NOW THAT AUNT JO' IS PREGNANT, WHAT NEXT?

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We are tempted to briefly ask if we adhered to last week's neck exercises, but the urgency of today's topic seems to be getting to us.

What exactly are we expected to do or know now that Aunt Jo' is pregnant?

Many questions are raging through our minds as we learn about Aunt Jo's pregnancy, but we ask again - what next?


First of all, who is Aunt Jo'?

Aunt Jo' could be anyone we know who is pregnant - our wives, sisters, fiancées, child, or that neighbor who gives an ‘’I don't care attitude’’. Regardless of our relationship, Aunt Jo’ is a pregnant woman.

Being pregnant is a thing of joy for many ladies/women. While some are miserable because of the hormonal changes that would take place during the nine months or the negative occurrences that led to the pregnancy, a fact remains that there is more to being pregnant than simply carrying a fetus for nine months. 


Do we need to delve into the details of pregnancy? I don't think so. Instead, check them out here!


As recommended by the World Health Organization, antenatal classes are to begin in the first trimester – but this is not so in some cases. We are aware that some women simply have a record of not following the norm and do not end up attending antenatal classes at all or do so towards the end of their pregnancy journey. That is a fair journey; but do we realize that we would have missed out a lot about how to enjoy our 9 months?


A little pause here…

This is what would bring us to let you know that pregnancy can be enjoyed and not endured. This does not mean those days of terrible symptoms might not come, but we are simply not focused on those days. Rather, we are focused on the days our babies kick and rumble in our belly. 


Hold on for a bit… For the male reading this, understand that every Aunt Jo’ needs a strong support system, and irrespective of our relationship with her, our knowledge of this would help us walk with her smoothly. So instead of planning to stop right now, read up and share with Aunt Jo’ what you learned. 


Moving on,

…those days of our twins kicking in our bellies would come, as we place our hands over our bellies and feel their movements or when we go for an ultrasound and hear their heart sounds for the first time. Or perhaps when we go into the hospital with our husbands ready to find out if it is Team Blue or Team Pink. 

All these are happy moments we should cherish and remember. 


We could quote the words of great men to help us through this journey, but let our minds rethink those lovely moments we shared with friends and families. This is a very therapeutic way of enjoying the nine months; because every moment counts in a child's development. 

We have probably appealed to us and showed us how to enjoy pregnancy. How about we tell you what The Physio Diary has to say about being pregnant?

Our thoughts…

While Aunt Jo' may consider antenatal classes to learn about labor, we are concerned that many pregnant women lack awareness about the benefits of physiotherapy during pregnancy. Physiotherapy encompasses more than most people realize, including Antenatal Physiotherapy - a crucial aspect often overlooked in some hospitals. One of our goals is to bridge this knowledge gap and educate expectant mothers, their families, and supporters on the importance of physiotherapy during this critical period.


With Aunt Jo' being pregnant, she would experience a lot of structural changes that would inconvenience her. If only because of this inconvenience she reaches us at The Physio Diary, we would be glad to help; but how about we help her with her concerns as we delve into three phases a woman needs to know about pregnancy? 

  • The ‘before pregnancy' phase 

  • The ‘during pregnancy' phase 

  • The ‘after delivery' phase


We wish we could go on and open our hearts to you today. 


However, Rome was not built in a day, so how about you join us next week for Part 2 of 'Now That Aunt Jo’ Is Pregnant, What Next?’


For any questions or complaints, send an email to thephysiodiary@gmail.com 


Remember to keep taking those intermittent breaks to relax your muscles during work.


Until next time,

Best regards.

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