Stay SUPER Energized While Pregnant!

I filmed this video to share with you all of the ways I am staying energized while pregnant. It can be an exhausting time, but I have found ways to make it work and feel productive and energized. Even into my third trimester (I am launching this video at 36 weeks pregnant...I know I know), these are still working for me. I have managed to work my 3 jobs (yes!) and keep up with most social engagements during my pregnancy and I am very happy to share these ideas with you.
Whether you take iron, eat cacao nibs, dry brush your body, use a good pregnancy pillow, use a hypnobirthing or hypnobabies MP3, or any of the other tips I am discussing, they all help!
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[@mikaboo2521]

9 weeks pregnant here. I want to know how to stay energized. I am literally fighting not to fall asleep while watching lol

[@kywarren6399]

same. i’m 22 weeks and cannot stay awake😩

[@thorisomolefe2276]

Girl all of us😭😭😭

[@peyotekaiyote4312]

The 1st trimester is literally the worst

[@littlechihuahuafamily558]

I have been sooooo tired!

[@amandaruth9566]

I’ve been hearing “take naps when you are sleepy” for weeks now and I don’t know how people with jobs are supposed to take naps.

[@ambycakes]

my previous pregnancy was so easy. I was running and working out, and ate whatever I wanted. Only issue was some aches. This time, two years later, it's the complete opposite. Every pregnancy is different and there is no shame in it!

[@carolinag8943]

I think it was because we didn’t have a little toddler to entertain as well 😅 I find myself wanting to nap after playing hide and seek but she has energy for another 4 hours 🥲

[@elliecruz9122]

To help maintain my energy & hydration during pregnancy I drink a glass of water at the top of every hour!

[@lamisechenna5687]

Sleep and have naps and enjoy . 2nd baby : you can’t nap when you want bc of baby

[@darleneb4325]

I’m 12 weeks I can’t do anything I’m exhausted and nauseous I’m tired of it. My first pregnancy was a breeze

[@kittenswithbows]

I'm 11 weeks pregnant with twins, and I'm just trying to survive! I've been nauseous all day, every day, for about six weeks now and it's only marginally better compared to a couple weeks ago. Hopefully that's a sign my hormone levels are changing and I'll have an easier 2nd trimester. Getting enough sleep and rest of key. If I need to lie down I go an lie down. Eating enough of anything is also a priority. Some days it's hard to eat, other days I'm constantly hungry. I eat as balanced of a diet as I can, but some days all I can stomach are bp&j sanwiches and yogurt. I play it by ear. Different things make my nausea worse on different days, but I try and pay attention to my body so I can predict what to avoid. I drink as much as I can. I aim for 3L per day. The advice for twin pregnancies is one gallon/3.7L but I'm finding that hard still. The worst is that some days I'm very nauseous and struggle to drink. Then i get tired because I'm dehydrated, and my nausea is worse when I'm tired. It's a vicious cycle. Not stressing about not having energy helps. My husband does most things around the house right now. He usually cooks anyway, but has also taken on some of my normal tasks so i can rest. Seriously hoping for an easier 2nd trimester!

[@TheMariana0295]

Vicious cycle is exactly what I’m going through. I just feel bad for my fiancé because he works construction all day. I feel terrible and I love to clean my home but I’ve found that I’m just not able to clean up like I once did. I really commend women who work through their pregnancy because I could not do that. Any advice on what got you through?

[@jodiebrown1039]

You have such an easy going tone and pace with your speaking. I think this is one reason why your cleaning channel enthuses me to clean because you help to make it feel like it’s not actually a mountain. The tip you shared about mindfulness with your stress is exactly what I do and I notice the effects immediately. If I’m at all allowing my stress to overwhelm my mind it takes over my entire body and I’m just completely wiped. When I keep it in check it is way easier to keep my little girl entertained, keep myself happy, keep my home clean, and keep the food pumping out for hubby. Really glad you mentioned your personal channel on your clean my space page. 👍🏼💕

[@hasan_ali_]

' if the body wants pizza, hey we're doing pizza!' quote of the year Melissa Maker 2018 😂

[@aftynwatkins4589]

Definitely want to get on board with dry brushing. I'm 35 weeks pregnant as feel alright. Haven't been 1/2 as proactive as you during this pregnancy. Just a doctor , no midwife, naturopath or anything and few resources due to income but I'm letting nature do it's thing, first trimester was utter hell...... worked way too hard, then my body said ok well stop working all together(physically demanding job with risks) and I've been on pregnancy disability since which sucks. But I do just listen to my body, give it what it needs or tells me, and I'm riding this thing to the end. Can't wait to meet my baby girl in 5 weeks if all goes well ! Thanks for another amazing video and great tips ! You look amazing as usual ! Wish you a great rest of your pregnancy !

