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Among the many customs and rituals associated with preparing for the New Year, there is a good tradition - to decorate the house and give each other gifts. Therefore, the atmosphere of the holiday begins to be felt long before the celebration. Shops, streets, public transport are full of people - everyone is looking for Christmas trees, garlands and decorations, choosing gifts for friends and loved ones. Decorating a house and buying gifts is a purely feminine pastime, so most women are not depressed by the bustle of the New Year, but, on the contrary, is a pleasant and integral part of the holiday. Of course, expectant mothers will also want to plunge into the atmosphere of preparing for the new year. Positive emotions obtained from successful purchases and the pre-holiday mood are certainly beneficial for pregnant women; but a long stay "on their feet", heavy bags, the hustle and bustle of sales areas can do them a disservice. And the risk of "grabbing" the infection the day before New Years celebration much more: the shops are full of people. So that the pleasure of New Year's shopping is not overshadowed by a deterioration in well-being, going shopping for pregnant you must follow a few simple rules:

Make a shopping list in advance.

Do not postpone shopping for the last days before the holiday (remember what is happening in stores in the last days of December!). Such a crowd is not only not enjoyable, but also dangerous for a pregnant customer. The ideal time for New Year's shopping is the first half of one of the weekdays at the beginning of the twentieth of December.

Enlisting the support of a friend, mother or sister is more fun together, and physical support for the expectant mother will not hurt!

Choosing a large shopping center not far from home for shopping will eliminate the need to go around several stores in a day or stretch out shopping for several days.
Make sure you have comfortable clothes and shoes for shopping.

While shopping every half hour or hour, take breaks for relaxation - for example, to sit in a cafe. And, of course, don't carry the heaviest shopping bags - there is a trolley and helpers for this!

And, finally, the most modern, creative and absolutely safe New Year's shopping option for the expectant mother - ordering gifts, New Year's decorations and outfits on the Internet. Virtual shopping has no drawbacks and is almost as enjoyable as a real shopping trip.

Where to celebrate the New Year for the expectant mother

In recent years, there has been a fashionable tendency to celebrate new year celebrations in an unconventional setting - in a restaurant, a nightclub or even in an exotic resort. These newfangled holiday scenarios are not very suitable for pregnant woman... The restaurant for the new year is likely to be very crowded and smoky; in a nightclub, very loud music will be added to these disadvantages, which is not only tiring, but also simply harmful for a pregnant woman. In addition, the need for rest for the expectant mother in the process of a night feast cannot be ruled out, and in a restaurant, as well as in a nightclub, it will not be possible to lie down.

A trip to a southern resort in the midst of winter is a very risky undertaking for the health of any person; for the expectant mother, whose immunity is already reduced due to the onset of pregnancy, moving "from winter to summer" is categorically contraindicated. Flight, acclimatization, temperature difference at home and at the resort up to 50 degrees, colossal drops in humidity and atmospheric pressure - too much stress on the immune and circulatory system of a pregnant woman.
If you really want to meet New Year in a special, romantic setting, you can go to a winter resort or rent a house outside the city. However, even in this case, the trip should not be tiresome for the expectant mother, so that several days pass from the day of arrival and departure to the holiday.

The best place for New Years celebrations remains a home. Here you can do everything to your liking: decorations, menu, holiday scenario, and rest. And most importantly, there will be family walls and close people nearby - it is not without reason that it is considered the most "family" holiday!

New Year's chores and pregnancy

The next stage of preparation for New year- cleaning the house, decorating the Christmas tree and preparing dishes for the festive table. These are pleasant chores, which also allow you to feel the atmosphere of the upcoming holiday. Therefore, if there is a desire and good health, the expectant mother can take part in the preparation of the house and the table - of course, adjusted for the "interesting situation".

The main stages of the traditional general cleaning of the apartment New Year's Eve- with the removal of dust and cleaning floors in hard-to-reach places - it is better to entrust the household, leaving yourself a pleasant role of the ideological leader. The same applies to removing Christmas tree decorations from the mezzanine, hoisting the spire and Christmas garlands using a ladder, as well as strengthening and draping the Christmas tree tripod in a position on all fours. This forced body position puts stress on the abs and lower back. Future mom can take on the chores that are not so burdensome and more creative - for example, come up with a new design for decorating rooms, a table and a Christmas tree, make beautiful packaging for gifts, set a festive table and develop an original menu for a New Year's dinner.

The same applies to personal exploits in the field of culinary arts. On the one hand, changing tastes and creativity are conducive to culinary experimentation. On the other hand, spending a long time in the kitchen at high temperature and humidity is not at all useful for a hostess in an "interesting position." The traditional option of preparing a table in the form of a many-hour marathon of cutting salads for a pregnant woman is simply unacceptable - this is tedious monotonous physical work. Therefore, the best option would be to limit your stay in culinary paradise to two to three hours evenly distributed throughout the day. It is more convenient to cook while sitting, from time to time to get up or change the position of the body; it is advisable to stay as little as possible near the working burners and the oven.

New Year's menu for a pregnant woman

Dishes in New Year's menu for pregnant women should be not only delicious in a festive way, but also healthy. The traditional food set "Olivier-tangerines-champagne", which we inherited from the era of the Soviet deficit, is difficult to recognize as suitable for diet of a pregnant woman.

Olivier - a salad with boiled potatoes, sausage, meat or chicken, canned cucumbers and peas, and thickly seasoned with mayonnaise - is a very heavy and unhealthy food. Mandarins, like most citrus fruits, often cause food allergies during pregnancy. And champagne is clearly not included in the list of drinks allowed for expectant mothers.

During pregnancy, it is not recommended to abuse fatty, spicy, smoked and spicy foods: inaccuracies in the diet are harmful to the well-being of the mother and baby. You shouldn't take risks with exotic dishes that you haven't tried before: pregnancy is a bad time for culinary experiments! It is harmful for an expectant mother to overeat, but it is not recommended to take long breaks between meals. It is advisable that meals for a pregnant woman are prepared from natural products, without synthetic additives.

On the New Year's table be sure to have fresh vegetables, fruits and berries. Instead of traditional sandwiches, it is better to make tartlets with soft cheese, slices of ham, olives - this is much less high in calories and, moreover, very beautiful! In order not to get hungry and not overeat during the holiday, you need to put a small portion of one dish you like on the plate. New Year's feast occurs in the late evening, when overeating is especially hard on the digestive system.

During the holiday, it is better to eat "fractional" - often and little by little. For appetizers, salads from fresh vegetables and fruits, low-fat meat and fish salads, some pickles, olives, cheese and cold meat are suitable. Hot festive dishes suitable for a pregnant housewife include white poultry meat, lean meats (veal, rabbit), lean fish - tilapia, cod, pike perch. As a side dish, boiled potatoes with herbs or rice are best suited. For dessert, instead of cake and pastries, it is better to make fruit salad or berry mousse.

