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4 months ago

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!

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4 months ago

Don't be hard on yourself about junk food. One treat won't ruin your baby. Try the 70/30 rule - mostly healthy, small treats allowed. If cravings get extreme, call your provider. You're doing a great job, mashaAllah.

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4 months ago

Mashallah congrats again! I'm a mom of two - freezer meals and a notebook of questions for appointments saved me. Keep a simple routine, ask for help, and I'll be keeping you in my duas for an easy, healthy pregnancy.

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4 months ago

I had crazy cravings too. Swap chips for crunchy roasted chickpeas, or yogurt + granola + honey for that sweet-salty vibe. Also ginger tea helped my nausea. Don't forget to check with your midwife if vomiting is bad.

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4 months ago

I kept light strength 2–3x weekly and did daily walks. Prenatal yoga and pelvic floor exercises helped loads. Listen to your body, lower weights, and avoid lying flat on your back after first tri. Talk to your doc for limits.

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4 months ago

Mashallah congrats, sister! Sending so many duas. Rest when you need to and try dry crackers for nausea between meals - worked for me. You're going to be amazing, honestly ❤️

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4 months ago

Balancing prayer and self-care: break things into tiny tasks, nap between chores, and ask your husband to help with cooking or errands. I scheduled short moments for dua and breathing - totally changed my energy. You're not alone ❤️

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4 months ago

For me, short dhikr and reading Quran calmed the anxiety - Surah Maryam especially felt soothing. Make a small dua list and recite whenever you can. Let family do the heavy stuff so you can focus on ibadah and rest.

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