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5 undisputed hobbies to take up during pregnancy

5 undisputed hobbies to take up during pregnancy

 

When you are pregnant, your body is pushed to its limits in more ways than one can imagine. While most know about the physical strains of pregnancy, only a few talk about the mental and emotional strain. Prenatal anxiety during pregnancy and even paranoia are very common emotional strains that occur due to the hormonal imbalance. These need as much care as any physical condition. Talking to psychologists about this is important. There are also preventive actions like picking up hobbies that are safe, productive and relaxing.

The physical strains of pregnancy can limit the kind of activities you can perform during pregnancy. Although you must exercise (consulting your doctor).

Hobbies help take our mind off the day to day routine. Staying at home most days can feel isolating but having a hobby that you can fall back on from time to time will help you gain perspective. Find these hobbies below and pick your choice.

Learn an Instrument

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Music is one of the most important aspects of life, it is a known fact that music keeps you calm, composed and energetic. Music also develops your child’s acoustic senses and is considered as an essential mood developing tool for your child when they are in your belly. Learning an instrument can be a great way for you to calm yourself down while deepening the bond with your little one. In fact, music is often used during pregnancy to develop your child’s brain activity in productive and healthy ways. Learn instruments that aren’t as demanding on your body. Wind instruments like flutes also promote breathing which by itself is a relaxing activity. You can choose to have a tutor at home or you can visit a nearby class. But in every way, taking up this one hobby will relax every stress inside you.

Writing

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It is known as one of the healthiest and most popular forms of self-expression. Writing is a great hobby to pick up when you’re pregnant. Be it an emotional journal or a work of fiction, this activity puts every running thought to paper. The art of writing is cathartic and releases numerous useful brain chemicals to fight anxiety and depression. It is also a healthy manner of self-expression which requires attention and focus. It doesn’t need much physical movement therefore, fatigue isn’t a concern here. You can write in a freshly new diary or you can start scribbling your thoughts in an old notebook, it doesn’t matter. One of the creative ways to use writing during pregnancy is that you can start recording your moods and your diet in a diary every day. You can write about your baby’s movements inside you and how you feel about all of this. This journal can continue even after childbirth. It is great way to be alert. It is also a brilliant way to have it like a precious memory for the rest of your life.

Other fields you can explore is – poem writing, song writing, blogging, join book clubs, read more books. One of the most interesting things to do is to learn a new language. There are never enough languages to learn.

Photography

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Photography is the art that will never let another moment with your little one fade into memory. Learning photography is a great use of your time when you’re pregnant. The art of taking the right photograph is something that needs you to develop an aesthetic sense. Photography isn’t just for creating memories. It is also something that forces you to consider perspectives. Understanding alternate perspectives can help in the long run, especially when it is time to teach your child about art or when you’re doing a project with them.

You can take pictures while you take a stroll. It will be good way to walk and create art at the same time. Try to make an album of this precious time.

Painting

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Do you know – Art therapy is also one of the most popular ways to prevent or manage depression? Colours are aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, they promote calmness and joy. Creativity is one of the best companions for a healthy mind. Painting requires a lot of creativity. It also requires very little movement and can help you express yourself in a productive manner. In the long run, this is a great skill to have because it can help you form bonds with your kid.

If you are more of a sketcher, then you can go into that path as well. This field is unlimited with so many additions happening every day. You can try out different things if you are into exploring the art of drawing and painting.

Knitting

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This one is kept last because it’s there as a suggestion everywhere. It is one of the most common hobbies for pregnant stay-at-home moms. Knitting is so popular at this precious time because it is actually considered as a stress-buster. It needs concentration, creativity and hand dexterity. This activity also requires very little physical movement, making it relaxing for both the body and the mind. Knitting also can be pragmatic, you could always use the time you have to knit a special beanie or a sweater for upcoming little one. This activity is known to keep depression, paranoia and anxiety at bay. What more reason would you need? If this activity makes you excited then pick up the best yarns and start criss-crossing!

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