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For more support and information on pregnancy anxiety and how to overcome it, you can find a wealth of resources, articles, and professionals on our <strong>Happiful</strong> app. Just learning some of the basic techniques and premises can be an immense help for anyone who feels particularly anxious about giving birth, or labour pain. Hypnobirthing can help by: – Teaching you self-hypnosis techniques, visualisation, and breathing exercises. – Helping you to reframe giving birth in a more positive light, instead of focusing on what could go wrong or anticipating pain, by encouraging positive language. – Supporting you to gain a sense of control, reduce anxiety, and ease stress. – Informing you about ideal positions to help shorten the length of labour. – Providing materials to help you practise the techniques at home. Take a look at your diet What you eat not only has a big impact on how your baby is growing, but can also affect your mental health. The more wellrounded and nutrientrich your diet is, the more it can improve your mood, increase your energy levels, and even help you think more clearly and with clarity. “It’s not a widely known fact, but certain foods can exacerbate anxiety symptoms,” health nutritionist Charlotte Turner explains. “I think most people would understand that caffeine may be a trigger mechanism, as it heightens your senses and heart rate. “But the good news is that the foods we eat can actually help us feel calmer and happier, too. Choosing foods that release tryptophan, such as bananas, turkey, and cashew nuts, can boost the happy hormone serotonin. Also, when we are stressed or anxious, our bodies can become depleted of certain vitamins and other micronutrients that may need to be rebalanced. “If you want to learn a few tips and tricks to give your body a real boost to fight back against your anxiety, then speaking to a nutritionist who can help you understand and advise you on foods to consume based on your lifestyle may give you the biggest chance of success.” If you’re worried about your levels of anxiety, or are struggling with any aspect of pregnancy (regardless of your due date, or whether you’ve recently given birth), looking after your mental health is vital. The Mental Health Foundation estimates around 50% of perinatal mental health problems go untreated or undetected, which can have a devastating impact on you and your family during a time when you most need help. By reaching out and getting help and support, you can begin to turn feelings of stress and anxiety back into excitement and joy. 36 | happiful.com
Holiday to-do list Essential ideas to celebrate the festive season Watch your favourite classic Christmas movie Play a board game Bake some winter-themed cookies Enjoy a hot chocolate, filled to the brim with whipped cream and marshmallows Go for a walk on a frosty morning Write some heartfelt Christmas cards to loved ones you’ve missed this year Get crafty and make your own tree decorations Donate to a clothing bank Complete a puzzle Wear an ‘ugly’ Christmas jumper Have a virtual Christmas party and belt out some festive karaoke tunes Embrace novelty socks Listen to your body and what it needs Cut out some paper snowflakes Build a gingerbread house Read a story from your childhood Snuggle up on the sofa with someone you love Spend some quality time with you
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