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Mum-to-be household routine tips help pregnant women manage daily chores safely without exhausting themselves during pregnancy. 

When a pregnant mother is busy with household chores, her body and mind both require completely different care. Without a proper routine, fatigue sets in very quickly.

Many mothers think that pregnancy means that they have to completely stop all household chores. But in reality, it is not that difficult. If you understand the condition of your body, dividing the tasks a little bit can make the whole day much easier. Even making small changes in tasks like managing the kitchen, cleaning the house, or going to the market, you will see a huge difference. 

Nowadays, many families have a very open discussion about dividing the tasks, which is really commendable. The most important thing when setting up a well-organized mum-to-be household routine is to listen to your body—everything else comes after that. Let’s take a look at how to easily spend the entire day from morning to night.

What should be the morning routine 

If the day starts well, the rest of the day will be spent in peace. It is not right to rush to work during pregnancy. After waking up, the body needs some time to wake up, otherwise it can get dizzy. After sitting in bed, stretch your arms and legs for five minutes and then get up slowly, the body will feel quite relaxed.

Many people have the habit of running straight to the kitchen as soon as they wake up in the morning. But before that, drinking some light water is a very good habit to keep the body healthy. 

Honestly, a perfect mum-to-be household routine starts from these first few minutes of the morning. If you keep the first hour of the day light and do not do any heavy work, it is easier to maintain your energy for the whole day. By removing the window curtains and letting the sweet sunshine and light enter the room, your mind will become alert in an instant. You should start the morning in the way that you like, whether it is moving your arms and legs lightly in the morning or sitting on the balcony and getting fresh air.

When you wake up and do your first task

When you get out of bed, do not get up in a hurry, but first turn to one side. Lie down like that for a while and then sit up slowly. Hang your legs down and sit for a few seconds and then stand up. Drinking a glass of lukewarm water after waking up will keep your stomach clean and your body will feel very refreshed. Do not rush for the first 10-15 minutes of the morning.

Easy way to make breakfast

Keep a stool or chair in the kitchen instead of standing while making breakfast. If you cut vegetables or cooking ingredients the night before, you can finish the work quickly in the morning. It is better to choose boiled eggs, oats or nutritious foods that are prepared quickly in the morning. This will fill your stomach with less effort and keep your body healthy.

How to make kitchen work easier

The kitchen is the busiest place in the house, and this is where pregnant mothers need to take extra care. Standing continuously while cooking can cause back and waist pain, which can be quite painful at the end of the day. Therefore, it is very important to have seating arrangements in the kitchen.

It is better not to do heavy tasks like lifting or moving pots and pans during this time. And you should keep a close eye on the kitchen floor so that it is not wet or slippery in any way. If you make a weekly cooking list in advance, you do not have to worry too much about ‘what to cook’ every day. If you sit on a stool instead of standing in between cooking, your body does not get tired all of a sudden. When creating a practical mum-to-be household routine, it is important to give the most priority to the kitchen time.

Tricks to avoid heavy work

Ask someone else in the family to do the work of moving heavy rice and dal bins, gas cylinders or buckets filled with water. Do the work of making curry or batter while sitting down or at the table. There is no need to finish all the work at once, divide the work into small parts.

Safety while cooking

It is not safe to wear loose or hanging clothes while working near the stove. If there is adequate lighting and ventilation in the kitchen, you will not have to pant in the heat. Keep water or wet towels close at hand for emergency use.

Rules for standing near the gas

As the belly grows, it is better to stand at a greater distance from the stove. Working with your sleeves rolled up greatly reduces the risk of fire.

Alternative to lifting heavy pots

Use small pots instead of cooking in one large pot. And if you always use both hands while lifting the pot, the pressure on the body is evenly distributed.

Find out more here: How to maintain mental health during pregnancy

Shopping and Market Management

Even though market shopping is a regular part of life, you need to be a little careful during this time. Walking with heavy bags puts pressure on your lower abdomen and waist. If you make a small plan of what you need before going to the market, your shopping will be completed quickly.

It is better to go out in the morning or afternoon to avoid the crowds. You can also plan this market trip perfectly within your favorite mum-to-be household routine. If you take someone from the family with you, the worry of carrying heavy bags will be completely eliminated.

