Proactive Tips for Going Through Pregnancy During Winter
Ahhhh, the first snowfall during your pregnancy, and it looks so magical.
You cannot wait for that special day in January when you get to take baby Jack home for the first time. Pregnancy is an amazing time. Are you facing your last trimester with excitement, anxiety, and winter? Icy walkways, snow, slippery driveways, yet still beautiful to look at and breathe in that frosty air.
You want to be walking as much as possible over the next few weeks, so why not do the majority of that at the mall, where you can shop for the winter needs of mom to be.
Sounds fair to me!
This way you can get what you need to stay safe and comfortable for the weather and pick up some Christmas bargains for the bebe!
The Weather Outside is Frightful
Icy paths, dry air, and germs of the season are going to be your first hurdles.
Here are some tips and tricks to get you on your way:
- Footwear: I am sorry to say, but those cute BALENCIAGA Alaska shearling-lined suede boots you bought last year are not going to work this year. You want to get yourself some flat, rubber-soled boots with good traction. If you hit a bit of black ice in the parking lot of the shopping center, your baby bump might pull you down, as your center of gravity is different. So buy practical boots and add some grippers as well.
- The Penguin Walk: I know it sounds funny, but you will be in much better control if you take slow, small steps, slightly forward, and balance your weight in the center. The appearance is that of a penguin waddling along, but you will be more balanced, and it will make walking on slippery paths or down slopes a little easier as well. It also makes it easier to carry a small load in your hands after coming out of the shops.
- Masks or Scarves: COVID is still out there, and you know people are going to be out coughing and spreading their germs everywhere. Protect yourself with a thick scarf and/or a mask. Better safe than sorry. Along with this, wash your hands after touching anything.
Extra tip: Carry a little bottle of antiseptic hand wash for extra resistance.
Home Hints
- Antislip slippers: The floors can get wet at this time of year, and socks can be slippery on wet or warm surfaces. Your feet may be dry and not offer you gripping protection. Go ahead and grab a pair just to be safe.
- Hydration: Forced air heating can make the air extra dry and dehydrate you quickly, so have a water bottle close by for sipping all through the day. This will help your skin hydrate and keep your body hydrated. Try sipping instead of chugging a drink; it will make you feel less sick if the baby is moving around in your tummy.
- Keep extra shawls and blankets lying around so you don’t catch a chill from a door opening or windows. Try not to sit near open windows either, as this can dehydrate you or give you a sore throat.
Pro mom tip: Drink a nice warm water with lemon if that’s all that's needed to keep you warm.
The ‘What If 'lan
If you are out at the Chicago Fashion Outlet Stores and the weather is bad, or something happens, it is better to have a plan you can fall back on.
Obviously, we all do what we can to prevent accidents, but the world is unpredictable, and if you do have a fall during your pregnancy, it can be really frightening.
If you end up in a hazardous situation, like a plow has made a bank on the sidewalk of the outdoor parking lot of the mall, or you lose your footing while walking over an ice patch, or you hit a wet patch on the shopping center's center you and baby come crashing down, call for help straight away and get medical attention A.S.A.P.
Call the important people in your life, and once the urgency is over, assess the damages and get some advice from the attorneys at the Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers law firm (or another law firm that specializes in this type of accident) for guidance, especially if your injuries are severe or your baby has been put in danger. This is not the time to be humble or nice; you have to advocate for yourself and Baby Jack!
Talk to the experts who can handle things while you concentrate on your health and Jack.
Conclusion
Winter is such a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors and be out enjoying festivities, but when you have a baby on board, you have to be a bit more mindful, and following these little tips will let you go ahead and enjoy the winter wonderland and focus on your coming adventure of Mommying.
