Radiant and… glowing?

Have you ever heard a pregnant woman described as radiant & glowing? It’s hardly accurate, especially when you ask someone who’s pregnant.

When asked to describe how she felt, these are the terms most often used by pregnant mamas, according to Google last year:

Excited, worried, fearful, stressed, joyful, anxious, crazy,

constipated, nauseated, tired, clumsy, and gaseous.

Not surprisingly, the word “radiant” didn’t appear at all.

At Home4Birth, we focus on the entire woman’s being during pregnancy. And here are the truths of what to expect:

It is totally normal to feel ambivalent about being pregnant. Pregnancy can change a lot of things in your life and your emotions may swing from elated to despair.
Body image changes quickly and can be challenging. The key is to remember that your body is building a baby, and when construction is over, you get your body back.
Your partner may or may not act as invested in the pregnancy as you are – especially in the early stages. Until he/she can feel the baby kicking, it is a totally abstract experience for the person who is not carrying the baby.
People can be intrusive and sometimes, insensitive. Be ready for folks that touch your belly without permission, and offer unsolicited advice. Be clear about your personal boundaries and focus on understanding that they are interested in you and your baby.
Your single and work friends may have mixed feelings about your pregnancy. It means the friendship and work relationship will invariably change. We tend to bond with people who have similar experiences and your pregnancy means you are moving out of their comfort zone. Try not to take it personally.

At Home4Birth, we focus on enjoying all the ups and downs of this amazing period in your life. And, we’re right there with you, understanding, appreciating, supporting and helping you prepare for the birth at home you want, even when you aren’t feeling “radiant.”