[@loopy18lau]

I’m so pleased your having such a positive pregnancy Melissa x

[@gracealine2221]

Heck I'm not even pregnant and this video was helpful to me! Great job Melissa, you look fabulous!

[@meenaw1490]

Your pregnant omg congratulations! I haven’t seen your videos in ages !!! I’m so happy for you guys !!

[@juliebryant6438]

That is great that you had a good 1st trimester. I wasn't blessed with children but I have friends that has had a so much problems in the 1st trimester.

[@ali18398]

Thank you Melissa❤ I am not pregnant neither am I planning to get preg (I am a mommy of two already ❤) but watching your videos help me process my past pregnancies and I kind of look back with more joy instead of just remembering my pregnancies as horrible exhausting periods of my life:) who knows I might give a third time a try:) all the best to you and your LO XOXO ❤

[@liannaspence831]

Omg thank you so much! To the point quick and very informative! I love this thank you

[@Tokixkitti]

Oh i have to try some of these tips and tricks even if i'm not preggo. Great tips!

[@rinkemeester7615]

Great advice!! Regarding the eating late thing - that depends on your metabolism. 7pm is too early for me to cut off eating - I would be starving by the time I go to bed (around 10pm) and if I go to bed hungry I can’t sleep!!

[@AncientSecretz]

You look great Melissa. I think you will love being a mom. God Bless your family.

[@rachelcasey4079]

You are really good at cleaning and I love your clean my space channel

[@priusa8113]

Had no idea Melissa had another channel other than clean my space!!! Anyone else??

[@ndodier]

Lool yes girl give me ice water!!!!! I used to love room temperature water but now ice water is ALL I want 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️💃🏾!!!

[@lisacarolyn04]

Im just happy to do anything that gets me through the day with my bad nausea lol if I'm tired I sleep, I will eat whatever I can stomach...even if it's quick meals I zap in microwave or oven..no motivation to cook lol I found icy poles good 4 a bit of nausea relief.

[@amandaingraham3244]

I did hypnobabies with my second birth and it was AMAZING!!! I had a fully natural childbirth (even with induction for pre-eclampsia), after having a very medical first birth (preparing for NCB but with a different program) that I didn't want to repeat. I can't recommend it highly enough. It was SO HELPFUL. I kept my earphones in with the tracks playing until I just had to rip them out and carry on without - it helped a ton.

[@nykka3]

Just remember 3rd trimester can be toughest... continue the good work.

[@beinggreen24]

I have never been a person that naps. But when I was with child I did it helped alot. I made sure I walked almost every day.

[@trinitychambers7730]

I just need to rant 😭 I’m so tired, I am so sick I am 7 weeks pregnant with a baby who will be three months old on the 13 of February I don’t know what I can do to keep it up anymore. My stomach hurts, I have no energy, weird dreams and sleep sucks right now. I can’t even keep up with basic household chores or even showers 😭 I’m so willing to try anything so I can be the best mother I can for all of my babies and my future husband. It’s hard to be a good woman when I’m just so exhausted

[@sumalathabalamurugan8068]

Pregnancy really changed my appetite my preferences everything. I hate sweet and sugary stuff in general. Till my second trimester i was craving salty and savory things and once into my third trimester i was totally a different person. I craved everything sweet. Brownies, cakes, milkshakes, icecream, chocolates, and ICE WATER. i never loved ice water but it has been ice water all day from my third trimester. Even if i have cold i was craving something cold.

[@irrmaamri3182]

Same here with the water. Crazy how I'm not into foods I use to be into before pregnancy too.

[@wendyodell356]

Great tips for expecting moms and friends or family who are expecting that we can share with. Thanks Melissa❤

[@dani09eveline]

There are good nursing pillows on amazon and there is space for husbands arm to be able to cuddle too and their is a pillow for when baby is born to snuggle too

[@BEARTHEWEIGHT920]

The ice craving! Iron! Vitamin C with iron absorbtion. Up the vit C if taking an extra iron supplement. You are just like I was with my first pregnancy. I read a ton. I actually had people just tell me not to bother and it won't prepare me anyways. Well there is some obvious truth to that but I was much more in tune with my body and felt much more relaxed knowing all the different things that can happen. Sounds like you are pretty level headed and balanced with all the changes you are going through😁 Such an exciting time for you and your husband!

