From the moment you first suspect that you may be pregnant until the moment you’re holding your baby in your arms, it can seem like you’re on an emotional roller coaster. This constant flow of emotions can be exhausting.
Experiencing a wide range of emotions during pregnancy is normal. It’s certainly not always easy being pregnant, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be a miserable period of time either.
Whether you’re already feeling happy or looking for ways to boost your mood during pregnancy, we’ve got plenty of suggestions for you.

– Take Each Day As It Comes: You should always live in the moment and focus on the baby. This helps deal with the situation at hand rather than non-existent problems. Keeping the focus on happiness during this time helps you take on all the struggles that come up during this phase.

– Spend time with loved ones: It can help to ground you in the present, reduce anxiety, and decrease stress. Talking to a loved one can also be a way to get some laughs in, which can be mood changing and can help you feel more connected. These connections can be a powerful source of encouragement and offer support during pregnancy.

– Spend time engaging in meditation sessions: This can reduce stress, help control anxiety, promote a positive outlook on life, improve sleep, help control pain and decrease blood pressure.

– Get a prenatal massage: A massage can go a long way if you’re feeling sad and anxious. By relieving muscle tension and improving overall health, massage therapy can also help to relieve some of the aches and pains that may be getting you down.

– Try aromatherapy: Scents can be powerful. Just a whiff of a certain smell can bring memories rushing to the forefront of your mind or lower your blood pressure. While pregnant, make sure to check with your doctor about any essential oils you intend to use for aromatherapy to ensure that they will be safe for you and your baby.

– Breathing deeply: The more you focus on your breath and settle down, the more relaxed you will be at the time of labor and childbirth. What more, breathing goes a long way in helping you get rid of negative thoughts and challenges like postpartum depression.

– Exercise & eat healthily: The ability to exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and feelings of depression. Additionally, exercise increases the number of endorphins produced by the body, which not only can not only bring feelings of happiness but also help reduce feelings of pain. Talk to your doctor about exercises that are safe for you.
There are many benefits to eating healthy, including weight control and increased immunity, and a decreased chance of illness can result in a mood boost. Taking control of your food choices and eating to nourish your body and your baby can empower you to feel better each day.

– Enjoy all preparations: Before the arrival of your baby, you will be busy making plans. Right from arranging the nursery to shopping for pregnancy and your baby, you will be full of excitement as you plan and sort things. Enjoy the preparations to the fullest and Relish every moment as you expand on your needs and that of your baby’s.

– Delegate Work: Most times, pregnant women feel like they are lone warriors set to take over the oncoming duty of motherhood. It is essential that you ask for help wherever required and start delegating work to your family members in order to focus more on your health and the arrival of your baby.