Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
Pregnancy is an exciting milestone in a woman’s life. It brings her hope, joy and anxiety all at the same time. There is also the extra attention she gets from friends and family members that makes her feel like the most special person in the world.
Despite all the joy that comes with being pregnant, there are some challenges that come with it. If you can no longer work and earn an income due to health problems or any other reasons, then there are some adjustments that you may have to make to cope with the situation.
Fortunately, there are some great ideas that can help pregnant women earn some money. The great thing about many of them is that you can benefit from them even from the comfort of your home. If your pregnancy has restricted your ability to move from your home, this is definitely good news.
Here are some side hustles that pregnant women can try:
1. Blogging
This is definitely something that most pregnant women can do. WordPress and Blogger are just two of the most popular free blogging platforms you can use. Once you have identified a theme and a title for your blog, then you can start creating content which you will use to attract people to your site. Google AdSense and affiliate links are some of the tools you can use to monetize your blog. When people click AdSense ads on your blog, you will be earning a commission.
2. Invest In The Cannabis Industry
This is one of the fastest growing industries today. As cannabis is legalized in more countries and states, we will continue to see an increase in medical marijuana investment opportunities around the world. As a pregnant woman looking to make some money, you can invest in cannabis stocks or buy and sell cannabis-related merchandise online.
3. Online writing
There are some good online writing sites where you can write articles for a fee. All you need is to have a good command of the English language. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can earn a decent income on these sites. If you are really good at this, you can even choose to continue even after you have your child.
4. Call center jobs
With many companies outsourcing customer service jobs, you can take full advantage and become a call center representative. All you will need to have is a dedicated phone line and a properly updated computer. You will also need a quiet space to work from.
5. Data entry
This is one of the most popular work-from-home jobs. The fact that it offers great flexibility and doesn’t necessarily require a high level of skill means that it is something that most pregnant women can be able to learn quickly. Just find a data entry job that doesn’t require experience and gain some experience from it. Later on, you can move on to better-paying ones.
The internet has created great opportunities for pregnant women to make money from the comfort of their homes. Finding jobs is not hard as long as you have an internet connection. Just find something that you are good at and offer your services.
