A mother’s health and her baby’s well-being go hand-in-hand during pregnancy, so make reducing stress levels and maintaining happiness your top priorities. Switch gears and put a little more focus on yourself during daily routines.

A Healthy Routine

Unless your doctor advises otherwise, enjoy stretching and other pregnancy exercises several times a week throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy exercise helps you stay strong, maintain energy and stay flexible as your pregnancy progresses. Many moms also find yoga exercises designed specifically for pregnancy are very effective. However, there are some simple exercises you can do at home:

• Leg shake: Sit in a sturdy chair that has arms but no wheels. Holding the arms of the chair for balance, extend your legs out in front of you and shake them gently in an up-and-down motion. Count to 15 and then bring your legs down. Repeat twice.

• Shoulder rotation: Stand with your back straight, your hands at your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly rotate your shoulders in a circular motion. Repeat twice. [...] Read More