Giving Birth During the Holildays

Posted by Brenda Lane Nov 5, 2009

Mothers who are giving birth during the holiday season from Halloween until the New Year often have an added challenge of juggling holiday preparations, gift-giving, parties and cards along with preparing for your baby's arrival.

What can you do to make things easier if you are giving birth during the holidays?

1. Do as much shopping online as you can to avoid long lines and fatigue from shopping.
2. Use the option of gift wrapping and mailing directly to friends and family when possible.
3. Send e-card holiday cards out this year if you do not have the time to mail paper cards or simplify it with a photo-type card.
4. See if you can participate in decorating or tree trimming at a friend's house if you do not have the time to put up or take down your own decorations.
5. If cooking is too much, try ordering a dinner (or just the meat such as turkey or ham) from your local grocery store or specialty kitchen store.
6. Try not to be tempted to have an induction just for convenience. If your body is not ready for labor, your chances of multiple interventions and/or a cesarean is much higher if you opt to have your labor induced.

Don't forget to take good care of YOU so that your baby is also taken care of!

Stay Warm!

Brenda