10 Cool Ways to Pamper Your Pregnant Body

With all those hormones working in overdrive, every pregnant mum or mum-to-be longs for pampering ideas to relax and feel better. Find 10 cool ideas you should try out…

1. Massage

It will be a worthy investment if you spent time and money in getting a therapeutic massage. Engage the service of a professional massage therapist who is specialised in prenatal massage. This will offer you a quiet, relaxing and pleasurable experience. Besides comfort, prenatal massage has its physiological benefits which improves blood circulation and oxygenation, reduces swelling, relieves aches and helps you sleep better.

2. Lavish Bath Soak.

Pamper yourself with a relaxing aromatherapy bath. Mix two drops of oil of neroli, lemon, and lavender with six teaspoons of apricot kernel or sweet almond oil. Add to a warm bath tub and soak away your worries. Do not soak longer than ten minutes.

3. A Knock-Out Outfit

You may have been feeling out of shape, overweight and unattractive as a result of your bump, so, get yourself a stunning maternity ensemble; it could be a gorgeous red dress or a chic pair of maternity jeans and a dazzling top for an evening out with hubby. Whatever you choose, be sure to make heads turn.

4. Indulge the Bulge

Pamper your belly as you reduce the risk of stretch marks by soaking a towel in a small bowl of warm milk and applying to your tummy. Redip and reapply for up to fifteen minutes, then, add a rich moisturizer like pure cocoa butter.

5. Pedicure and Manicure

Just in case you’re at that point where you cannot reach your own feet anymore, make a trip to the spa. Enjoy a session of pedicure and manicure which will not only make you feel pretty but will also improve circulation in your hands and feet, helping to reduce swelling.

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6. Sleep

Pamper yourself with frequent, relaxing naps. Try dusting your pillowcase with lavender powder or tuck a potpourri of lavender flowers under your pillow.

7. Luxury Foot Soak

Relax your nerves by soaking your feet in a basin filled with warm water and five drops of lavender oil. Soak both feet for ten minutes. Studies reveal that a ten-minute feet soak not only increases circulation to your legs and feet but also helps control stress and anxiety.

8. Music

Music is food to the soul. Gathering your favourite numbers, enjoy the music and dance. This is also a good form of exercise.

9. Skin care

If there is anything you must do to pamper your bump, it is taking care of your skin. To soothe your dry pregnancy skin, try this quick homemade moisturizer: mix one teaspoon of honey with one teaspoon of vegetable oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Rub into your hands, elbow, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on for ten minutes and then rinse with warm water.

10. Lingerie

You may have added a few kilos and feel fat but that is not to say you still can’t look sexy. Invest in a beautiful maternity bra that’s comfortable and attractive; ensure it makes you feel as good as it looks.