Make sure in advance that there are enough drinks on your table - after the festive bustle and plentiful meal, the need for liquid increases significantly. Alcohol should not be consumed; you can pour a symbolic amount of champagne or dry wine into the glass, which you will clink glasses with, but it is still better to "wash down" New Year's toasts with soft drinks. Mineral water is suitable - carbonated or still, as well as fruit cocktails, juices and fruit drinks.

New Year's outfits for pregnant women

- a great excuse to dress up and feel like a queen. Many women, long before the celebration, begin to come up with options for outfits and hairstyles, and some even specially acquire a new dress for this occasion. For expectant mother in connection with the inevitable changes in appearance, it is especially important to feel attractive, so you should not deny yourself the pleasure associated with choosing an outfit for new year holiday.

You can choose a dress or suit for this occasion in advance, but you need to buy it no earlier than a month before the New Year; otherwise, you can not calculate the size - during pregnancy increases not only the tummy, but also the chest, waist, hips. The style of the dress should either hide or emphasize the tummy of the expectant mother; it is impossible to squeeze the stomach even with a very short period of pregnancy. Pressure on the abdomen leads to a deterioration in placental blood flow and fetal well-being; prolonged compression can provoke an increase in the tone of the uterus and premature outpouring of water. Therefore, evening dresses with corrective elements: corset, bodice, hard bodice bones are not suitable for the expectant mother. The ideal option for a pregnant cut is the Empire style (high waist in a long dress) or baby-dollar (doll or childish style of a short free dress). These styles, even for a long time, successfully hide rounded shapes, do not put pressure on the tummy and look very feminine.

Shoes for pregnant women

Concerning shoes for pregnant women, then for the holiday it is better to choose familiar, already worn and comfortable shoes. If, nevertheless, there is a need to buy new shoes, it is also not worth buying them long before the holiday - during pregnancy, slight swelling of the feet and legs may appear, so the size of the legs increases slightly. It is advisable to choose shoes with a stable, 3-4? Cm high heels or without a heel at all, such as ballet flats - otherwise during the holiday you will have to think only about buzzing feet. Prefer shoes with a comfortable last, securely fixing the foot, made of soft, but not too thin leather. If the shoes are new, wear them at home a few days before the New Year so that they spread and "sit" exactly on the foot.

Lingerie for pregnant women

To feel good during the holiday, take care of the right choice underwear for pregnant women for a festive outfit - comfort for the expectant mother is no less important than beauty. You can choose underwear “for a special occasion”, however, in addition to beauty, it should be comfortable and made taking into account the peculiarities of the “interesting position”. Bra and panties should be made from natural materials with comfortable seams or seamless microfiber. In underwear, as in a dress, there should be no rigid corrective elements: tight elastic bands, shoulder straps, bodice, bones, push-up or pull-up effect. Such a figure correction during pregnancy is unacceptable: it can adversely affect the condition of the fetus. But it is really worth supporting an enlarged tummy: for a long time, choose a comfortable, neat bandage that will not be noticeable under a festive outfit. For such a case, panties with a "built-in" corsage tape along the lower abdomen (bandage panties) are best suited. Don't forget to choose beautiful maternity tights.

Festive hairstyle

To holiday hairstyle did not burden the expectant mother, do not decorate her with heavy or sharp jewelry, use hoops and pull her hair into a tight bun. These styling options interfere with the blood supply to the scalp and can cause severe headaches. It is better to choose a light makeup that does not interfere with the skin "breathe".

New Year's entertainment

Of course, coming up with fun and New Year's entertainment for New Year's Eve, you will need to take into account the peculiarities of the "interesting position". For example, from the program of the holiday it will be necessary to exclude the traditional skiing downhill on the ice, blowing up firecrackers, as well as walking until the morning - the expectant mother should not participate in such amusements. Sledding and ice sledding is associated with the risk of injury, the noise from exploding fireworks and firecrackers adversely affects the baby, and a sleepless night is too tiring for a pregnant woman. A noisy home disco is not suitable for a mother-to-be - for the same reason as a disco in a night club (loud, stuffy and too active). However, this is not a cause for grief - on the contrary, this is a great opportunity to spend a "pregnant" in a special way, inventing new, unusual entertainment that will be equally interesting to all family members.

Recently, various collective and board games based on the principle of lotto or charades. These games are included in TV entertainment programs, played on the beach, in the office and at a party; even "gaming" cafes have appeared in large cities, where, along with the menu, visitors are offered a large selection of board games. Perhaps a few of these games will make your New Year's feast this year even more interesting.

Among the most popular board games- "Mafia", "Cluedo", "Uno" and "Quartet"; in addition, you can make charades, play "Fanta", "Crocodile" or "I'm taking with me to the North ...". The rules and simple ammunition for these games can be easily found on the Internet, and all family members, young and old, will be happy to play them.

In order to create a romantic atmosphere, you can abandon the electric light and decorate not only the festive table, but the whole room with candles. On the Christmas tree, a New Year's garland must be sparkling with magic lights; on the table and shelves, you can lay out decorations from gilded cones and colorful balls. Instead of a TV, it is better to turn on pleasant romantic music to taste (the expectant mother can also take care of creating a selection of sound tracks for the New Year in advance). And so that the pregnant woman does not sit at the table, the future dad can invite her to a slow dance.

A walk on New Year's Eve is a perfect end to a festive evening, quite acceptable for a lady in an “interesting position”. It's just that this year it will be calmer, measured and short-lived - without catching up, falling into the snow and rolling down a hill. Perhaps it will be a quiet, romantic walk under the moon and falling snow for two lovers awaiting the birth of a miracle. This will leave a feeling of magic and will be remembered for a lifetime!

Maria Sokolova

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We all begin to prepare for our favorite holiday of tangerines, gifts and wishes at the beginning of December - we slowly buy presents, think with whom, in what and where to meet, make a list of products for the New Year's table.

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For expectant mothers, preparation for the holiday is also complicated by numerous restrictions. After all, you want and meet the new year like a human, and not harm the baby ... So, what do expectant mothers need to know about the New Year's celebration?

Rules for preparing for the holiday of expectant mothers

To begin with, you should realize that until the moment the crumbs are born, you share everything with him for two - food, emotions, stress, experiences and so on. Therefore, preparation for the holiday should be done as carefully as possible.

That is, it is unacceptable for a pregnant woman in the traditional New Year's Eve race ...

Any experiences of a negative coloration.
No negative emotions! Surround yourself with a positive, ignore anything that can ruin your mood, look for additional "vitamins of happiness."