[@weekendnomad5038]

Vitamin c can make you miscarry .. doctors will tell you not to take it

[@crystalmcmurray9181]

I never got above 16 weeks but when i was pregnant i made sure that since my coffee was out because it is not good for baby, i replaced it with natural organic juices. I found that juices have the same effect on your body as coffee just in a better for you way. Now you don't want juices with added sugars and stuff in it so be careful and read your label, or just juice the fruits and or veggies your self.

[@catharinepressgrove4209]

You look fantastic! Tfs. Stay well, Katie♡

[@dianebadger51]

Hi Melissa, have you tried ASMR videos? They really help relax you and it helps with sleeping. Love all your videos. God bless you!!

[@neysarodriguez9622]

Your doing wonderful Melissa 👍🏻 you look beautiful 😊

[@jennifers2017]

Ugh I can’t wait till the little one is here!

[@weekendnomad5038]

5 weeks pregnant here . My body just wants to sleep all day: bad headaches , nausea .. I hate this so far

[@cleanmyspace]

Coming soon!!!

[@yorlett5888]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about best energy boosters during pregnancy try Xenotolie Flexors Blaster (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.

[@FoodShowFan]

Love your nails Melissa! Can you relink the dry brush, that link doesn’t work! And guys look on OfferUp for pregnancy/baby things, I was able to get a brand new pregnancy pillow for free! That’s not norm, but you never know, you may get lucky on other things! I agree on insomnia, I try and tire myself out by walking every night and now at a much faster pace . And I did take naps in the first/mid to 2nd trimester like she did, just do it if you need to. In my 2nd half of trimester and now into my 3rd, I don’t really need naps. I need food control! I have to stay motivated to eat cleaner, I’ve been eating a lot of junk/comfort food, which ladies, if you gain tooooo much weight, remember, you have to PUSH that big baby out of your hoohoo, and that will stretch/rip you. So let’s all get together and try and eat healthy for ourselves and our baby whenever you can! I also try and elevate my legs whenever I can, if I’ve been working on my feet , or after walking, to help reduce swelling.

[@joannebechtel5291]

I wish I had this advice 30 years ago. :)

[@dailynlegra191]

THANKS MELLISA FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO IS ALMOST WHAT AND GOING NOW 4 MONTHS , IF YOU CAN SEND ME SOME VIDEO ABOUT CLEANING DURING PREGNACY I LOVE YOUR VIDEO LONG TIME I MEAN I DO HOUSE CLEANING BUT ME TOO I DONÈT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH HEALTH JUST KEEP WORKING UNTIL I FEEL TIRE THANKS .

[@dabrams8765]

We have totally enjoyed your webcasts and book. Tried to find a way to send you a private email but couldn't find it. So here goes....You and I totally enjoy using essential oils. Please do your research about using essential oils around babies and young children! Of special concern to me is Thieves Oil. The small amount you use in your cleaning formulas is probably OK, but using air fresheners and diffusing could be a concern. Best wishes to the three of you!

[@TiMalice2009]

Melissa is almost there! Can’t wait to see the baby!

[@christlives417]

I am struggling so bad with time around. I have 5 other children aged 1-11 and I am finding it so hard to get out of bed to play with my children, cleaning and cooking. I have NO energy and it feels depressing bc I don't feel myself. I try to be the best mother I can be but this is affecting that bc they arnt use to be being so tired and jot doing much with the them or doing stuff around the house.

[@crystalglopez91623]

Did you have any problems conceiving? Or did you get pregnant really fast? I’m so happy for you both!

[@indyreactt]

Crazy

[@weekendnomad5038]

I know this isn’t for me but girl I was infertile for 5 years and then bam.. we aren’t thinking about having a baby anymore give up on the idea and I’m pregnant .. at the WORST possible time

[@rebeckas4207]

Very helpful video :). I just can't tolerate normal ironsupplements. I found a vegan ironsupplement works better sometimes and don't mess up the stomage. Just a tip :)

[@beinggreen24]

Almost time for the baby.. You look lovely baby glow.

