What to Know About Moving House When Pregnant

First of all, congratulations, you’re expecting! This is one of the most special and exciting times for you, but we totally understand that the thought of packing and moving right now can feel slightly overwhelming. Moving house is a huge task, especially when you’re pregnant. You might be weighing up whether moving house when pregnant is better than moving with a one-month-old. We’re here to help make that decision easier. Ultimately, the most important thing is to take care of yourself and your baby, because your health and well-being are the priority.

At Magenta Self Storage, we know moving home is stressful, which is why we are here to help make your move as easy and stress-free as possible. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about moving house when pregnant and how self storage can support you through your pregnancy and house move.

When is the best time to move house when pregnant?

While everyone’s pregnancy journey is different, the best time to move when pregnant is during your second trimester, at around 14 weeks. The reason for this is that it is usually after your period of morning sickness; therefore you will have a little bit more energy. It is also before your bump becomes less manageable and therefore the risk of complications is much lower. 

The third trimester can be the most difficult time if you’re thinking about moving house when pregnant because you can be a lot less mobile, tired, and it can cause a lot of unnecessary stress for you and your baby. 

Is it better to wait and move house after giving birth?

Weighing up moving house when pregnant with moving house after giving birth is something a lot of expecting parents have to decide between. If you can wait until the baby is born then this could help reduce the stress and physical strain on you while pregnant. However, the postpartum period can be difficult for various reasons and you’ll just be getting to grips with your new and demanding schedule which moving house could add even more stress.

Ideally, a good approach would be to do a bit of both. If you are able to do so, you could move house while pregnant, but put all of the non-essentials into self storage to reduce the amount of unpacking you need to do during pregnancy and after birth. Then, once the baby is born, you can let things settle and get into your new routine until you are ready to start unpacking your items from storage.

Ultimately the decision on whether to move while pregnant or after giving birth is personal, and you need to put your needs and health above everything else. Magenta Self Storage offers flexible and stress-free self storage which is perfect for helping you to move house when pregnant. 

Sensible measures to take if moving house when pregnant

If you’re moving house when pregnant, the most important measure you can take is to not lift anything. No, not even that rug or coffee machine! Lifting can put strain on your back, ligaments and abdomen, which can cause a lot of complications. You’ll have to rely on friends and family to help you through this stage. Here are some of our top tips when moving house when pregnant:

• Create a detailed moving timeline: It is always best to start planning early and allow for any mishaps to happen along the way.
• Start a detailed moving checklist: Break your tasks down into more manageable steps that won’t put too much strain on you.
• Delegate tasks to friends and family: Lean on your support system; now is the time to get some help.
• Hire professionals to help with the lifting: If your budget allows, moving professionals can take care of all the heavy lifting for you.
• Listen to your body: Don’t overwork yourself; you need to listen to your body and take regular breaks.
• Invest in self storage: Keep your items safe in self storage while you move and give birth, and then unpack at your leisure. 

There are various steps you can take to help your move go smoothly and we’re here to help make that process easier for you and your family so that this can be a special time that you’ll remember forever.

Moving house when pregnant is a big decision and it will require a lot of planning to ensure you and your baby are looked after and safe at all times. By delegating the more manual tasks, listening to your body and using personal self storage, you can help make the move easier and less stressful.

Here at Magenta Self Storage, we want to help you on your exciting journey. We provide a range of safe and accessible storage solutions. Get in touch with our team today or get a quote and we’ll help you find the right size unit and answer any questions you might have. Congratulations again and best of luck with your house move.