Mom-To-Be Mistakes That You Can Avoid Today

By Harriet A Morris

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.

The first - and very widespread - mistake that pregnant women make is to be over-anxious about the whole experience of labor and motherhood. Of course it is an uncertain time, but you can make things much easier for yourself by letting go and accepting the fact that you are about to enter the unknown. And what an adventure it is!

Another pitfall is trying to do too much. This is, of course, the curse of the modern woman. However it can have more serious consequences in pregnancy. If you start your maternity leave too late, you may find you have less time than you think before going into labor. Only you can tell, but do listen to your body.

Number three on the list is letting other people tell you their birth horror stories. It's just not fair on someone who has yet to experience giving birth. You might want to avoid forums and pregnancy magazines (by far the worst culprits for this kind of worry-mongering).

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!

The final error of judgement is spending too much on your baby's nursery. If you're on a budget, avoid nursery sets. Instead, create a warm welcoming environment with a nursery wall mural or giant stickers.

To sum up, preparing for the birth of a baby is always an uncertain time, but you can reduce unnecessary stress by following these guidelines. besides, it will be no time before your bundle of joy is here. That's the time when the fun really starts!

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