PREGNANCY

The effects of the mother's thoughts and emotions on the unborn child

Stages of pregnancy

The father's role in pregnancy

Lifestyle habits and stress

Single mothers

Planning ahead for working mothers

Diet and nutrition in pregnancy

Things to avoid in pregnancy

Exposure to abuse and violence

Exercise and body treatments

Energy maintenance

Making a home

Lovers in the moonlight

by Marc Chagall

MAKING A HOME

What can you do to prepare the space for the baby? It is ideal to welcome a newborn in a way that is gentle on the senses: rooms that are simple, clean and light, and though de-cluttering isn't always easy to do, it always feels good afterwards. You could ready your home for the baby and the new lifestyle to come by looking at each room and evaluating what clutter you can clear up, what objects or furniture you can give away, what can be put away, what can be cleaned, repaired or repainted. You could call it a form of anticipated nesting! This may also help you more easily accommodate the baby's changing mobility needs, and make baby-proofing much easier when the time comes.

See Welcoming the baby, nourishing the senses

Clothing and care for the baby

Baby proofing the home


 

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