Over A Dozen Pregnancy Hacks Sure To Make Your Pregnant Life Easier

Hot all the time? Stick your bras in the freezer. Not kidding! It will keep you cool and also relieve any breast soreness you might have during pregnancy!

Prunes, ladies. Prune juice is your best friend. Whether it's the iron supplement giving your digestion a hard time or simply the pregnancy hormones slowing things down - a glass a day will help relieve constipation and make the world an easier place to live in.

We know you miss that Gin & Tonic, but meanwhile soak your pregnancy swollen feet in tonic water! Cold or room-temperature tonic water reduces swelling in feet and ankles. The quinine reduces inflammation and the bubbles soothe sore feet.

Stay away from maternity boutiques. Concerned about affording all those expensive things you can't wait to buy for your baby? A men's tank top or a simply over-sized dress will cost a quarter of a "designated mom-to-be outfit" and will contain your lovely growing belly just the same.

Morning sickness tip - freeze electrolyte solution in ice cube trays. Sucking on those will ease things when there isn't much you can keep down and will also help replenish electrolytes!

Pillows are the expectant mama's best friends and there is no such thing as too many. Pop them wherever they feel right and create your own customized pillow castle to sleep as comfortably as you can!

Read labor and delivery stories and watch birth videos. Knowledge is power, and beyond personal experience there is no greater knowledge than the one acquired by witnessing. Familiarize yourself with the sights, the sounds and the terminology to build up your confidence.

Always consult your doctor directly before taking medication when pregnant - both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Don't go into that Google spin every time you get a headache, because you will just get lost and frustrated. The main reason for the different answers you might find is that there hasn't been sufficient research conducted, centering on pregnant women.

Rub cooking oil on your belly to relieve itchy skin. Coconut oil, olive oil and grape-seed oil are great alternatives to expensive belly creams. Plus, you probably already have one of them in your pantry.

DIY a tank top to make a no-sew belly band. Why pile all those sweaty layers when it's hot outside when you can easily make your shirts longer and your unzippable jeans mom-to-be-worthy.

Use your kitchen tongs to pick up items you drop in the shower. This might seem funny if you are in your first or second trimester, but this hack will make your back very happy during your third!

You're not going to believe this, but rolling in bed can get quite difficult later on in the pregnancy. Satin sheets will help with that, making those twists and turns easier for you!

Eat a banana a day to keep leg cramps away. Yes, definitely ask your doctor about the supplements and vitamins recommended for your week of pregnancy, but this natural yellow source of potassium is great for you anyway.

Pregnancy brain happens. It’s really easy to forget to schedule your glucose screening or 34 week appointment. Book them all at once so you can plan accordingly with work and know exactly when the next few are scheduled.

Do your thing. People love to share their experiences, sometimes aggressively, to tell you, mama, what it is you should do/think/feel. Exhale it all and listen to yourself. This is your pregnancy. This is your body. Your baby. Your life. You are strong and capable and you are doing just fine the way you are!