Loud music, noisy public places.
Forget about the pre-Christmas pandemonium, markets and hypermarkets. It is best to go shopping during the hours of the lowest customer load - when there are no "traffic jams" in the shopping arcade, and a huge shopping cart can be rolled in any direction without the risk of collision. Do not forget to take care of buying such a necessary item as earplugs and create a "relaxation corner" for yourself in your apartment.
Heavy bags.
No weights! If you are planning heavy and bulky purchases, take an assistant with you or order goods at home.
2-3 days watch at the stove.
Condescendingly pass on all the worries about preparing the New Year's table to your loved ones. If there is no one to transfer, and the spouse knows how to cook only broth from under the eggs, then cut the menu in half, and give your husband the opportunity to help you with cleaning vegetables, washing dishes and shredding sausages on Olivier.
General cleaning, furniture rearrangement.
Likewise: you coordinate, loved ones carry weights and wash up the apartment.

And do not forget that you have the right - at any time of the holiday go to your room, lie down on the sofa and, raising your legs higher, watch your favorite comedy on TV in splendid isolation, devouring New Year's delicacies from a plate.

If the New Year is celebrated in a cafe, you should not jump with everyone on the dance floor to the deafening music and postpone the return home until the morning.

Beauty rules for expectant mothers in the New Year

As for the New Year's image, expectant mothers and here will have their own restrictions and rules. Nobody canceled beauty and uniqueness (and a pregnant woman should be even more charming), but we approach the creation of an image wisely:

Question - to have a haircut or not- depends solely on your desire (we will not talk about superstitions). Haircuts during pregnancy are not prohibited by doctors.
Have you decided to update your boring hair color? Of course, it would be better to wait until the baby is born. But if you really, really want and can't do without it at all, then use only natural dyes, ammonia-free paints and, preferably, at home.
Perm will have to be abandoned- doctors categorically do not recommend (it chemical composition will not benefit the child).
Make-up, cosmetics. No "thick, thick" layers of makeup. The skin needs to breathe. Choose light and high quality products (better for sensitive skin), powder instead of foundation, light shades.
Perfume. The scent should be light, not irritating. Avoid cheap perfumes right away to avoid allergies.
Outfit. Of course, you have to be irresistible. But comfort is more important. Should not press anywhere, rub and pull too much.

Food and drinks for the New Year for pregnant women

A festive feast for expectant mothers has its own rules:

Overeating is not good. We eat in moderation.
With smoked pickles, spicy / fried and canned food - as carefully as possible.
Choosing fruit desserts instead of flour.
We postpone the tasting of overseas exotic and new "original" dishes to "after birth ...".
Give your spouse your favorite carcinogenic crust on chicken, lean on vegetables and herbs.
It is better to give up alcohol altogether. But if you really want to clink your glasses like an adult, you can pour a little red wine into the glass. In general, remember that there is no safe dose of alcohol for the expectant mother! Read also:

And the main New Year's rule of the expectant mother - remember that it is forbidden, but focus on what is allowed ... With creativity, of course.

Wherever and in whatever you celebrate the New Year, you have a double holiday - New Year and the expectation of the birth of your baby.

Pregnancy and New Year is a popular topic. And how else, if the expectation of the child lasts nine months. Is it likely that the New Year for pregnant women will coincide? At the beginning, middle or end - but almost certainly! Emotions about the New Year in pregnant women can be completely different, both positive and negative. Therefore, it is better to prepare in advance for the holiday in a new state. Despite the various limitations associated with your "interesting position", there will be more than enough opportunities to enjoy the holiday. You just need to think about his script in advance.

New Year's for pregnant women: "Will it be boring ?!"

“My husband and I love to be very active. And we always tried to celebrate the New Year with him in some interesting and unusual way: either we skied down the hill to the chime of the chime, or we went on a hike with friends! Now I am in a position, we are very much looking forward to our baby, but the coming of the New Year this time does not make me happy at all: do I really have to spend it just at home, in front of the TV and salads? After all, I considered this boring option all my life unacceptable ... "

Maria, 24 years old

What is the problem? For women who are accustomed to spending the New Year in a cycle of fun, it is not easy to find a new option during pregnancy. Quite a lot of prohibitions appear. Here the mood also spoils. But it is simply impossible to allow this on a holiday. Let's look for options?

What should I do? If your pregnancy is proceeding normally, then the New Year may well remain quite active. Choose a format for yourself where there will be youth fun, but with the possibility of your participation. For example, if you are going to the dacha with friends, then, of course, you will not be able to ride a slide, but you will take many interesting photos of the whole company. Most importantly, try to provide "escape routes" in case you want to sit down, lie down, take a break from the noise. If you present the program of the holiday in advance, it will not be difficult to do this. Yes, you will have to exclude alcohol: New Years in pregnant women are usually sober. And keep in mind one more important point: if your friends need to drink a lot for fun, then in your "special position" it is better to spend the holiday in another place.

New Year and pregnancy: "Consider everything!"

“As a rule, my husband and I united with friends and went to someone's dacha. We like the warm friendly communication, not a very noisy company, sitting by the fireplace with a crackling of logs with a glass of mulled wine, a Christmas tree on the street, dressed up with everything that comes to hand, fireworks ... But I'm 22 weeks pregnant, and my tummy sticks out noticeably. A friend already asked if my husband and I could come to visit them on New Year's Eve. I really want to, but there are also doubts: what if medical help is urgently needed? Or if I just get tired and have no time for the holiday? "

Oksana, 28 years old

What is the problem? Expectant mothers who are accustomed to celebrating the New Year outside the home, albeit not in the most active format, but with friends, may not feel very comfortable with the thought that a boring holiday may await them due to pregnancy.

What should I do? If you want to go on a visit outside the city, there is a lot to think about. Of course, the owners should be aware that you are "in position." It's perfectly okay if you warn them that you don't like certain food smells right now. It is good if such holidays are held together, ie. each guest prepares one or two dishes for the table. In this case, you will have a guarantee that at least some treats will suit you, if suddenly your pregnant body starts to be capricious. When you arrive, ask the hosts where you can lie down if you suddenly get tired.

In the New Year, a pregnant woman should provide for everything. It is very important to know in advance where the nearest hospital is located if you need urgent medical attention. After all, an ambulance on New Year's Eve to a remote area can go for a very long time! This address may not be useful, but just in case it will be at hand!

New Year's Eve during pregnancy: "I don't want to tell my colleagues!"

“I'm 10 weeks pregnant and no one at work knows about it yet. I don't want to tell anyone yet. Moreover, I feel pretty good and I can cope with my duties. But soon our company will arrange a New Year's corporate party for employees. And I am afraid that I will be asked "uncomfortable" questions, because I cannot drink alcohol, and this will immediately lead to suspicion. And I don't want to explain anything at all. "

Polina, 25 years old

What is the problem? Sometimes a woman must take part in a mandatory event at work, and the question of how to hide the fact of pregnancy is acute. However, sometimes the same situation occurs when a woman is celebrating with friends or family.

What should I do? Whoever really wants to keep a secret can do it. At parties like this, the thought "Is she pregnant?" occurs when a girl refuses alcohol. But there are many options for not paying attention to this fact. For example, to drink only "cocktails": it is almost impossible to distinguish between pure juice and the one in which alcohol was added! Or say directly: "Today I can only drink juice and water, I drink drugs that are incompatible with alcohol." If at the same time your appearance does not express any special "mystery", then the probability that your secret will remain is quite high!

