That’s why I did tons of research of how to minimize birth injuries early pregnancy. So far I only feel some back pain when I lift heavy things. And you are correct that it is better to take care of even before pregnancy. If I did more exercise on my back, probably my back pain will be better.
Yes girl, I really wish more people talked about taking care of yourself BEFORE baby gets here too!! I was always thinking about baby and what I needed to get ready, but it’s so easy to forget that our bodies are going thru sooo much too. The pregnancy pillow was a lifesaver for me, especially when sleeping got uncomfortable And having a supportive husband makes such a difference too. Those little things may not seem like much in the moment, but they really can add up! I love the reminder to not wait until postpartum to start taking care of mama
And having a supportive husband makes such a difference too. Those little things may not seem like much in the moment, but they really can add up! I love the reminder to not wait until postpartum to start taking care of mama 
