What can I do to avoid stress during my second trimester?

Try these tips to make your second trimester (relatively) stress-free: Meet with HR at work to discuss maternity leave policy and formulate a plan. Seek out at least one support person you can confide in who has been through pregnancy before -- mother, sister, friend. Seek support from other pregnant women, either online or in person -- prenatal exercise classes are a great place to meet other moms-to-be, as are your local Y or even your doctor/midwife's practice.

Sign up for birthing, baby care, breastfeeding, and (if necessary) sibling classes and encourage your partner to come along. Spend time with your partner -- go on dates or just relax together; remember to keep romance in your relationship -- it's a sure way to stay connected during a distracting time. Treat yourself to a prenatal massage by an experienced masseur.

Listen to music that brings joy or calm to your life. If you have longstanding issues with your mother, try to deal with them, either yourself or with the support of a professional.

Try these tips to make your first trimester (relatively) stress-free: Choose a doctor or midwife whose values and reputation matches what you are looking for; ask acquaintances for recommendations, or call the labor and delivery floor and ask nurses or staff who they would see if having a baby. Have appropriate prenatal screening tests recommended by your provider. Discuss the impact of any meds you may be taking (blood pressure, antidepressants, etc.) and whether you need to switch to an alternative in order to minimize the impact on your pregnancy.

Contact your health insurance company and know the scope and details of your plan's benefits. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep nightly: TiVO your favorite late-night shows and watch them in the early evening, and get to bed early; catch a nap during the day. Enlist your partner to help with housework and pet care (especially with the cat litter, even though if you thoroughly cleanse your hands after changing the litter box, you have no increased risk of contracting toxoplasmosis), or treat yourself to some household help if you can afford it.

Take up a relaxing, low- or non-impact exercise such as prenatal yoga, swimming, or walking. Tell one person at work you are expecting so she can cover for you when you need to go for a check-up or escape to the ladies room for a nap. If you will need to move before baby is born, start looking now and try to move before the 3rd trimester.

You're almost there! These tips will make this final stage of your journey easier: Tour the hospital. Get the nursery ready—buy supplies, decorate (have your partner paint and lay the carpet)Interview doulas, if you will be using one.

Choose a pediatrician. Plan for assistance immediately postpartum (doula, baby nurse, nanny, grandma) and for care of other siblings and pets while you are at the hospital. If you will be using daycare, reserve a spot even if you don't plan to return to work for several months.

Practice good sleep hygiene. Pack your bag for the hospital. Prepare meals for the freezer (or get good supply of take-out menus-great shower gift!).

Discuss names with your partner.

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