New Year's Eve for pregnant women: Hospitable hostess

“My husband and I always invite friends for the New Year to visit us. It's not at all difficult for me to set the table, organize fun contests, and then get out. I'm pregnant now. The holiday is approaching, and, of course, I would like to spend it as usual - at home, with relatives and friends. But everyone advises to abandon this venture: they say that now you need to rest more, and not fuss about the housework. "

Marina, 29 years old

What is the problem? Women who like to invite guests to their place would like to preserve the tradition and the time when the New Year falls on pregnancy. Moreover, their usual circle is almost counting on it. But receiving guests is an energy-consuming business. The question arises, is it harmful to the expectant mother?

What should I do? Of course, you can host guests. You just need to add a few touches that will ease your household chores. If you have always cooked yourself, now invite each of the guests to come with 1-2 ready-made dishes, having discussed in advance what will be on the table. Have a friend or family member help you set the table. Do not hesitate, all guests will treat with understanding your request that you expect help from them at the end of the holiday.

How is the New Year for pregnant women: "I want to go to a restaurant!"

“In recent years, I really enjoyed celebrating New Year's Eve in a restaurant. Festive atmosphere, the opportunity to dress up and "show yourself", dancing, entertainment. And only pleasant chores: manicure, makeup, hair. But now I am in the 19th week of pregnancy. I don’t have a big belly yet, but I myself think that I look very fat. Yes, and my mother discourages, believes that it is noisy and smoky there. I am sad from this: I want a carefree holiday, but pregnancy does not make very pleasant adjustments. "

Svetlana, 26 years old

What is the problem? Thinking about celebrating in a restaurant, a woman may be afraid to look bad against the background of other visitors, afraid that her husband will look at them. In the second place, worries about the inappropriate menu, possible fatigue from noise, cigarette smoke.

What should I do? If the expectant mother wants to celebrate the New Year in a restaurant, this is perfectly acceptable. You just need to choose a calm place. Book a table in the non-smoking area in advance. Check out the menu, making sure you can order foods that your body won't reject. But you have every chance to look great! Now stores for expectant mothers offer wonderful collections of party dresses. You can emphasize the tummy, or you can hide it, if that way you feel more comfortable. A pregnant woman with a beautiful hairstyle and well-groomed face, with a charmingly accentuated tummy becomes the object of increased and sometimes envious attention of “non-pregnant slender women”. In this situation, one should not be surprised at the male attention. Get ready to hear a lot of compliments!

New Year's Eve during pregnancy: Holiday with flight

“For several years in a row my husband and I have been going on a trip to Europe or somewhere in warm lands for the New Year and winter holidays. This has already become a tradition for us. Only now I am in a "position" and I will probably have to give up the trip, but I would so much like to go somewhere again! But I'm worried - what if I feel bad? "

Olga, 27 years old

What is the problem? Whether it is worth going on long trips during pregnancy is an open question at any time of the year. No one can guarantee that everything will go smoothly, and this scares expectant mothers.

What should I do? Of course, the most important question is your well-being and the doctor's permission to travel. But if you go abroad, you will almost certainly buy the tour in advance, and there is no guarantee that the trip will not be canceled due to poor health. There is an option - a "hot tour" in a visa-free direction. But all visa-free countries are quite hot, and it is not very desirable for the expectant mother to change the climate. Therefore, it is better to choose something closer. Perhaps there are interesting cities or good guesthouses near where you live. This option is safer for your health.

New Years and Pregnancy: Let's Celebrate "In Preservation"

“The New Year is approaching, and I started bleeding, I was admitted to the hospital“ for preservation ”. We managed to maintain pregnancy, but the condition is not very stable so far. I understand that it is necessary to stay in the hospital for the sake of the baby, but the prospect of spending the New Year holidays here seems just awful. But what about the tree, gifts and beloved husband? "

Kira, 22 years old

What is the problem? Celebrating the New Year at the hospital is the most difficult situation possible. It is especially sad to be away from home and family on this day.

What should I do? Try to come to terms with the situation, because the most important thing now is the condition of your baby. When you accept everything as it is, you can relax and get from the situation all the positive that it can give. Even though you are sad now, perhaps the New Year during pregnancy in the hospital can be the most "exotic" holiday in your life. Try to create a general holiday mood with your roommates. You can put an artificial Christmas tree in the room, and each of you will hang several toys from your house. And your family will bring you something tasty, and you can set a common table. You are also quite capable of organizing some jokes and contests: agree that each one comes up with something interesting for others. You will then have something to remember and tell!

Each of us has our own wishes, how and with whom to celebrate the New Year. Pregnancy is not a reason for a boring holiday. More often than not, you can easily choose the format that is familiar to you, only by adjusting it to ensure your comfort and safety. And in any case, think about it: you are now in a "special position", and, therefore, the celebration is illuminated for you with a special light. After all, this is the first holiday of your baby, even if he is in a cozy "house". Feel this unique atmosphere and the New Year will be joyful and happy!

An elegant tree, the smell of tangerines, the chimes. Waiting for miracles, splashes of champagne, wishes for happiness. For the mother-to-be, this New Year is special. After all, she will not be alone to meet him. Hence the joy, and awe, and excitement. What is the best way to celebrate a holiday for a pregnant woman? Home or away? At the dacha or in a restaurant? What to wear? What food and drinks do I prefer? How to entertain yourself on New Year's Eve and the subsequent holidays? All the emotions and feelings of his mother are transmitted to the child in the womb. Therefore, she must not only try to create the best mood for herself, but also comply with all safety rules during the New Year, so as not to harm her baby in any way. This means that you should prepare for the holiday in advance.

Pregnancy and traditions

Why do we celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1? So Peter I commanded in 1699. Before the Russian emperor, famous for his innovations and love for everything abroad, issued a corresponding decree, the inhabitants of Russia celebrated this day during the harvest and taxes - in September.

The tradition of decorating their homes and organizing festivities on New Year's Day has come to us from time immemorial, but this is how our ancestors celebrated the Harvest Day. And the New Year "appeared" much later, during the reign of Peter I

In those days, on the occasion of the New Year, festivities were organized, juniper and spruce branches were hung on the fences of estates, decorated with ribbons and beads, tar barrels were set on fire - they tried in every possible way to create a festive atmosphere. With a new date, new traditions came from overseas countries, which over several centuries have organically intertwined with our Russian flavor.

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Today, the New Year is a spruce or pine tree decorated with balls and tinsel, this is a white-bearded Santa Claus in a red hat and his granddaughter Snegurochka, this is serpentine and confetti, masquerade masks and funny performances, sparklers and fireworks, sleigh rides and ice skating, and much -Many other things.

