Self care practices for pregnancy

Some tips to help you make the most of your journey to motherhood

  •  Prepare and drink nourishing herbal teas
  •  Take candlelit baths
  •  Journal about your feelings, about what you are learning from your challenges and experiences
  •  Follow the circadian rhythms, go to bed early and rise early, spend time in the moonlight and sunlight
  •  Stretch and move your body (yoga, walking, dancing)
  •  Meditate, set aside times for absolute silence, colour mandalas
  •  Give yourself weekly manicures and monthly pedicures
  •  Take time to be creative (writing, painting, drawing, knitting, sewing etc.)
  •  Go on regular “dates” with your self and/or with your partner/with your kids
  •  Explore your sexuality
  •  Visualise and set intentions
  •  Purchase or borrow relaxation CD’s that walk you through deep relaxation techniques
  •  Communicate with your unborn child through guided meditations or journaling exercises
  •  Take time to be alone
  •  Take naps or rest when you feel the need to
  •  Prepare and eat luscious nourishing foods and beverages

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