Tips To Make Valentine’s Day Creative During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful emotions of your life. Seeing your baby bump growing gradually along the journey makes you smile. But we know that, you can’t say “no” to the various pregnancy challenges and bodily changes that come along the way. It is your right to feel good from inside-out. The news of your pregnancy has made your partner, friends and family feel very happy for you and they want to shower you with more love. But you can also do something for yourself, that’ll make you feel more like “you” during this time.

With the Valentine’s Day, just around the corner, undoubtedly, your partner may have secretly planned a romantic gift for his pregnant wife. But this time, you wish to do something for yourself, that’ll make you feel more like “you” during your pregnancy.  So, why not try to do something really creative and fun to make you and your baby inside feel loved this Valentine’s Day?

Wondering what can pregnant women do for fun and creativity, on Valentine’s Day?

Fret not! We have curated a few tips to make Valentine’s Day during pregnancy creative for you.

Read on to find out:

Write A Letter To Your Baby Inside On Valentine’s Day During Pregnancy

This letter could be on anything. May be about yourself or your partner or it could be just be a simple and light kick from your baby, that made you feel like butterflies in your stomach. Share each and everything in the letter. Attach the ultrasound scans of every trimester with the letter, if possible. You can write how he or she reacted when you laughed, breathed too much or felt sad. Writing is a healthy form of self-expression. Writing is one of the creative and fun activities you can do while you’re pregnant. Who knows, this could just be the beginning of a great bonding between you and your baby inside?

Keep Your Baby’s Name Planned

We know that, it’s not unnatural for you to feel exhausted, sleep deprived and stressed out, during your pregnancy. Therefore, when you’re thinking about your baby’s name, don’t wait for that last minute and add on to the stress. Nine months is a long time for you to plan. You can creatively plan your baby’s name with the help of your partner. This could be yet another creative and sweet little gift for his pregnant wife.

Design Your Baby’s Nursery

You can keep your precious little’s nursery designed, with colourful toys and decorative things. Try to use neutral tones so that they can be updated, with your baby’s age. Also decorate the walls with fun cartoon characters. But don’t forget to use chemical-free paints as fumes from paints might be a potential hazard to the developing foetus¹, thus increasing the chances of birth defects in babies.

Go Shopping For You and Your Baby

Pregnancy comes with its perks! And shopping is just one of them. But, the most enjoyable activities while pregnant. Moreover, since your body is evolving with the progression of your pregnancy and you may be wondering what to wear; you’ve got enough excuse to buy clothes that will suit your body and enhance your style. You can also pamper yourself with flat-style shoes, clutches and jewellery. Not only that, you can also purchase some soft toys, feeding bottles and unisex baby clothes for your would-be baby.

Do Something Only For You

Well! Hobbies are a great ways to combat boredom and reduce stress factors, especially during your pregnancy. You can try your hands on: 

• Knitting 
• Drawing and Painting 
• Stitching creative patterns 
• Garden creatively  
• Joining a virtual book club 
• Getting creative with your cooking 
• Learning a musical instrument 
• Joining prenatal yoga classes (In these classes you get a chance to interact with other pregnant mommies as well)
• Bring the spa home

These are some of the most cathartic and relaxing activities while pregnant. And there couldn’t be a day better to start than Valentine’s Day during pregnancy.

Prepare Yourself a Pregnancy Scrapbook

This should cover your entire pregnancy journey from the time of your conception to your baby’s delivery. Take a photo of every moment like how you broke the news of your pregnancy to your partner, shopping for the little one, and designing the nursery. Put short and sweet messages along with the photos in every page of this book. End this book with the photo of the new-born and a “congratulations” card.

Do Belly Casting

You can either DIY the belly cast with henna or purchase a belly cast kit to create it on your baby bump. Then you can decorate it with paintings and photos or ask your friends and relatives to sign on it. You can also ask your partner to do the belly casting for you as a wonderful valentine’s day gift for his pregnant wife.

How ‘bout A Maternity Photoshoot?

Yes! This thought has already brought a big smile on your face. And trust us, this is one of the best creative activities you can do during your pregnancy. Shoot in different poses…Maybe adorning your favourite flowy maternity dress or with your partner. You can have a photo clicked showing little children caressing your baby bump. In all of this, all that you have to do is get the help of your partner to connect with the photographers and get the photoshoot done in the place that you like.

Create a Playlist

Around 19 weeks gestational age, your little one hears the very first sounds. Therefore, if you’re fond of listening to music, prepare a list of your favourite songs, which both of you can enjoy.

Plan An Interesting Dinner Date With Your Partner

Remember your pre-pregnancy days’ dinner dates? Have you lately told him that you love him? Rekindle the moment of romance by setting the table with lovely pregnancy-friendly scented candles and discuss about your pregnancy with your partner. After the dinner, take a slow but small walk with your partner and talk about the dreams you have for your baby. Let your partner keep his ear or hand on your baby bump; the little one’s response by kicking would be a moment to cherish for both of you.

While planning for some of the most interesting ideas for Valentine’s Day During Pregnancy, don’t forget to take care of your baby’s health and your family’s healthy future by including cord blood banking in your birth plan. Include your partner, while planning about stem cell banking. May be this the best ever valentines gift for pregnant wife.

Happy Valentine’s Day!