Deer teams, wreaths and bells came to us from abroad. We invite friends to visit or go to them ourselves. We put the traditional Olivier salad on the table and raise a glass of champagne to the chimes, wishing each other happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

There are a lot of options for celebrating the New Year in our time. But can a pregnant woman participate in all this fun and splendor?

On the one hand, pregnancy is not a disease. Why not celebrate the New Year for the expectant mother with everyone and like everyone else? But on the other hand, there are still certain restrictions for pregnant women. And you need to foresee all possible risks. Then your holiday will not be overshadowed by any troubles and surprises.

Where to celebrate the New Year for the expectant mother?

There are no places where the expectant mother would be prohibited from celebrating the New Year. If a woman feels well, then the holiday will be calm. But if the pregnancy is not going as smoothly as we would like, it is better to stay at home on New Year's Eve. A pregnant woman will feel more comfortable with her family and friends.

Houses

The expectant mother will feel most comfortable at home during the New Year celebration, next to her beloved husband.

Home environment is a great option for a holiday. The expectant mother can organize it according to her wishes and taking into account her well-being. This also applies to cooking. You can relax next to your beloved husband, listen to good music, or, for example, play board games, and if tiredness overcomes, you can immediately go to rest.

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Away

It is psychologically more comfortable for a pregnant woman to celebrate the holidays in a quiet and uncrowded company of close friends. Do not forget that excess noise can cause inconvenience not only to the mother, but also to her unborn baby.

Why not a pregnant woman celebrate the New Year in a quiet, cozy company of her closest friends?

In the restaurant

The restaurant should have a chamber atmosphere. A place where loud music plays is not suitable for a woman expecting a baby. It is very important that people do not smoke in the hall. Food should be familiar, familiar, any exotic is inappropriate here. Drunk and sick people pose a danger to a pregnant woman. It is better to protect her from communication with strangers to the maximum.

In the country

Not everyone has the opportunity to spend a holiday in the fresh air. But if you are planning to celebrate the New Year in a heated summer cottage, then this is just fine. Quiet and peaceful place.

Amazing winter nature, clean air and white snow - this is what awaits a pregnant woman in the country. Dress according to the weather. The main thing is not to catch a cold when going out on New Year's Eve.

It is best to go to the dacha in your own car. In this case, you do not have to worry about the commuter transport timetable. A shovel and a rope should be placed in the trunk. They can be useful in order to quickly get out if the car gets stuck in a snowdrift on a country road.

Important! If you are celebrating the New Year at the dacha, medical assistance should be available at any time of the day, no matter how good you feel. Be sure to have an exchange card with you.

In the rest house

Holidays in a holiday home or in a sanatorium are also an opportunity for expectant mothers to spend them with benefits for their health.

By the end of the year, fatigue accumulates and very often you want to take a break from the hassle and bustle. Therefore, a good option would be to go to a suburban holiday home or sanatorium to celebrate the New Year. This option is inexpensive and will only bring benefits.

Such establishments are located in nature. The program offered by the holiday homes is interesting and rich. Therefore, the expectant mother will receive a lot of positive emotions, enjoy the winter landscapes, breathe fresh air, which will have a positive effect on her general well-being and on the condition of the fetus.

You should not refuse to visit the pool, relaxation sessions, the use of oxygen cocktails and vitamin complexes. All this is very beneficial for a pregnant woman.

If unforeseen circumstances arise, your health worsens, you can quickly get to your home or medical facility. In any case, the sanatorium already has medical workers who, in unforeseen circumstances, will always provide first aid.

Such tours take only two to three days. Therefore, the spouse must necessarily break away from business and spend this time with his wife and future baby.

At the resort

There is no need to drastically change the climate and leave to celebrate the New Year in hot countries. The immune system of the expectant mother is working in an intense mode, and a change in climate will increase the load on her several times.

In order to spend the New Year's holidays pleasantly and at the same time not provoke any complications of the course of pregnancy, it is best, after consulting a doctor, to choose a country with a climate close to the climate in the country of permanent residence.

Ski resort and other outdoor activities are not an option for pregnant women. But a calm contemplation of nature in a quiet forest boarding house will only benefit the expectant mother

What entertainment to choose?

It will be safer for the expectant mother and child in her bosom to celebrate the New Year in a calm home environment. However, the pregnant woman herself has the right to choose the place of celebration and entertainment on New Year's Eve. The main thing here is to be guided by common sense and observe the measure in everything.

Fortune telling and predictions

There is a belief: everything that a pregnant woman predicts will come true. You can play this theme with your family and friends on New Year's Eve

In ancient times, it was believed that the predictions of a woman in an "interesting" position would certainly come true. Play with this belief. Decorate the room and the fir tree with divination cards. Serve the table with images of the signs of the zodiac. Play mysterious music.

Prepare an appropriate outfit. Decorate your hair with a flower, throw a bright shawl over your shoulders. Now it will not be difficult to guess your friends and loved ones health and success, love and luck, wealth and prosperity in the New Year.

Talent evening

A creative evening on New Year's Eve is also able to present a lot of surprises and open up a lot of talents in your loved ones.

Showcasing your creative skills can be a good way to celebrate the New Year. Only those who have prepared in advance and are ready to demonstrate their talent in painting, versification or choreography will be able to attend the evening.

During the evening, all guests should participate in the creation of a newspaper in memory of the New Year's celebration. To do this, you need to stock up on everything you need in advance: paper, pencils, glue, tinsel, etc.

Children's New Year

The children's theme of the New Year's holiday, the appropriate table decoration, menus and entertainment can captivate not only you, but also your relatives, who are also looking forward to replenishment in the family

The holiday will be very fun if all the guests turn into children again. To do this, you should prepare costumes (caps, bows, rattles, nipples). Let children's music play. The contests should be in line with the theme of the evening.

Swaddle baby dolls, compete in putting on diapers, or whoever spits out a pacifier next, or sucks the juice out of a bottle faster. You can think of a lot of such insanely funny children's contests. So turn on your imagination and have fun!

Be sure to capture everything that happens in a photo or make a video of the evening. Then show your baby how he met his first New Year while still in his mother's tummy.

To make the holiday a success

A pregnant woman should always have the necessary things and documents with her according to the list, even if she goes to a festive evening.

This list includes:

policy;
generic certificate;
exchange card;
medicines prescribed by a doctor;
the passport;
mobile phone.

To make the holiday go without problems:

Alternate active pastime with relaxation.
Choose comfortable clothes. Think not only about beauty, but also about how warm and cozy you will be in your outfit during New Year's celebrations.
Eat in moderation, do not get carried away with fatty, fried, smoked, salty, sweets, avoid exotic dishes.
Postpone long trips for the future.
Refuse visiting crowded companies and establishments where you can meet sick people.
Avoid socializing with drunk people.
Companies of smokers are not for you now, just like noisy parties where loud music sounds.
Remain calm in any situation.

We clean and decorate the house

All women clean the house especially carefully before the holiday. Expectant mothers are no exception. For best results, chemical cleaning agents are used.

