You found out you are expecting…now what? Are you or your family members and friends wondering how to celebrate pregnancy?
Here are 10 ideas that will help moms-to-be embrace the bump, safely and happily, during such a special time of a mother’s life. Or the following ideas will inspire others to plan something for the preggers gal in your life!
Things to do to celebrate pregnancy:
1. A Toast with Non-Alcoholic Wine
Alcohol-free wine lets any expecting mom-to-be to cheers to their future bundle of joy with a nonalcoholic fizzy treat. Pregnant or not, it is a great alcohol-free option to have at your next gathering.
2. A Pregnancy Subscription from Bump Boxes
What better way to pamper yourself than with a pregnancy subscription surprise gift box each month. Mom-to-be gets full-sized items sent throughout the 9 months of pregnancy. It makes a great gift or way to pamper yourself with everything from bath and body products to fashion or beauty items, to keepsakes.
Of course an obvious way to celebrate is with a baby shower. It is the perfect time to gather friends and family members to indulge on tasty food, mocktails, and take tons of fun pictures you will remember for years to come. Of course, the gifts for you and the baby are the icing on the cake, from necessities to fun surprises!
Also a growing trend, similar to the classic baby shower, is the gender reveal party! What a perfect way to celebrate not just your pregnancy but the sex of the baby. It gives guests that chance to guess what they think the baby will be and is a fun way to gather a group for a fun event to announce if it will be a he or she!
When you know the middle of the night feedings, dirty diapers, lots of baby tears, and of course smiles and coo’s and the positive parts of having a baby, are in your near future, a vacation with your partner before labor-day may be just what the doctor ordered. Whether you enjoy a beach trip, spa, or golf-themed vacation, or more of a sightseeing location, planning a babymoon where you can relax and unwind and clear your head before life changes when two become three sounds like a grand idea.
6. Pick a Pregnancy Safe Nail Polish – for a Mani and Pedi With Your Bestie
It is important to read the labels in mom-to-be’s body and beauty products now that a baby is on the way! Choose a pregnancy-safe polish and do an at-home spa day or head out to your favorite local salon to get your nails shaped and polished to perfection.
7. Take Prenatal Yoga Classes To Stay Balanced and Relaxed
Yoga is a great way to stretch, sculpt your muscles, and quiet a pregnant gals mind! Take a local class or do an at-home video – you won’t regret it!
8. Hire a Professional Photographer for a Maternity Fashion Shoot
Strut your stuff and show off your bump with a maternity photoshoot! What gorgeous pictures you will have as a keepsake of a special time of your life.
9. Decorate the Nursery
What better way to celebrate a baby on the way then to start to plan and decorate the nursery where they will sleep! Pick a theme, colors, furniture, curtains…there are many decisions to make on how to make the baby’s first room perfect!
10. You may also want to do a social media pregnancy announcement like these!
Don’t forget to relax, read, shop, and focus on yourself once in awhile mama-to-be!
If you are wondering “How Big is Baby This Week?” check out this chart by baby aspen!
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