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6 Ways To Celebrate That Baby Bump

 

Having a baby is definitely a blessing and a cause for celebration. You may even say that it’s a miracle considering that your body is bringing life into this world.

 

As an expecting mom, you’ll be experiencing a lot of weird things like morning sickness, cravings, or swollen feet and hands, but that shouldn’t overshadow the fact that this is a special moment in any woman’s life. Those nine months will swiftly go by, and to preserve this experience and celebrate the gift of life in your belly, here are six things that you can do.

 

Baby Bump Photo Shoot

 

Investing in a maternity photo shoot is a good way to capture your beautiful belly and pregnancy glow. Even if you’re not the kind of woman who would gamely pose for photos, you’ll thank yourself later for having made the decision in the first place once you see the glossy prints. You can be as creative or as simple as you want since it’s totally up to you how you want your pregnancy to be remembered.

 

Even celebrities are hopping on this trend. Beyoncé basically broke the internet when she posted a photo of her baby bump on Instagram, announcing that she was carrying twins with her rapper husband, Jay-Z. Beyoncé wearing a veil and surrounded by an assortment of flowers was 2017’s most liked photo on the platform.

 

Gender-Reveal Party

 

Finding out the gender of your baby is always a magical experience. This is where you’ll start imagining the life you’ll be building for your little angel, like deciding the color of the room and the kind of toys or clothes you’ll be buying. Why not share the magic to a handful of your closest friends and family in a gender-reveal party where you can amplify the experience twofold?

 

Some couples even opt to know the gender alongside their guests at a party, making for a truly shared moment with everyone. This involves a lot of trust, secrecy, and coordination to pull off, but one thing is for sure—you’ll have a blast doing it.

 

Pregnancy-Belly Cast

 

One creative way to celebrate your baby bump and have a lasting memento of it is to get a pregnant-belly cast. There are a lot of DIY tutorial videos that you can look up for this, or buy a kit online and have your husband or a trusted friend help you.

 

Once finished, you can decorate the plaster culture any way you want to. You can paint it with birds or flowers, you can graffiti it with your baby’s name if you have already chosen one, or you can create a colorful mosaic using broken glass or tiles. The way you design it is totally up to you.

 

Belly Art

 

As a prelude to your maternity photo shoot, have your belly painted using nontoxic body paint. Visualize your little baby growing inside you, or have a printout of your latest ultrasound. This would be a good scene to paint on your belly. While the painting is only temporary, it’s a good way to remember this moment of your pregnancy.

 

Much like paint, another medium that you can use to create doodles on your pregnant belly is henna. Don’t worry; henna is safe as long as it is 100 percent pure. You can hire a professional artist to recreate traditional designs or patterns on your belly through this form of art that originated from the Middle East.

 

Tailored Dress

 

Every pregnant woman’s go-to ensemble has got to be the flowing floor-length dress. It’s easy and comfortable to wear and doesn’t restrain the belly area, but having a new baby bump is also a good occasion to show off your curves.

 

Your local department store will surely have a lot of form-fitting options that are stretchy enough for your figure. Or better yet, have a dress tailor-made with your proportions.

 

Seize the opportunity to flaunt what you have been blessed with. You don’t need to look further for fashion inspiration. Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, and Blake Lively all rocked different looks in the red carpet featuring their baby bumps.

 

Birth-Announcement Party

 

Any excuse to throw a party is always a good excuse, especially if it’s the successful birth of your healthy baby. Birth announcements are traditionally done by giving a notice to your friends and family about your newborn. You include information such as the baby’s name and weight, and a short message of gratitude for all the people who have happily supported you throughout your pregnancy.

 

However, throwing a party sounds way more fun than just handing out notices. Needless to say, you don’t have to do this right after you’ve given birth. As a new mom, you’re going to need a lot of rest to regain your strength.

 

Related Article: 9 Pregnancy Reveal Ideas For Sharing the Big News

 

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