TriLASTIN Maternity Blog

Pregnancy can feel like a restrictive time but there are still many opportunities available to you to explore the outdoors! With your doctor's okay, feel free to experience a variety of activities. These are also fun date ideas with your partner.

Pregnant women are encouraged to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. The British Journal of Sports Medicine says “prenatal physical activity should be considered a front-line therapy for reducing the risk of pregnancy complications and enhancing maternal physical and mental health.” Walking and hiking are the most common activities pregnant women choose to do outside, but there are so many other possibilities! We’ve made a list of some great choices for you:

Spring is upon us and the weather is getting nice outside. There are so many fun and active things to do in nature, but are they safe when you’re pregnant? If you are already active, it’s safe to stay active. If you have been wanting to get into better shape, now is actually a great time to start as long as you ease into it. To take advantage of the sunny days and nice temperatures walking and hiking are two of the best all around exercises. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and keep on track.

Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere at any time by turning focus inward and slowing down to breathe, reflect, and listen to our minds and bodies. Whether you incorporate mindfulness into your morning routine or during a daily walk around your neighborhood, stopping to check in on yourself is a vital way to maintain positive mental health.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of hands kneading away the knots in your back and feeling the stress melt away from your body. A massage can increase circulation and reduce swelling, which are magical words when you're pregnant. It can even improve the tone of your skin! A good massage can leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed for the rest of your day. 

Aromatherapy is often used as a natural remedy to relieve anxiety and stress. One theory of how this works is that by stimulating the smell receptors in your nose, they can send messages to your nervous system. They are also thought to have a subtle effect on the body’s chemical and energy systems.

Taking control of your sleep schedule can be a difficult process but your body and mind will both thank you as your stress level begins to drop. Better sleep and less stress make for a happier and healthier future mom.

Between morning sickness, financial considerations, and preparing for the baby to come home after delivery, life is suddenly a lot more complex than it was before. To prevent pregnancy skin problems before they even start, stress management is essential during pregnancy.

Juggling everything else you have on your plate during pregnancy sometimes makes self care seem impossible or even selfish, but taking care of yourself = taking care of your growing baby.