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Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to sit and brood at a corner while morning sickness is constantly kicking your butt. In fact, there are plenty of activities that you can engage yourself in that are completely safe for pregnancy. Yes, you heard that right. If you are looking for fun ways to kill time, continue reading our post as we list out 7 DIY projects that will not only keep you busy but also make your pregnancy easier.
1. Make Your Own Nausea Popsicles
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If you are tired of constantly battling morning sickness, this nausea pops might be just what you need. Make your own popsicle using peaches (or your favorite fruit), fresh ginger, green tea, and sugar for sweetness. You can also try experimenting with different fruits and flavors to make something you love. Blend everything together and pour it into a mold. Wait for them for a few hours to freeze.
2. DIY Belly Butter
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Why buy expensive stretch marks cream when you can make your own belly butter at home with 100% natural ingredients! For this, you will need 5 tablespoons of coconut oil, 3 tablespoons of shea butter, 3 tablespoons of cocoa butter, 3 tablespoons of almond oil, 3 tablespoons vitamin E oil, and 2 tablespoons of grated beeswax. Start by melting the cocoa butter and beeswax in a saucepan and slowly add the remaining ingredients until everything is combined well. Turn off the heat and let it cool for a few hours before transferring it into a sealed jar.
3. DIY Miracle Oil
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Agreed, there are numerous lotions and oils in the market that are specially designed for pregnant women. But with an oil like this, you can be 100% assured that there are no chemicals or ingredients that can be potentially harmful to your baby.
In a double boiler, melt three tablespoons of coconut oil and two tablespoons of cocoa butter. Now turn off the heat and add two teaspoons of almond oil and baby essential oil. Let it completely cool for a few hours before pouring into a sealed jar.
4. Brew Your Own Soothing Cup Of Pregnancy Tea
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To prepare your own soothing pregnancy tea, mix half cup of dried red raspberry leaves, dried nettles leaves, and dried peppermint leaves in a jar. Shake it until it’s mixed well. Add 1 tablespoon of this mix into a cup of hot water. Let it steep for a few minutes. Now strain and enjoy.
5. Make Your Own Maternity Countdown Shirt
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You will be counting down every single day of your pregnancy as soon as you enter the last trimester. We know, you can’t wait to meet the tiny human who has been growing inside you for so long. So, to keep track of your calendar, create your own countdown t-shirt by buying a simple white t-shirt. For this, all you will need is a few stencils, fabric markers, and fabric paint.
6. Sonogram Memory Book
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Buy a cute notepad or a diary. Take the sonogram pictures of your baby and paste it on the pages. You can mark the date and also add how old the baby is along with some cute little anecdotes.
7. DIY Body Scrub
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Exfoliation is a great way to give your skin the natural glow and radiance that it deserves. You can make this DIY body scrub using just three ingredients from your kitchen. Mix half a cup of brown sugar, one-fourth cup of coconut oil, and two tablespoons of honey in a bowl. Mix the ingredients well and add more oil until you get the right consistency. Now spoon it into a container.
These DIY projects are the perfect way to commemorate the time you have during your pregnancy in fun and interesting ways. Also, it’s creative and keeps you busy while making your pregnancy that much better.
