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If you know someone who is having a baby, you must be pretty psyched to meet the newborn. And the final days are even more exciting and filled with a lot of anticipation. If you have a sister, friend or colleague who is pregnant, know that they need support during this time. They are probably really tired and feeling pretty emotional about all that is happening to them right now. It’s safe to say that the final weeks are tough, and some encouragement and support will help pregnant mamas get through this with ease. And if you are somebody who wants to help but don’t know how, here we list out 7 ways you can do it.
1. Offer To Do Grocery Shopping
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Grocery shopping is not fun, especially for a soon-to-be mama. Navigating the grocery cart through a crowded supermarket, waiting in the queue, and then taking the heavy bag of groceries in and out of the car is the last thing they want to do right now. That’s where you come into the picture. Ask your preggo friend to create a list with her preferred brands so that you can head off to the shop for her.
Arrange a time that is comfortable for both you and her and then stack them on the cupboard. Checking off this one task from their weekly list will be a huge relief for them.
2. Help Her Get Ready
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Whether it is buying the car seat, setting up the nursery, shopping for baby clothes, or even shopping for baby stuff, having a friend by their side guiding and supporting them will make a huge difference. There are going to be times where they feel clueless and completely lost. Having someone on their side constantly reassuring them might be all they need. You could also lend a helping hand in packing the hospital bag to help her prepare for the birth.
3. Plan A Day Out
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You can take her out for lunch or dinner or simply spend the day hanging out in a nearby mall. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, even a drive around the city will help take her mind off pregnancy and baby stuff.
4. Be Present With Them
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It’s no big news that pregnancy is an emotional journey. And sometimes all they are looking for is someone to lend an ear. Giving birth and becoming new parents no longer feel like a distant dream, but a reality. They must be excited, terrified, and concerned all at the same time. They need somebody to listen to them and help them process all their feelings, and what better way to do that than to listen?
5. Plan A Meal Bank
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Your friend will probably need a freezer meal that she can heat up after her homecoming from the hospital. But it wouldn’t hurt to have some frozen meals in the fridge she can rely on whenever she feels too exhausted and hurt.
6. Do Maternity Shoots
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Your pregnant friend might already have mirror photos of her belly. But suggesting to take some pictures of her beautiful baby bump might make her feel special and pampered. Your friend will be more comfortable with you than a professional photographer and it could be a special gift from you to her.
7. Give Her Some ‘Me Time’
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No, we aren’t talking about an all-expenses-paid holiday. Though that would be great too. But you can still sort out some alone time for your friend by offering to babysit or helping her with the laundry. This way she can take a nice shower or even go to a beauty salon to get her hair and nails done. Because truth be told there’s no greater feeling than pampering oneself.
Trust us, your pregnant buddy is going to appreciate these little gestures from your side, and would even do the same when it’s her turn to be a helpful friend.
