How has pregnancy change your lifestyle?

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• How has pregnancy change your lifestyle?

For my third pregnancy my lifestyle didn't change much as you still have to deal with the daily routine for the first two kids. Tried to sneak in a nap here and there but not much else.


• How do you usually spend your time?

Not much different than usual. Would nap more in the afternoon...but as I have two others the same routine was kept.


• What products and services do they spend most during pregnancy?

Doctor appts. Baby stuff (for first baby only) with this one ni money spent on baby stuff.
• Is there any changes in your wellness and fitness?

As I only gained 9lbs eith each pregnancy, I have become more fit than before. I eat mire healthier as many foods I avoid, and eat more frequent meals rather than big meals three rimes a day.

• Do you notice any behavior change in you?
Less patient and have higher expectations from adults around me as I assume they are smarter than the average Joe.

• Pets issue

More adamant that my dog gets her bath and finger nails cut.

• Is there any role change in your social status?
Yes, now I go by my marries name more...especially in places where money is being spent...schools, doctors clinics etc.


• Family relationship
No change as we have always been close. With MIL a bit different...my expectations and her time spent with my kids do nit match so a bit of a problem,

 

[Gracey]

I agree with Charade. The things that would have made my pregnancy easier were things that money can't buy.

Your original question was about "products and services". Special pregnancy products are nice luxuries if you have the money, but they're not the main point. I could afford maternity outfits, but regular larger-sized clothes are fine, too. Some spend money on special prenatal yoga classes, but you can also stay fit just by walking through a park or doing yoga at home for free. (That's what I did).

Here are things that would have made my pregnancy / early motherhood easier

* Better manners from people using MTR lifts, etc. Younger people (teens, early 20s) were the worst. I attended a university lecture when I was 7 months pregnant, and not a single person offered his / her seat, even though many of the students were just sleeping anyway!

* More honest private doctors. I got outright lies and fearmongering from doctors trying to "sell" me C-sections, with skewed information on the "pain and dangers" of natural birth. It got to the point that I felt that one had violated medical ethics by trying to make up potential complications that I didn't have. The stress of finding a decent, honest doctor was a huge problem for me those first few months.

* Better information for pregnant mothers to prepare them for breastfeeding, diet, etc. I'm lucky because I am a fluent English speaker, well-educated, and could afford pre-natal classes run by British nurses and midwives -- all private. But I was shocked by the lack of information some of my more Chinese-speaking local friends and relatives had. There are so many (scientifically unproven) superstitions and untruths out there. Most local moms spend 9 months worried and stressed about all sorts of things due to a lack of knowledge.

The biggest help to a pregnant woman is good, relaxed, supportive care from both medical professionals and family.

The expensive products are services are just optional.

 

[baby and mama]

Hi all great mama,

Thank you all so much so the valuable insight, they are all very helpful for my project.

all the best.

cheers~