How to RELAX When You're Moving House While Pregnant

R: Research Your Neighbourhood

The first step to a stress-free move while you're pregnant comes before the moving process itself: it's time to research your new neighbourhood and find replacements for all the places and services you need access to.

Following a routine is the best way to reduce your stress levels during pregnancy and beyond. If you move to a new area and you can't follow your usual routine, the stress of falling behind with important tasks will quickly catch up to you.

The most important thing to look for in your new neighbourhood is healthcare. You'll need to find a new clinic and hospital where you can see a primary care doctor, maternity nurse, and obstetrician for all your crucial pregnancy appointments. On top of that, you'll need to find new a new supermarket, gym, dental clinic, and anything else that you need to follow your usual lifestyle.

E: Envisage a Plan

If you've found yourself suffering from baby brain, you're not alone. Countless expectant mothers have trouble remembering and organising things, which is what makes moving while pregnant so stressful.

Coming up with a plan in advance will ensure you don't forget to pack all your belongings or otherwise struggle with the packing process. Create a schedule to pack up your house room-by-room, giving yourself plenty of time for rest in between. Then, write a checklist of the key items or item types in those rooms. Using these lists, you'll be able to move through the house systematically and pack everything up logically and thoroughly.

L: Label Your Boxes

Another consequence of baby brain while moving is forgetting where you packed your belongings and furnishings. Thankfully, you don't need to rely on your shaky memory—just label all your boxes clearly.

It's a good idea to put two labels on each box: one for the room, and one for the type of item in there. When you pack similar items together, you can easily see what you've missed. Moreover, if you do miss any items and find them later down the line, it will be easy to work out what box they should be packed in.

A: Assemble Your Essentials

On the topic of unpacking, it's important to remember that settling into a new home can take quite some time. Anything you'll desperately need in the first few days or even weeks after your move should be packed separately in an Essentials box instead of with the rest of your items.

For pregnant women, that box should include your body pillow, comfortable bedding, pregnancy vitamins, any foods you crave, and other items you've been using regularly during your pregnancy. If you're very close to your due date, you should also pack and bring your hospital bag in advance just in case.

X: eXhale and Rest

Last, but not least, it's time to exhale any stress you've accumulated and take a rest. The most important thing to do during your pregnancy is to look after your health. The healthier you are, the better off your baby will be.

Give yourself plenty of time to rest after packing. You may need a few days to fully recover before you feel ready to tackle moving day, so make sure you factor that into your schedule. Alongside that, you also need to stay hydrated, try to eat nutritious and filling meals, and avoid exhausting physical activity like heavy lifting at all times.

If you're ready to get the ball rolling on your move, contact Zippy Removals and Storage. We'll help alleviate the stress of moving while pregnant by providing a reliable and affordable moving service that cares about you and your belongings.