Pregnancy is an extraordinary time - a beautiful blend of joy, wonder and change. As your body nurtures new life, prioritising your own wellness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your baby. Whether it's staying active, creating moments of calm, or planning for postpartum recovery, these simple tools and tips are here to support you every step of the way.
Move Your Body
Your body is working wonders, and staying active is a way to honour its incredible journey. Gentle exercise can help boost your energy, reduce comfort and prepare you for the big day. If heading to a studio isn't your thing, online classes let you move in the comfort of your home. We love:
Barre Definition: Low impact yet effective hybrid barre and Pilates classes to strengthen your changing body.
Fluidform Pilates: Focuses on gentle, controlled movements to support your core, pelvic floor and overall strength.
Empowered Mother: Physio-led exercise and expert education online program for every stage of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Reduce Stress
Pregnancy brings a mix of emotions - excitement, love and sometimes a little anxiety. Taking even a few minutes a day to pause and breath can make a world of difference. Our favourite pregnancy focused mindfulness apps are:
Expectful: Designed just for mums-to-be, this app offers meditations and visualisations tailored to your pregnancy, Frome easing stress to improving sleep, it's like a pocket-sized dose of calm.
MamaZen: Combines guided meditation, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to address common pregnancy and motherhood challenges likes stress, anxiety and sleep struggles. Its affirmations and visualisations are tailored to the emotional journey of motherhood.
Mindful Mama: Offers guided meditations, breathing exercises and mindfulness practices specifically designed for pregnancy and motherhood. The app helps expectant mums reduce stress, stay present and nurture emotion wellbeing throughout every stage of their journey.
Eat A Balanced Diet
Your body is doing something extraordinary and nourishing it with wholesome, balanced meals is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and your growing baby. These helpful books offer expert guidance and delicious recipes to support a healthy pregnancy.
The 9 Whole Months by Dr. Jennifer Lang, MD: A practical guide covering essential nutrition, fitness and wellness tips to support you and your baby through each stage of pregnancy.
Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy by Rhiannon Lambert: Packed with over 80 simple, nutrient-rich recipes, this book makes healthy eating during pregnancy easy and enjoyable.
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art Of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou: A comforting guide with healing recipes and holistic advice to support your body during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Get Enough Sleep
Growing a tiny human is no small feat and rest is your body's way of recharging for the journey ahead. Developing a bedtime routine can help you sleep more soundly.
Set A Routine: Go to bed at the same time every nght to help you body wind down.
Create A Cosy Space: A pregnancy pillow, blackout curtains and soothing white noise can make your bedroom a haven.
Unplug Before Bed: Swap screens for a relaxing book or gentle stretching to ease into sleep.
If sleep is elusive, apps like Calm or Sleep Cycle can help guide you to rest. Remember, naps are your best friend during this time - embrace them whenever you can.
Capture The Memories
Pregnancy is a fleeting chapter, full of moments you'll want to remember forever. To make life easy, clever photo tracking apps like Baby Story or CineMama let you document your bump's journey (from your first ultrasound, feeling those little kicks to documenting your bump week by week), creating a keepsake to look back on. Alternatively, document your precious journey via a Pregnancy Journal.
Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey, one that's as unique as you are. Embrace the tools and practices that resonate with you and remember - self-care isn't just for you; it's for your baby too. Whether it's a moment of mindfulness, a gentle stretch or simply resting when you need to, every step you take toward wellness is a step toward a beautiful new chapter.