Joy in Birthing

Excerpt from Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth

You have heard of the “glow” that pregnancy is supposed to give you, you have heard some say “You look so healthy!” So why don’t you feel that glowing? Why as you look as your growing tummy and (other parts of your body) you slowly feel awkward, heavy, and fat? Are you wondering if your husband is still looking at you with “lust” and passion, and will you ever go back to your original figure? It’s easy to get caught up with the imposed vision of how a woman should look; a tiny waist and small hips and the perfect round tush! We are bombarded by a lot of propaganda, beautiful means thin, we are told, starving, and always on the go at some gym….

Believe what you may one hundred years ago a full figure was worshiped, in many aboriginal tribes the more meat on the bone the more beautiful, besides your roundness yields the goddess in you. What can you do to feel sexy?

• Set yourself on the path to a good day. When your day begins, before you start that first load of laundry or pull out the bucket and mop, sit down with a glass of juice and a little breakfast. It’s not good for your digestion to get bites on the run between household chores. Have a seat!
• How many times do we hear that we should drink 8-10 glasses of water per day? It’s really true, and if this routine is followed, your skin and your digestion will benefit greatly. Plus, think of all the exercise you get just running to the restroom! Your baby certainly needs the fluids, too, especially while the amniotic fluid is increasing.
• Try to get your shower before anyone else is awake, including your husband and your kids. You might also consider showering before you go to bed to get a jump on things.
• Maintain a simple hairstyle. Now might not be the time to “let it grow out” because that involves day after day of frustration until you get it where it should be. Stay with a familiar, flattering style that creates minimal work for you and with which you feel comfortable.
• If you are one to wear make-up when you go out, try just a dab even if you would not normally wear it just to run errands.
• Our husbands’ clothes make great maternity clothes, but have one or two things just for you that flatter your pretty, maternal shape.
• When you get a minute all to yourself at some point in the day, take that opportunity to relax, even if it’s just for 30 minutes. Pick up a book, do some needlework, write a letter, or peruse a magazine. This might even be a good time for a short snooze!

Remember, Mom, you’ll feel better about yourself and the day ahead if you make a small part of the day all yours. Your family will be glad you did it!

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