Fine particles of powders, gels and aerosols get on the skin and Airways pregnant and can adversely affect the health of the baby.

Therefore, it is better not to use such detergents during cleaning. Natural remedies (baking soda, mustard) and laundry soap can be just as effective.

It is imperative to wear protective gloves and a mask to avoid contact of cleaning agents with skin and respiratory organs.

Cleaning the house takes a long time, so after it you feel more tired than usual. Future dads should make it easier for their wife to prepare for the holiday and take on some of the household chores.

"High-rise" work, such as hanging garlands, is also better to entrust the husband or loved ones, and be content with the role of the leader herself. Expectant mothers cannot raise their hands up and stay in this position for a long time. This leads to poor circulation and fainting.

Don't Confuse Nesting Syndrome with New Year's Eve

The woman's body miraculously senses the approach of childbirth. What makes even those pregnant women who did not like homework to put things in order, put things and even make repairs? Nesting Syndrome! And it manifests itself shortly before childbirth.

Don't confuse nesting syndrome with the usual New Year's bustle. This is a sign that it's time to get ready for the hospital, and not prepare a festive dinner.

Festive menu for pregnant women

Usually a huge number of delicacies are prepared for the festive table. But pregnant women have certain dietary restrictions. Therefore, the menu of the expectant mother should be carefully thought out.

Citrus fruits are strong allergens. And although the New Year is associated with tangerines - their sweet and sour taste and unique aroma - during pregnancy it is better to refrain from eating these fruits.

Salads

It is difficult to imagine a festive menu on New Year's Eve without salads. The expectant mother may well taste some of them. But it's important to remember:

Only fresh ingredients should be used for making salads.
It is not recommended to season them with fatty sauces. It is better to give preference to yoghurts, low-fat sour cream, vegetable oil.
Purchased mayonnaise should be discarded. It contains harmful chemicals.
Unusual salads containing exotic foods are not suitable for a pregnant woman.
Do not eat too many salads.

Know when to stop in everything - this is the main rule of New Year's Eve for expectant mothers.

Caesar with garlic-mustard yogurt

Ingredients:

boiled chicken breast (1 pc.) - break into fibers with your hands;
white bread (0.5 loaves) - cut into 2x2 cm cubes;
hard cheese (200 g) - grate;
lettuce (bunch) - tear it with your hands into pieces measuring 2x2 cm;
boiled quail eggs (10 pcs.) - cut into quarters;
tomatoes (2 medium-sized) - cut into 2x2 cm cubes;
garlic (2 prongs) - chop;
mustard (1 tsp);
thick yogurt for dressing (200 g);
vegetable oil (preferably olive) for frying.

Caesar salad is a very good choice for a mother-to-be

Preparation:

Put the chopped chicken breast in the oil heated in a frying pan and fry it until golden brown.
Do the same with cubes of white bread.
Place fried fillets, lettuce, eggs, tomatoes in equal proportions.
Stir the salad ingredients lightly.
Sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
Sprinkle with the dressing, which you have previously prepared separately, by mixing yogurt, chopped garlic and mustard.
And the final touch - toasted croutons with a golden crust. Put them on top of the dressing.

Salad ready. Bon Appetit!

"Fish" salad

Ingredients:

boiled fish (preferably red) - 200 g;
cherry tomatoes - 200 g;
bell pepper - 1 pc.;
hard cheese - 200 g;
leaf salad - 1 bunch;
olive oil (2 tablespoons) with lemon juice (2 tablespoons) for dressing;

Preparation:

Take a wide dish so that it is convenient for you to stir the salad in it later.
Take the fish apart by hand into small pieces.
Cut the tomatoes in half or into 4 pieces.
Pepper - in cubes or straws, whichever you prefer.
Grate the cheese.
Tear the salad into pieces about 2x2 cm in size.
Sprinkle with the dressing and stir the salad.
Put it in a beautiful salad bowl and serve it on the table. Bon appetit to you and your guests!

"Curd" salad

Ingredients:

pear;
raisin;
dry cottage cheese;
Apple;
lemon or orange syrup;
crushed nuts (any), candied fruits and grated chocolate at will;
dressing - yogurt.

"Curd" salad with yogurt is an excellent salad for New Year's Eve

Preparation:

Rinse the raisins and soak for 20 minutes. in hot water.
Peel the fruit, cut into cubes.
Place cottage cheese, raisins, apple and pear pieces in a salad bowl in equal proportions.
Season the mixture with yogurt and stir.
Top the salad with syrup. By the way, you can use any fruit or berry syrup and create new flavor combinations.
Decorate the dish with nuts, candied fruits, grated chocolate, pomegranate seeds, mint leaves.

This salad can be served on the table on New Year's Eve as a dessert.

Hot

Salads alone on New Year's Eve are indispensable. Hot dishes are an obligatory part of any feast. But nutritionists advise avoiding smoked and fried foods. For the expectant mother, stew, baked or boiled meat, as well as fish, are suitable. Steam cooking is even better.

Choose lean meat - veal, turkey, rabbit. Of the fish, red is preferable - salmon, trout, salmon. Carp, pike, or sea bass are fine too.

Loose rice is the best side dish, especially if you add vegetables to it. But traditional mashed potatoes will not hurt a pregnant woman either.

Oven baked carp

It is a delicate fish that always tastes good. It is baked with potatoes. Calculation for 4 servings.

Ingredients:

potato tubers - 6 pieces;
onions - 2 pcs.
fish - 1 pc.;
mayonnaise - 2 tbsp. l .;
sunflower oil - 2 tbsp. spoons;
pepper and salt to taste;
parsley, green onions and dill to taste.

Preparation:

Grease a baking sheet with oil.
If the carp has been frozen, defrost it.
Clean fish, gut and wash.
Place on a baking sheet.
Grease it thickly with mayonnaise.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Peel, wash the potato tubers.
Cut them across, without cutting to the end. It turns out a "fan".
Cover the fish with "fans".
Do not forget to salt and pepper the potatoes too.
Cut the peeled onions into rings.
Place fish and potatoes on top.
Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven (200 degrees).
Turn the carp and potato "fans" after 15 minutes.
Leave in the oven for the same time.
Turn off the oven and allow the dish to sweat in it for a while.
Place the carp on the dish. Spread potatoes around it. Decorate everything with greenery. Serve with wishes of bon appetite and happiness in the New Year.

Trout steaks baked in honey sauce

Trout is delicious without spices. You don't need to have a culinary education to make it. Steaks with an Asian touch can be baked in the oven. Calculation for 2 servings.

Ingredients:

trout steaks - 2 pcs.;
honey - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
soy sauce - 4 tablespoons spoons;
lemon - 1/2 piece;
fresh mint, cilantro.