Ways to avoid carrying heavy things

Instead of bringing heavy things like rice, pulses or oil yourself, have another member of the family bring them. If you shop yourself, divide them into small bags. Nowadays, if you order online, all the groceries are delivered to your home, you can take advantage of this facility. This saves you the risk of going out and also saves your body.

Evening routine and family time

After a day’s work, the evening should be all about yourself and rest. Just as the body is tired at this time, the mind also wants a little refreshment. Spending time with the whole family or watching something light makes the mind feel much better.

It is wise not to engage in any heavy work after the evening. At the end of the day, talking to your loved ones relieves a lot of the inner stress. When you calm down a little, close your eyes and take a deep breath, both the mind and body feel light. The sweetest part of a beautiful mum-to-be household routine is this quiet evening spent with the family.

Importance of light walking

A slow walk of 10-15 minutes in the yard or at home in the evening keeps the body fresh and sleep is also good at night. However, if you feel tired, there is no need to force yourself to walk, go straight to rest.

Preparation before bed

If the night’s sleep is deep and good, the next day will be quite restful. Eating a heavy meal just before going to bed or scrolling on the phone for hours is the biggest enemy of sleep. Try to keep the bedroom as quiet, cool and dark as possible.

If you make a habit of going to bed at a specific time every day, your body’s internal clock will work properly. Reading a light book or listening to music before going to bed works great to calm the mind. Avoid tea or coffee at night.

What should dinner be like

The dinner should be very light and easily digestible. Finish eating at least two hours before going to bed, this will not cause heartburn or acidity problems. It is better not to eat excessively spicy and fried foods at night.

Creating a sleep environment

Do not keep the room completely dark, but keep a light night light on, so that it is convenient to get up at night to go to the bathroom. Always keep the bed sheets and pillow covers clean and tidy, so that you sleep well.

Use of comfortable pillows

When sleeping, make it a habit to sleep with pillows between your legs, behind your back and under your stomach. There are special ‘pregnancy pillows’ available in the market for pregnant mothers, which make the sleeping position very comfortable.

Maintain the right room temperature

It is very normal to feel a little hotter than usual during this time. Therefore, if you keep the room a little cool and ventilated, you will not have the problem of waking up frequently at night.

What to do in an emergency

No matter how organized all the household chores are, if you feel a little unwell, leave everything and go straight to rest. Do not force yourself to do any work if you feel dizzy, have a stomachache or are very tired.

Write the phone number of the doctor, ambulance or the nearest hospital in front of your eyes or on the fridge to contact them in case of emergency. Save the numbers on your mobile phone as well. Do not ignore any discomfort or unusual changes in the body, inform your family members immediately and seek medical advice. The main purpose of a safe mum-to-be household routine is to keep you and your child safe from risk.

When to stop work and rest

If you suddenly experience shaking hands and feet, palpitations, difficulty breathing or feel extremely weak, immediately stop all work and lie down. If you see these symptoms, talk to your doctor without delay.

How to plan your week

It is better to make a small draft plan at the beginning of the week than to wake up every morning and think about it anew. If you know in advance what you will do on a given day, you won’t suddenly be overwhelmed with work.

You can organize some light extra work on the days when your body feels good, and keep the work to a minimum on the days when your body is struggling. When making plans, write down your rest time first. A realistic mum-to-be household routine will never tie you down, but will make your days more worry-free.

Prepare a to-do list in advance

Write down the urgent tasks of the week in a diary or on a mobile note. Sticking the list on the fridge or at work will save you from having to think about it again and again.

Daily small goals

There is no need to do the whole house in one day. Complete one or two small tasks every day. This will get the work done, and you will also have a peace of mind that the work has been done today.

Decision

Taking care of the household during pregnancy does not mean locking yourself in a corner of the house, nor does it mean sacrificing your body by working continuously. The main thing is to understand the rhythm of your body and adjust the pace of work.

Accept small help from family members, share the work. Remember, a good mum-to-be household routine does not mean any strict rules – rather, taking care of yourself and organizing your day beautifully. Don’t blame yourself if you have less work or can’t do it at all on some days. Your body is asking for rest, which means that it is the most important thing now. Enjoy this wonderful journey of motherhood by responding to this call of your body.