Moving is a stressful event for anyone, and it can be twice as hard for pregnant women. But it can also be an exciting time as one chapter is closed and another one opens. Following a few simple tips will help make moving while pregnant as pleasant as possible.

Start out by being organized:
The more organized you are, the less stress you will feel. You will feel that you are in control. Create an inventory list to make sure everything that was packed, is also unpacked. This list can also help if items are damaged during the move and an insurance claim is placed. Have a plan and stick to it. Delegate tasks and keep track of who is doing what.  Don’t forget to get some moving quotes.

Do not lift heavy objects:
Leave the heavy stuff for the movers, your husband, or any other capable person. If you do have to do some lifting, make sure it is light and make sure you are lifting with your legs to avoid muscle strains or pregnancy complications. You will probably be the primary unpacker as the heavy work of unloading boxes and furniture is not good for a pregnant woman.

Drink a lot of water and take a lot of rests:
Depending on how far along you are, you may need a lot of breaks to rest and catch your breath. As the baby grows, there is less room for your lungs to expand, thus making it easy to loose your breath and tire quicker.

Keep plenty of moving supplies on hand:
Always buy more packing supplies than what you think you’ll need. Have several rolls of tape, a large supply of boxes, markers to label boxes, and newspaper to keep items from breaking. The last thing you want to do is taxi back and forth to the store to purchase more supplies.