Trout steak will not harm pregnant women

Preparation:

Prepare a sauce with honey, lemon and soy sauce.
In a deep bowl, pour this sauce over the trout.
Leave the steaks to marinate in the sauce for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Put the fish in the prepared form and pour the marinade on top.
Bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for about 30 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro and mint.

Beverages

It is not recommended for expectant mothers to drink carbonated drinks. Alcohol is completely forbidden to them. Even traditional champagne. Factory juices should not be consumed either. Teas, fruit drinks, compotes, table still mineral water are best suited.

Ginger tea with hibiscus flowers (hibiscus)

This tea tastes like mulled wine. It is not only tasty, but also healthy, and also warms and relieves nervous tension.

Ingredients:

water - 1.5 l;
hibiscus - 2 tbsp. l. flowers or 2 filter bags;
cinnamon - two sticks;
ginger root - 50 g;
apple - 1 pc.;
sugar or honey to taste.

Ginger tea with hibiscus flowers is perfect for expectant mothers, warms and relieves stress

Preparation:

Boil water.
Peel the skin and dry areas of the ginger.
Rub the root to make 2-3 tablespoons.
Cut a ripe apple into wedges.
Prepare an enamel pot or kettle.
Place all food in this container.
Pour boiling water over them.
Boil for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add hibiscus and leave to infuse, covered for 10-15 minutes.

Tea will be healthier if you use honey instead of sugar as a sweetener. But remember that at temperatures above 40 degrees, honey loses its properties.

Cranberry jelly

It is a natural and delicious drink, vitamin and diuretic. Known since ancient times. It will help the expectant mother to get rid of edema and will perfectly quench her thirst.

Ingredients:

cranberries - 0.5 kg;
purified water - 3 l;
sugar - 1 tbsp.;
potato starch - 2 tbsp. spoons.

Cranberry jelly is a good alternative to carbonated drinks

Preparation:

Take ripe berries and rinse them under running water.
In a deep container (always enameled), pour sugar over the berry to taste. About 1 glass of sugar for 0.5 kg of berries.
Grind the berries with sugar with a blender.
Taste the resulting mass. If there is not enough sugar, you need to add more.
Pour boiling water over the grated mass (3 l).
Put it on fire.
At the first sign of boiling (bubbles), remove from heat and drain.
Return the resulting liquid to the stove.
Prepare the starch by dissolving it in cold water.
Pour the mixture of starch and water into the boiling liquid in a thin stream, stirring actively.
When bubbles appear (the first sign of starting boiling), remove from heat and refrigerate.

desserts

Sweets should be consumed sparingly. High-calorie cakes with a lot of fat are contraindicated for pregnant women. You can eat homemade cakes, cookies, fruits and berries - fresh or as part of a variety of desserts.

Curd dessert "Trio" looks very beautiful and has an unusual taste

Preparation:

Grind cottage cheese with sugar (vanilla and sand).
Mix with sour cream.
Dissolve the required amount of gelatin in warm boiled water.
Add gelatin to the mixture.
Divide the mass into three parts.
Pour juice or dye into the first part, put cocoa into the second part, leave a third part of the mass white.
Take a detachable form so that after the dessert is ready, you can carefully remove it.
Spread a lot of different colors for 4 tbsp. l. strictly in the center, alternating layers.
Put the finished dessert in the cold until it solidifies.
Before serving, remove the form and cut the dessert with a curly knife.
Serve in portions, garnished with mint leaves and sprinkled with any fruit or berry syrup.

Banana candies

The most important thing is that all the products for the dessert are very affordable, and its preparation will not be difficult at all. Suitable for expectant mothers and children, even the smallest.

Banana candy is a treat for the whole family

Preparation:

Remove the peel from the bananas.
Knead them with a crush until you get mashed potatoes.
Preheat the pan. We spread the resulting banana mass on it.
We simmer it over low heat, not forgetting to stir. Otherwise, the puree will burn.
The banana gruel will begin to darken. When this moment comes, you need to add granulated sugar to it.
After the sugar has been added, add the butter (melt it first).
We mix the gruel with the added products and continue to simmer until thickened. This will happen pretty quickly. The finished mass should be of such a consistency that candy can be formed from it.
Now we transfer the banana gruel to another container and let it cool.
We take a teaspoon, scoop up the mass and roll up the ball.
Roll each of the finished balls in a mixture of cocoa and sesame (coconut). Be sure to make sure that all balls are evenly covered with the mixture.
Put the finished candies on a plate and put in the cold. The sweets should cool well.
Chilled sweets are served at the table.

Children will certainly become fans of banana sweets. Do not deny the kids pleasure. After all, no dyes and preservatives will be contained in the sweets you cook with your own hands.

Video: delicious New Year's fruit salad

Gastronomic taboos

Fried, fatty, smoked foods.
Home canning and factory canned food.
Alcohol, carbonated drinks, packaged juices.
Salty, spicy.
Sweet desserts with creams containing a large number of fats, and dyes.
Citrus, Exotic fruits and vegetables.
Chocolate, candy.
Sausages, sausages.
Semi-finished products.

New Year's image

Your pregnancy will in no way prevent you from looking the most charming and attractive during the New Year. A rounded tummy, on the contrary, will accentuate your femininity.

Do not forget to visit a hairdresser and beautician to create a unique image, and be sure to look into a couple of stores - please yourself with new clothes for the holiday.

There is an opinion that expectant mothers should not dye their hair and cut it. They say that this can harm the course of pregnancy, although there is no evidence to support this. A new life awaits you soon. So let a beautiful haircut and trendy hair color become her first symbols.
A well-groomed mother, experiencing positive emotions from her fresh and rested appearance, will undoubtedly convey a positive charge to her baby. Therefore, you should not give up taking care of your face and body, masks and peels.
Manicure and pedicure are also needed. And make-up is an indispensable attribute of a festive look, giving it completeness.
The final touch is the New Year's outfit. Nowadays, you can pick up a designer model from the collections produced especially for pregnant women.

What to wear

You should not choose a skirt or dress with a strict cut. It is better if the model has an elastic waist. Then, at a festive evening, a pregnant woman will feel comfortable.

Trousers or a tunic will do. Natural materials should be preferred. Shoes should be with low heels or wedges.

What color to celebrate the New Year

For the meeting of the Year of the Fire Monkey (2016), red, golden, brown, orange, gray colors are suitable. Plus various prints with African-style ornaments.
The Year of the Rooster (2017) is best celebrated in burgundy red and golden orange. Let gold jewelry and bright feather boas organically complement your look.
Dog (2018) prefers discreet black or gray, brown, white. From jewelry, give preference to silver or white metal jewelry.
And in the year of the Pig (2019), astrologers advise choosing a luxurious outfit. The colors are burgundy, or red, or orange. The presence of jewelry with stones and beads and the addition of the image with various accessories, but always chic, are encouraged.

Caution, toxicosis!

If New Year's Eve fell on the first trimester of pregnancy, then the expectant mother may experience unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, odor intolerance, and vomiting. This is how early toxicosis manifests itself.

