Stay on top of fatigue

• Accept the fact that you need extra rest, and pace your daily activities. Add an afternoon nap to your schedule; catnaps of 15 to 20 minutes can be rejuvenating. • Avoid taking on extra responsibilities during this time in your life.

• Invest in a rocking chair, and enjoy the comforting motion of moving forward and backward. Your baby will also benefit from this.

• Keep a good supply of nutritious snacks on hand. Good options are fruits, juices, crudités, cheese, milk and yoghurt, peanuts and raisins, cold chicken and highfibre muffins.

• Savour this wonderful experience as your body’s wisdom leads you through the miracle of creation.

• Have a cup of rooibos and chamomile tea before bedtime.

• A few drops of lavender oil on a tissue near your pillow will also calm and soothe your nerves.