Nov 13, 2009 0
Living on Planet Pregnancy – Part 1
October 4, 209
Being pregnant may feel like you’re temporarily living on another “planet”. It’s an experience totally unfamiliar to you, yet familiar to hundreds of thousands of other women around the world. The first pregnancy is always as mysterious as it is perplexing. And for most expectant women, It’s a huge gift all wrapped up in a time span of nine months.
For nine months your pregnancy is rich with unknowns begging questions from you to your health care provider, friends, and family members who understand and may have experienced this journey before you. They know what to expect, right? And everyone has an answer for you too, right? Although some comfort may be found in their responses, the truth is, your pregnancy is as unique as you, incredibly personal, and unlike any one else’s, why?
It’s simple. There’s no one in this world like you.
So if living in a land of unknowns, or on “planet” Pregnancy for nine months is exasperating yet exciting, how can you be, feel, and enjoy your pregnancy while others around you may treat, speak, and behave differently — just because you are pregnant? Here are some ideas:
1. Celebrate the fact that you are an amazingly unique individual! No one can do or think the way you do. You and your pregnancy are special, pamper yourself.
2. Your pregnancy is not an “it” or a “thing” it’s part of you. You are nurturing and caressing your baby, sharing your body to provide what he or she needs for healthy development — love and nutrients. Eat well and y bond early with baby by playing music, sing lullabies, touch your belly often, indulge in a relaxation class like prenatal yoga.
3. What ever the circumstance, accept the pregnancy and do this as soon as you find out you are. If the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy were traumatic, are problematic, find a professional therapist, or coach to work through it. Emotional support is important during this time. The happier you are about your pregnancy the better your experience will be.
4. Start learning from day one about your body’s normal physical responses to pregnancy, and normal development of your baby. This will raise your comfort level. Make a list of questions and ask one or two each time you see your doctor or midwife. Don’t go on the internet pregnancy chat groups to ask. You won’t get the answer you want or need, plus you’ll read a lot of emotional material that may make you nervous. Always find your information from credible sources not hear-say or word of mouth.
Lesly 
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