How To Make Your Unborn Baby Happy? Part 2

1.  EAT A SPINACH OMELETTE   The choline in eggs is central to developing your baby's memory and learning capabilities.  Spinach is rich in folic acid, vitamins A B6 and C, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.  

2.  GET A HUG!   A 20-second hug will reduce stress and boost the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which is also the "maternal" hormone.  If you feel good, your baby who is directly affected by your emotions, will feel good too.  

3.  GET A PLANT   Indoor plant absorb hidden chemicals from your home, including those from household cleaners and paint.  

4.  LISTEN TO CLASSICAL MUSIC   Although the Mozart Effect- the theory that listening to Mozart will give you a smarter baby - is no longer widely accepted now, it is true that classical music will soothe your baby as early as at five months into your pregnancy.  This applies especially to the slower Baroque-type compositions by Vivalde and Mozart.  Such rhythms match Mum's heartbeat, and will soothe baby.  

5.  TAKE A WALK    All types of exercise help to rev up your baby's brain and tissues. The motion of walking goes a little further. The rocking and rhythm provide a feeling of security too.  

6. READ A STORY   Research has found that baby will remember stories that he hears over and over again while still in the womb. After baby leaves the womb, these stories will help calm her.  

7.  GET HUBBY TO SING   In the final trimester, baby will recognise Daddy's voice too.  Get him to sing regularly to baby so that when baby is born, Daddy can belt out his signature tunes to soothe her to sleep.  

8.  TAKE A NAP   Pregnancy can be exhausting, from the first trimester, where your body is supporting the developing foetus, to the third trimester, where you'll get tired moving around with an almost full-term baby inside you.  A nap will boost energy and give your baby an excellent start.  

9.  DRINK A BANANA SMOOTHIE   Bananas boost your energy the low-cal way.  They're full of calming potassium which combines with the calcium in milk to boost baby's growth.  

10.  GET A MASSAGE   Ask your doctor when is a good time - he may suggest waiting after the first trimester.  Not only will you feel rejuvenated, oxytocin released during a massage will give your baby a great day too. 

Important Notes:

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. So far, hope you will find them useful. (There are Part 1 & Part 2)