Do you have someone close to you who is expecting a baby and would like to invite them for the holidays? Here are some tips to receive it in the best possible conditions!
Provide a quiet space so he can rest
Your pregnant significant other may not need it, but set up a bed or couch for her in a quiet room where she can lie down in case of stomach pain, back pain, heavy legs or nausea. , it can be attention that makes the difference.
Likewise, it’s nice to reserve the most comfortable chair for an aperitif or dinner, because sitting for a long time can be a little painful when you’re pregnant.
However, some people experience pregnancy very well and don’t like being treated like they’re made of sugar. So, don’t start prohibiting her from getting up, helping with the housework or carrying the dishes… If she does it it’s because she feels capable of doing it.
On the other hand, if he already has children, you will probably be very well received if you organize games or coloring pages for them to keep them occupied.
Avoid intrusive gestures and unsolicited advice
Come on, let’s say it one last time for the two behind who aren’t following: YOU DO NOT TOUCH THE BELLY OF A PREGNANT PERSON WITHOUT ASKING THEIR PERMISSION FIRST! (Isn’t that Uncle Roger?!).
It’s his body, name of a pipe, and consent is not for oysters! Otherwise he will have the right to vomit his non-alcoholic champagne on you, and you will have looked for it.
Likewise, you can also avoid telling the details of your gory birth, unless you are asked to do so, of course.
Keep to yourself even unsolicited advice like “I hope you breastfeed, it’s really better for the baby” and little digs like “pregnancy is not an illness”, “I was still working two hours before giving birth”.
Overall, keep in mind that future parents remain the people you know, with their usual interests.
So you don’t have to talk to them only about the pregnancy or the future baby. Asking a question or two out of kindness is nice, but then if you want to get on with the job, the ending France has incredible talent or Kantian rigorism, try it!
Think about the festive menu in advance
During pregnancy there are some dietary tips that each person follows with more or less rigor depending on their personal sensitivity.
For example, being addicted to Reblochon, I couldn’t eat anything but pasteurized cheese for nine months.
If your loved one tends more towards zero risk, there are many things that they will not be able to eat at Christmas: oysters, foie gras, some cured meats, raw fish, poorly washed raw vegetables, rare meat, raw milk cheeses, desserts prepared from eggs raw, etc.
To prevent her from consuming only potatoes, check with her in advance that the menu is suitable for her needs. Also be wary of yule logs or sweets that contain alcohol.
I have a bad memory of feeling guilty for hours after eating a slice of pancake without knowing it contained rum (well, actually, the amount of alcohol was probably too small to have any consequences, but, hey, sometimes it’s hard to be rational when you are pregnant).
Provide non-alcoholic options (because the party is crazier)
Speaking of alcohol, it’s great to plan one or more non-alcoholic drinks. Firstly so that your pregnant guest doesn’t spend the evening drinking tap water, and secondly to allow other guests to have options that allow them to get behind the wheel without danger.
That’s it, with these few tips you should win the coolest host or hostess award of the year. And your loved one will surely remember this when it comes to choosing the godparents of her future child. In a future article I will give you some advice on how to welcome young parents into your home.
Oh, and if you’re Uncle Roger, please forever ban jokes based on: “hin hin hin, there are two stuffed turkeys tonight.” Otherwise I know a turkey who will ruffle your feathers!
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