[@CC-uq7cv]

Is doing intense exercise good during the first couple of months? There are women that are told to not walk much, not go up stairs, etc. to make sure the baby stays in his place. I don't know if that is the case for every woman, though

[@tinaz23]

You look fantastic!

[@bp3730]

Keep it up

[@dssouthern]

What ever you do to try and get sleep at night is fine..... just watch out for disrupted sleep. The bigger you get....the more u get up to go to the bathroom.

[@emmyknobel8101]

How to sleep in your third trimester when your toddler won’t stop breastfeeding :( I’ll be having grey hairs by the time baby comes in two months. And I’m 26. Help lol

[@NathalieVA56]

I just used more king size pillows that matched the bed I already had to help me be comfortable during sleeping. I didn’t get a big pregnancy people just wasn’t practical because I wouldn’t know where to store it.

[@TheMariana0295]

I’m having such a difficult first trimester! I want to get up and do things but my symptoms always get in the way. I’m hungry every hour the I eat and get dizzy. I’m also extremely exhausted for the most of my days. I just want to get up and do stuff around the house but I can’t ☹️

[@juliasalomon6081]

Same!

[@holligravens1225]

I used to love room temperature water also and now all I want is iced cold water

[@AHomeIsHaven]

So weird. My first child I was working constantly-lots of heavy lifting. Did not feel tired ever. 2nd child- living in the woods. Chopping wood, breaking down and putting up camp and carrying back and forth everything everyday. Did not feel tired. Weeks into my 3rd pregnancy- INSANELY EXHAUSTED! 🤨 Maybe excersize is the real answer. Bummmer... I feel too tired to excersize! 🤷 Guess I will just have to buck up and do it. Augh!

[@noelcarter2100]

I'm 22 weeks as well ♡♡

[@AncientSecretz]

congrats.

[@noelcarter2100]

amie a thank u

[@normaortega4654]

You rock your pregnancy! A GREAT baby book to check out is BabyWise by Mr. & Mrs. Ezzo.

[@rachelsweets]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@melissamaker]

What do you do during pregnancy to maintain or boost your energy levels?

[@SudattaBanerjeeroy]

Melissa Maker my situation is completely opposite. I eat my dinner early, usually before 7 but these days ( i am 23 weeks) i have to eat something right before i go to bed. Or else i won't be able to sleep. Sometimes i eat while sitting on the bed and then switchoff my lights.

[@flutteringazure]

I am currently at 36 weeks, and my weekly swimming classes work wonders! It is a fitness class in the pool, especially for pregnant ladies. Doesn’t put much stress on the body, but I feel like I’ve had a good workout afterwards! A special pillow for sleeping also helped me a lot, but now in the third trimester (bump is growing like CRAZY), I also added magnesium oil to my nighttime routine. Helps a lot with legcramps! The biggest issue that is currently sucking my energy away, is the dreaded pregnancy constipation. Still haven’t found the best dietary changed to deal with this (eating pears and drinking certain smoothies seems to help a bit.) I’m digging out the body brush again today, and will try the dry brushing to get my system going again!!

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Exercise! I really slacked off the exercise when I was pregnant with my second and it was a game changer when it came to every day energy not to mention going through labor! I was exhausted. (All my babies were natural and born at home) I just had my third baby three months ago and made sure to get adequate exercise 4-6 days a week. Waaay better energy every day and during labor.

[@SWNelson7]

If I nap during the day I don't sleep at night😩

[@foliofugio]

First!

[@candancerushing2731]

I really think this is the first time I ever heard you cuss

[@dollysvlog727]

Did these tips help you in the third trimester?

[@aashamknan3018]

Nope I'm just laying on couch still haha

[@victoriaderge4575]

Nursery???

[@dani09eveline]

What are these “road blockages” she speaks of.

[@tiffanyhale8890]

dani constipation. It’s a common side effect when you start taking iron

[@dani09eveline]

Tiffany Hale oh no 😱

[@sadiasaqib5]

💖 from Pakistan

[@kristalcuthill1338]

Super jealous that you didn't have the nausea

[@AncientSecretz]

I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It sux.

[@ivanam2216]

It has a lot to do with genetics. I've been struggling with nausea and vomiting for 5 weeks now, I hope it will be over soon.

[@ellie7589]

Urgh. Exercise. I hated exercise before I was pregnant, and hate it even more now. Can't do it.

[@carlachandler8692]

Rest now Melissa after baby there will be no energy sorry to tell you this