If the stomach is cleared more than 5 times a day, you should seek medical attention. Hospitalization is sometimes required. The hospital will carry out therapy with droppers; in mild cases, outpatient treatment is possible.

It is very important to take care of your well-being during the New Year's Eve in advance. Then the holiday will pass without complications. Appetite and good mood will appear.

Childbirth on New Year's Eve

What if the baby wants to be born on New Year's Eve? For many expectant mothers, this is also a cause for concern. They are mainly worried about the morale and physical condition of taxi drivers and medical personnel.

Work on holidays is usually paid extra, which is a very strong incentive to get the best out of it. But you can always play it safe and conclude a contract for childbirth, then the doctor will be ready to accept your little one at any time. And the taxi driver can be inspected for sobriety immediately upon his arrival at your place. And the ambulance has not been canceled yet, the teams are always ready to go to the call.

Things for the trip to the hospital should be prepared in advance. Don't forget all the required paperwork. If the first signs of labor are beginning, call an ambulance right away. The main thing is a positive attitude.

New Year's Eve is a miracle. But the main magic for a pregnant woman is the birth of her baby. This will be a gift from Santa Claus!

New Year's holidays in our country stretch for almost a month. They begin to celebrate them in December and continue until mid-January. These days should be bright, interesting and dynamic for you. It is necessary to prepare in advance on all points. Such a large number of days off allows you to have time to chat with friends, visit your parents. Celebrate the holiday at home and then travel. When you return, visit a restaurant, etc. Do not forget that theaters, museums, cinemas offer a rich New Year's program. If there is no desire or strength for active recreation, there is also something to do at home. For example, read, watch TV, do some handicrafts, chat on social networks. Appreciate all the wonderful moments of this New Year! Let it be funny and remember you for a long time, as the year of the beginning of a new life! Very soon you will give the world a new little man who will become the dearest and dearest for you. Is this not a reason for happiness? ..

At any time and in any situation, a pregnant woman should behave carefully. And New Year's Eve is a special time, and therefore it is also worth approaching it especially seriously. And if there is very little time left before the New Year, and you are still thinking, then we will make every effort to tell you how to celebrate the New Year for an expectant mother!

So, where is it better, easier, more convenient to celebrate the New Year in an interesting position?

In fact, there are no obvious taboos during the celebration. It all depends on your desire and, most importantly, how you feel. But the majority still prefers to celebrate the New Year at home, together with a loved one, and perhaps also with their parents.

Celebrating with friends

Why shouldn't you invite your friends, even your closest ones? Most likely, within an hour or two after the chimes, you will just want to go and go to bed. And if there are strangers in the house (even if they are very close and beloved) people, you will either be embarrassed to leave them alone and will have to wait patiently for the morning (and this is not so easy in your position, and even harmful), or go to bed, but keep worrying. Therefore, it is better to save yourself from unnecessary worries. Warn your friends in advance that they can, if they wish, stop by after midnight: clink glasses with champagne, exchange gifts and wishes and ... leave. Be honest that you are going to spend most of New Year's Eve in bed. Although, most likely, they themselves understand this very well.

Pregnancy, New Year and Parents

It's easier with parents.

They probably feel almost at home anyway. Therefore, you do not need to worry about the fact that while you are resting, food on the table will run out, someone will not be able to switch the TV program or will not find a hand towel. And yet, some things (unless, of course, you live with your parents in the same apartment) you need to take care of in advance. Prepare bed linen for them (or even make the bed right away, if possible), hand and body towels (so that they do not bother you if you want to take a shower). Just in case, show them the contents of the refrigerator prepared for New Year's Eve. So that they do not accidentally eat the pie prepared for tomorrow's trip to their mother-in-law (or, conversely, your mother;)). Explain what and where to put, if suddenly they decide to help with the tidy while you are resting.

New Year's Eve for pregnant women: ideal

But the ideal option, of course, is alone with your loved one and your baby. Only you two know what you and your treasure need. You can watch TV, spread caviar on a piece of cake, eat salted tomatoes with your hands straight from the can, paint snowflakes on your stomach and take a picture under the tree. ... In general, do whatever your mind, slightly clouded by pregnancy, tells you. And, most importantly, even if you do not feel well, and you still want a holiday, no one and nothing will prevent you from transferring the New Year's feast directly to bed.

Another option is at a restaurant. This is also quite a convenient option for the expectant mother. First, you don't have to bother with cooking. Secondly, you can call a taxi at any time and go home to sleep. Or whatever you wanted there. However, not everything is so simple. When ordering a table in a restaurant, be sure to study the festive menu "from and to". Do not hesitate to ask about what certain dishes are prepared from, how spicy the meat will be, how the salad is dressed, or what brand of wine will be served. It is important. In addition to the main menu for the banquet, find out if it is possible to order something separately. After all, it is possible that the "official" table will not meet your expectations, and spending New Year's Eve with a crust of bread is not only unpleasant, but also harmful. And therefore, by the way, do not forget to bring along additional funds for "unforeseen expenses". When celebrating the New Year in the restaurant, try to get the most out of it. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to get out somewhere together for the whole night in the near future. But don't overdo it. Plentiful food and active dancing can go badly for you, even if you are still in the first trimester of pregnancy and can afford it. Otherwise, the next day you will suffer from pain in the legs, back and abdomen.

The third option is away. The essence is approximately the same as in a restaurant. With the only exception that the guests will be surrounded by familiar people for the most part. You should pay attention to all the same points: menu and entertainment. And also try to find out in advance with the landlady / landlord if they allow guests to smoke indoors? It is unlikely that you will be pleased (and even less useful) to go into a toilet smoky with cigarettes. And, as a rule, it is this "room" that is most often needed by pregnant women. If smoking in an apartment is a common practice in this house, it may be worth considering and moving your plans somewhere else. Find out a sample guest list. If these are your acquaintances, you probably know what to expect from them. And, assuming that in 2-3 hours after the solemn striking of the clock, Vasya and his comrades will reach “the required condition” and start launching fireworks in the apartment and pouring champagne on everyone present, you can leave without waiting for the apotheosis. If most of the invitees are not familiar to you, find out who they are, what they do. Try to create a general psychological profile of the company. And only then decide whether it is really worth risking your health and the health of your baby at someone else's party.

The fourth option is outdoors, in a country boarding house or in the country. In fact, these options are not very good for the expectant mother. The most important reason is the distance from the city. And, therefore, from qualified medical care. And a pregnant woman may need it at any moment, especially in the first and last trimesters. And even if your choice fell on a sanatorium, find out in advance whether there will be at least a doctor on duty on New Year's Eve. And only then decide on the menu and room service.

The main principle of the celebration is that the expectant mother should be comfortable and safe. Therefore, when choosing a place for a festive feast and festivities, listen to yourself and your baby. And choose a place where you can get what you two need at any time, be it big green apple or, God forbid, the help of a doctor.