As-salamu alaykum - Alhamdulillah, I’m married and expecting my first child! 🥹🤍
As-salamu alaykum everyone - Alhamdulillah I’m married and pregnant with my first baby! I’m so excited and honestly a little nervous, not gonna lie. I’d love any tips or advice for first-time moms - emotional prep, physical health, daily routine stuff, anything really. A little about me: I used to be pretty active before pregnancy and went to the gym about 5 times a week. Now I’ve cut it down to around 3 times a week doing lighter strength work, walks, and stretches. I’m trying to keep some consistency and energy but I also don’t want to overdo it. The hardest part right now is cravings 😭. They’ve been intense and mostly for things that aren’t the healthiest. I generally eat clean, but lately I want the weirdest junk. If I don’t give in, I get super nauseous and sometimes even throw up. Then I feel gross for eating so much junk and worry it’ll become a habit for the whole pregnancy. So I’d really appreciate help with: - How to manage or ease cravings (especially for unhealthy stuff) - Healthy snacks/meals that still hit those cravings - Ways to stay active and motivated while pregnant - Spiritual reminders or duas that helped you feel grounded during pregnancy Also, if any Muslim moms have tips on balancing ibadah, self-care, and getting ready for motherhood (and maybe how your husband helped/what worked in your household), I’d be so grateful. Please keep me in your duas. May Allah bless all expectant mothers with ease and healthy pregnancies, and make this journey easy for us. JazakAllah khair!