How To Make Your Unborn Baby Happy? Part 1

1.  TALK TO HIM   Your baby loves to hear your voice(and Dad's too!) while he's still in the womb.  Studies show that, as soon as he is born, a baby recognizes the sound of his Mum's voice and this helps to calm him.  Hers is the voice he will turn to.  Talk to your baby as if he's there.  Say good morning when you wake up, goodnight at bedtime and during the day, speak to him about what you're doing, how you're feeling, what you plan to do and so on.  

2.  EAT CHOCOLATE!   A study of more than 300 pregnant women by University of Helsinki researchers found that babies of mums who eat a bit of chocolate every day during their 40-week pregnancy laughed and smiled more than babies whose mothers didn't have the delectable treat.  Not that we need an excuse!  

3.  SWIM   Gentle swimming is the perfect exercise that helps optimal blood flow to the fetus, and when your body feels that weightlessness in the water, baby enjoys somersaults in her amniotic environment too.  

4.  GRAB SOME GARLIC   Garlic reduces the likelihood of getting preeclampsia, a risky condition in pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine.  

5.  FEEL THE BABY   Rest your hands on your belly and gently massage your bump.  Research shows that even while still in the womb, babies can see, hear, feel, remember and think, says Dr Carista Luminare-Rosen, author of Parenting Begins Before Conception: A Guide to Preparing Body, Mind, and Spirit for You and Your Future Child.  

6.  EAT FISH    Fish is a rich source of important nutrients for baby's growth such s vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA which support the development of baby's brain and eyes.  

7.  DO DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES   When you practice deep breathing techniques, baby gets plenty of oxygen.  Not to mention the sense of relaxation that this gives you.  

8.  BUY FLOWERS   Flowers make your environment beautiful and smell good, naturally.  Flowers are a better alternative to scented candles and air fresheners, which may contain harmful chemicals.  

9.  MEDITATE   Any kind of quiet reflective time will, among other benefits, ease your anxiety, improve immunity, and elevate your mood, which will buoy up baby's mood too.  

10.  WATCH A COMEDY   Laughter takes away any worries or anxiety you may be feeling.  And research shows that when you find something funny, your baby does too.  In fact, if you're having an ultrasound and start to laugh, your baby may start bouncing up and down.  Laugh harder and you'll see your foetus bounce even more! 

The above 10 ways may not be suitable for every expecting mothers. For some food, please consult your doctor whether they are suitable to both you and your unborn baby. For some physical activities, please also consult your doctor when is a good time to exercise. For others, please know whether you are allergic to the things mentioned above. Hope you will find them useful. (There are Part 1 & Part 2)