Cramps, heavy legs, insomnia, back pain, pregnancy nausea… Being pregnant is a great adventure, but not necessarily a walk in the park! It is then very appreciable to feel supported and helped. However, for both the dad-to-be and loved ones, it can sometimes be difficult to find ways to become more invested in a pregnancy without being too clingy. And yet, we all know that all the little gestures count and warm our hearts. This is perhaps the reason why a tip shared widely on TikTok caused so much noise. Many touched Internet users have discovered a little tip to relieve a pregnant woman during her pregnancy. And the reactions of these women with rounded bellies to this little attention are moving to say the least!
This tip to relieve a pregnant woman is creating a buzz
Pregnancy can sometimes put a woman’s body to the test. With a little being sometimes weighing several kilos growing in the belly, the weight can sometimes weigh on pregnant women who carry it all day. Result: the back pain is very common during pregnancy. Low back pain (pain in the lower back) is sometimes combined with pain in the sacroiliac joints, hence the feeling of having “kidney pain”.
If we can’t do anything about the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, a little tip can bring a moment of calm to pregnant women! Abundantly shared on TikTok, this technique often features future dads, friends or even the older children of a pregnant mother-to-be. They stand behind the pregnant woman and delicately place their hands under her belly. Then, they raise the stomach very slightly so as to relieve all the weight. No need to go too high at the risk of blocking your wife, mother or friend’s breathing! When it is ready, it is then possible to gently relax the stomach to return it to its initial position.
As you can see in the few videos below, expressions of relief are almost instantaneous among these women:
Other ideas to help him on a daily basis…
You are a caring future father or co-parent or even a loved one looking for ideas to help the mother-to-be. Here’s some inspiration:
-Become his official lace lacer. Yes! Tying your shoes with a big belly is a real gymnastic challenge!
-Gently press on her lower back while walking to “push” her and help her walk. It’s perfect for overcoming a climb or giving it wings to finish a hike!
–Don’t ignore massages even if you are not a pro. Head, swollen feet, heavy legs, painful ankles, sore back… massaging always feels good. You can also help him apply your oil against stretch marks in all gentleness and sensuality.
– Consider going to prenatal visits, various medical appointments and ultrasounds as well as participating in childbirth preparation classes so that she does not feel alone.
-Take control of the administrative procedures ! No one likes that, and that’s even more true for a stressed, overwhelmed and tired pregnant woman. Registration for the maternity ward, declaration of pregnancy to Social Security and the CAF, planning of medical appointments… Spare them all these restrictive and boring administrative tasks!
-Help her establish and organize her birth plan. She will thus be more serene on the big day! The father can also help prepare the maternity bag and the things he will need himself. The co-parent can also manage visits (or not) to the maternity ward.
-Household chores, cooking, shopping, moving heavy loads, taking pets out, etc. In general, do your best to unload it. So take initiative!