Finding out you are expecting can be exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time, but don’t worry, I went through it and it all worked out fine.

While you are embracing the first taste of physical and emotional transformation, it is important to stay positive for the first trimester of your pregnancy. The first trimester is the perfect time to start channeling the happy vibes by planning for your own #maternity Instagram content, nesting in preparation for the arrival of your baby. After all, there are a lot content and pictures worth sharing which you can plan ahead instead of just a #throwback. *wink*

Here are the top 3 tips to your Instagram account like a professional social media mommy (or at least have a lot of fun while using it to engage with your circle of friends!):

TIP #1 : SAFETY FIRST

Instagram is a great place to keep up with the news and your friends, but never forget to protect your family’s privacy and online safety. If you are thinking about sharing personal photos of your family and children, do consider to use privacy settings to allow only the people you approved to see your photos. You may also consider switching your entire Instagram account private so that you can control who sees your content.

TIP #2 : CHOOSE A TOPIC OF YOUR INTEREST

Pick a subject in maternity and motherhood that interest you, it can be education, food, fashion, baby room decoration, baby care or etc. – turn those researches into informative posts by including your own personal observations and share them with your network of friends. Part of choosing a topic also means your Instagram content will have a consistent tone too.

TIP #3 : CREATE YOUR OWN CALENDAR

Your first ultrasound examination and picture, decoration of the baby room, the delivery day, your baby’s first cry and the list goes on. These are the priceless occasions that will make motherhood and parenting magical, so mark your calendar as you don’t want to miss capturing these fleeting moments with a camera (with your husband’s help of course). Share those joyous moments on your Instagram to spread the positivity!

There are really no rules to planning your Instagram content, just make sure you enjoy every minute and make the most of your pregnancy. Keep cool, keep calm and carry on mommies.