Excess stress [LZ1] during pregnancy can have negative health effects on the baby. So, too, can heavy lifting. These hazards make moving even less ideal. Another way to ease the burden is to enlist the help of others. From calling in favors with family members to hiring a team of professional movers in advance, there are ways to take the load off your shoulders. Professional services can ensure the boxes are loaded and unloaded safely — and possibly unpacked — to give you more peace of mind.
A few additional tips would be to pack a distinguishable box — maybe see-through or brightly colored — with the pregnancy items you’ll need to have accessible. Knowing these items and other essentials are in arms-reach can help to ease worry when boxes are in transit. Lastly, be sure to keep nutritious snacks available on the big day. Hunger could make the experience seem more awful than it really is for you and those offering a hand.
It’s important to listen to your body and stay positive throughout the experience. While stress can’t be completely removed, these suggestions and more like them can help the move be less stressful. For further tips and a handy timeline on moving while pregnant, please see the accompanying resource.
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