Decluttering in Pregnancy

Hey Mama,

There’s something primal that kicks in during pregnancy — some call it nesting, but honestly, I think it’s more than that.

It’s like our bodies are literally building a home within and around us.

And part of that home-building is making room — for new life, for new rhythms, and for you to breathe a little easier.

So let’s talk about decluttering in pregnancy — and how it’s not just about cleaning closets, but about clearing space emotionally and mentally too.

Because when you’re growing a human, peace is a form of self-care.

And clutter? Clutter is chaos.

✨ Why You Might Be Eyeing That Junk Drawer Right Now That You’re Pregnant

Let’s be honest — in the second trimester especially, your energy starts to return and suddenly the clutter you’ve lived with for years is, like, offensive.

That corner in your bedroom that’s had a pile of “someday clothes”?

That drawer full of expired coupons and mystery cords?

That guest room that is definitely-not-yet-a-nursery?

Yeah……

Something inside you starts whispering, “This doesn’t belong anymore.”

And you know what?

You’re right.

Because that whisper is your body saying: “Make space. Prepare the nest. Your world is changing.”

🧘‍♀️ Decluttering as Wellness (Not Just To-Do List Stuff)

Here’s the deal: clutter isn’t just visual noise — it’s mental load.

Studies have actually shown that people who live in cluttered homes have higher levels of cortisol (your stress hormone).

That means when you walk by that stack of papers you haven’t dealt with, your brain logs it as “unfinished business.”

In pregnancy, when your mind is already juggling 70 tabs — baby names, OB appointments, birth plans, nipple creams, omg-should-I-make-a-registry — that’s extra cortisol you don’t need.

Clearing clutter can help you literally feel lighter.

Like your shoulders dropped an inch just from donating that box of stuff you don’t even like.

🧺 How to Start Decluttering (Without Overdoing It)