As mummies enter their 2nd trimester, your body will undergo a whole bunch of changes. This is to be expected since you have another little human being growing inside you after all! You start to have an increased sense that the pregnancy is real as your tummy swells and you feel your little one move about inside you.

Here are some tips to help manage the discomfort that you may encounter during this period, as well as make your childbirth experience easier and more joyful.

Be Physically Active

It might be tempting to just lay back and be pampered during your pregnancy, but doing some light exercises such as walking and yoga have many benefits. Walking alleviates swelling and sore legs, while yoga can help mummies to stay calm and focused during childbirth.

Wear Comfortable Maternity Clothes

Your normal clothes is unlikely to fit you anymore, so look for loose, comfortable, maternity wear, such as pants or dresses with a stretchy waistband to accommodate your growing baby. Also consider getting a maternity bra that doubles as a nursing bra.

Get Baby Essentials

You may not need to buy a baby high chair yet for your bundle of joy, but it’s a good time to start looking around baby stores for essentials, such as an infant car seat and baby cot. You can also stock up on PETPET® Tape newborn diapers if an online sale happens close to your delivery date. Confirm the right diaper size during checkout as newborn diapers are made to be extra soft for baby’s delicate skin.

Stay Healthy

Drinking lots of water helps to alleviate constipation, a common issue that mummies face during pregnancy. Eating a nutritious diet rich in vitamins is greatly beneficial for both mummy and baby.

Join an Antenatal Class

Some hospitals and childcare centres offer antenatal classes that mummies and daddies to prepare for childbirth. These educational classes provide information on looking after and feeding babies, as well as serve as a form of support for new parents.

Build a Support System

Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from your parents, family members, or friends with kids. A new mother’s postpartum health is equally important, so having that support system in place after childbirth can greatly help mummy and daddy deal with new stresses of parenthood.