Embracing Nature During Pregnancy: Essential Camping Tips!

Pregnancy

Oct 2

Living near New Hampshire's White Mountains is a blessing, and my husband and I love sharing adventures with our kids there. Our recent camping trip up in the Whites inspired some valuable pregnancy camping tips I'm eager to share.

Tip #1

Opt for Comfort Ensure your sleeping setup is comfy. An air mattress may sound good, but it tends to deflate and shift, causing discomfort. Consider a sleeping pad or test your air mattress at home to gauge its comfort, especially for side sleepers.

Tip #2

Morning Stretches Combat morning stiffness with a wake-up stretching routine. Target key areas like hips, trunk, and chest to prepare for an active day ahead.

Tip #3

Stay Hydrated Water is key! Ensure you have access to potable water or a means to sanitize water if camping at sites without safe water sources.

Tip #4

Plan Nutritious Meals and Snacks Map out meals rich in essential nutrients. Preparing some food before your trip helps minimize dirty dishes. Pack snacks like fruits, nuts, and crackers for quick, easy munching.

Tip #5

Embrace Adventure Remember, not everything goes according to plan. Enjoy the experience, even if schedules shift or things don't go as expected. Allow a bit of flexibility in your camping routine.

Have an awesome time camping, even while pregnant! If you're curious about safe stretches or morning routines during pregnancy, I'm here to help!"

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Dr. Ryan Bailey

Reframing perinatal care by raising awareness and providing holistic and sustainable care options to recover, restore and rebuild pelvic floor mobility and strength for motherhood. Join me, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist to cut through the social media noise and learn about the pelvic floor and how you can prevent and treat issues like peeing your pants, pressure and pain through lifestyle education, exercise, functional training and self care tips from preconception to motherhood.