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10 Tips for Moving When You’re Pregnant

30th Nov 2015

Moving house is said to be one of the most stressful things you do in life. The initial joy of finding your dream home is soon replaced by frustration as you realise the sheer amount of work involved. It is stressful enough under normal circumstances but when you’re pregnant it takes it to a whole other level. When you are pregnant you may have multiple issues causing you to stress already, such as where to find a family practitioner in your new area or how to keep your stress levels down. The good news is there are ways you can make moving less chaotic when you’re pregnant and below you’ll find 10 of the best tips to follow.

  1. Hire a professional removals company

If you can afford it, it’s definitely a good idea to hire a Moving Services comapny.The ‘man with a van’ isn’t always the best choice when you’re pregnant, despite how much cheaper it can be. With a professional company they will take care of absolutely everything for you, including packing and unpacking; leaving you to just enjoy your new home. It may also be a good idea to make use of cheap skip bins sydney or elsewhere as it might help you reduce the cost and save a bit while moving to a new home.

  1. Ensure all boxes are clearly labelled

If you are taking care of the packing yourself, make sure you label the boxes as clearly and precisely as possible. That way you won’t have to spend time searching through endless boxes to find your essential items. A good way to do it is to label the boxes with the rooms they need to go in as well as the items inside.

  1. Accept as much help as you can get

You might not want to be a burden to friends and family but remember we all need help sometimes. Accept as much help as you can get. The more people you have helping you the less stressful it will be.

  1. Drink plenty of fluids

On the actual moving day it is important to make sure you keep yourself properly hydrated. Drink fluids frequently throughout the day to avoid getting headaches and feeling faint.

  1. Have plenty of pit stops if travelling a long way

If your new house is quite far from where you’re currently living, make sure you take plenty of pit stops along the way. This not only helps to reduce fatigue, but it is also really important to prevent blood clots. You need to stretch your legs every now and again on a long journey.

  1. Create a list of important contacts

When moving out of the area, it really helps to have a list of important contacts just in case anything does go wrong. This includes local doctor/emergency contact numbers, plumbers, electricians and anything else you might need.

  1. Don’t attempt any heavy lifting

This is one of the most important tips to follow. Regardless of how pregnant you are, you should never attempt to do a lot of heavy lifting. Ideally you shouldn’t do anything on the actual moving day. Let your friends, family and a professional company take care of the lifting for you if you can.

  1. Remember that you don’t need to unpack everything straight away

Once you get to your new home, remember that unpacking everything can wait. As long as you’ve clearly labelled your boxes, you can get away with just unpacking the essentials.

If you follow the 10 tips above it’s amazing how easily the move will go. Above all else, getting as much help as possible is the number one thing that will reduce stress and ensure you don’t hurt yourself or the baby.

Love Removals is a Brighton based moving company offering removals, packing and storage services.

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