5 Traps That Most Parents-To-Be Fall Into
October 19, 2009 by Harriet A Morris
Filed under pregnancy
Do you have a baby on the way? With everything that needs to be ready, it’s not difficult to make a few errors of judgement. Read on for the real biggies to avoid.
Firstly, don’t worry about all the things that will be new to you. Think back to when you were a child. walking, talking, riding a bike…the list of new skills was endless. Did you worry about them? No, you just got on with acquiring those skills. No new parent ever starts off knowing how to do anything, but everyone manages – and so will you. Worrying about this is a waste of your precious energy.
Secondly, too few pregnant women take enough rest in their third trimester. It’s like they think that being active will make time pass quicker. Second-time-around moms, with a energetic toddler to look after, are green with envy at the free time available to first timers. There are numerous stories of women going into labor early because they were trying to do too much.
The third deadly mistake is to over-educate yourself about other people’s experiences giving birth. It is natural to want to know what it will be like, but the fact is that you never will until the big day. Other women’s horror stories are very unhelpful, so avoid them.
Perfectionism is yet another no-no, from the most expensive cot to a detailed ‘must have’ birth plan. Having a baby is an exercise in anti-perfectionism – don’t fight it!
Finally, getting in debt over the nursery is a major pitfall. Yes, it’s enjoyable to buy good quality baby goods, but if you can’t afford it you are just storing up bigger problems for yourself. Besides, baby nursery decoration should be all about having fun and letting your creative side come out to play. There are ways to bring your baby’s room up to date without breaking the bank or resorting to pale yellow animal friezes!
Pregnancy is a time to look after yourself. How many of these five pre-baby pitfalls are you complicating your pregnancy with? Don’t let them rule your life!
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