Moving Tips for Pregnant Moms
Moving can be stressful, hard work and not very much fun to begin with. Add in being pregnant whether it’s 6 weeks, 20 weeks or 36 weeks, they all have their own set of difficulties, including you can’t lift anything to help! So here are some tips for pregnant mom on the move!
Drink Up – Drink lots of water. Around 100oz of water a day when on the go, in and out of the weather. The moving around and increased activity will burn up more water than you think.
Don’t Lift – This one is kind of common since no matter if you are 6 weeks or 36 weeks you shouldn’t be lifting boxes and furniture. So grab a chair sit back and direct where everything goes as it comes off the truck. Enjoy this excuse for a free pass!
Talk to Your Doctor – Every pregnancy is different talk to your OB about moving and what guidelines they think you need to take. High risk pregnancy will have stricter rules to follow then non high risk. How far along you are also mean different guidelines.
Listen to Your Body – Your body will tell you when it’s time to sit down and take a break, when you have over done it. When you need to stop and eat something or drink something. Don’t ignore those cues they are important to the health of you and your baby. Also don’t feel guilty that you can’t do as much as you did pre-pregnancy or as much as the others. You have a very good reason so take it easy and no one will fault you! Enjoy this while you can.
Start Early – Start packing as soon as you know you are moving. For the reasons listed above, you won’t be able to do as much as you used to be able to do. Starting early will allow you to get so much more done.
Get Your OB Records – Request a copy of you OB medical records and keep them with you while traveling. This way if you need to see another doctor or end up in the ER they know the history of your pregnancy down to the small details.
Use the 4 Hour Rule – Use the 4 hour rule. I was told this one by my Doctor. Every 4 hours sit down and relax for 30 minutes with your feet up. If you are traveling every 4 hours get up and stand and stretch and move for 15 minutes or more.
How did you handle moving while pregnant?
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The 4-hour rule is a really great way to make sure you’re not overextending yourself, and of course, listening to your body is a must. Starting the moving process early is a great idea for anyone, pregnant or not. Moving is so super stressful!
That’s what moving crews are for. Just hire a company and have them do it for you!
I’ve only had to travel once when I was pregnant. We went on a family vacation to Disney. The 4 hour rule is a good one to have!
These are great tips. Moving can be stressful and pregnant moms should really take care of themselves.
These are some fantastic tips! Unfortunately I had to move when I was preggo and ughhhh…. Thankgod I had plenty of help!
These are excellent tips. You don’t want to harm yourself or the baby during a move. Moving is never fun and I could imagine doing it will pregnant.
I agree on listening to your body. That was the one time in my life i would (when I was expecting).
I can’t imagine sitting in a car for four hours without a break NOT pregnant! It seems it would be even worse when pregnant. I’d suggest a break every two hours during long drives (besides, what pregnant woman can go more than two hours without a bathroom break?)
Though, I think Scott ^^^ got it right. Hire a moving company! 🙂
I’ve traveled while pregnant often and the 4 hour rule is definitely important. Helps keep swelling down; at least it did for me. I say hire a moving crew or build one from the handy available men in your life and be the most amazing Project Manager ever. From a seated position.
great tips! Moving is never fun and I could imagine doing it will pregnant.
We moved house a few years back and it was so stressful! And I wasn’t even pregnant then. 😀
Moving is one of the biggest stressors. It’s difficult purging, packing, and getting set up in the new place. I can only imagine that it’s even more challenging as a pregnant woman. If I had to face moving while pregnant, I’d probably just hire movers.
Good tips. So important to not overdo.
These are awesome tips for moving while pregnant . It is so important to listen to our bodies. Drinking water and keeping hydrated is so so important at any time especially when you are pregnant. Thanks for sharing.
These are great tips. Moving can be stressful, especially when you are pregnant. It would also be a good idea to leave it to the professionals.
Absolutely great tips for me at the right time as I am pregnant & moving shortly. My husband make sure I don’t lift anything & I agree, listening to your body on your is so important as well.
Wonderful tips! I’m so glad I found your post right now, because We are moving at the end of the year and I’m just starting to plan and to make lists. Your tips are very helpful and I’ll have them on mind until I’m making preparations for the moving day. I’ll be about 30 weeks pregnant by the end of the year and starting early seems very reasonable to me. Thank you for sharing!
Hello, Robyn! I admire your writing skills and the amazing way you help people. My mother has a boyfriend and she is pregnant at the moment. While I’m extremely happy that I’m getting to have a baby sister, she is a bit stressed right now, because we have to move to a new address. I’m sure that when I show her this article she will be able to calm down (at least a little). Her boyfriend is amazing and I’m glad she’s moving on with her life. Thank you for sharing your tips and being so helpful to so many people on the internet.