8 Hot Tips on How to Make Money While Pregnant and Unemployed

Pregnancy, to many women, come as a blessing while to some, being pregnant worries them, and constantly think about how best to make money while pregnant.  

Many pregnant women prefer not to work during their pregnancy period. The reasons could be due to their medical conditions or due to stress during that period. Others must stop their routine jobs because of the demanding need for physical efforts.

In all cases, these pregnant women will agree that finding ways to make money while pregnant and unemployed is one of the challenges they might face during pregnancy. Unless you live in one of the countries that provide unemployment compensation, there is no such thing as free money while pregnant.

How then can pregnant and unemployed women make some money without the need to beg their relatives or friends to lend them some cash?

Thanks to the internet, it is pretty easy to make money during your pregnancy without being on your feet or putting much stress on your shoulders. So, if you are pregnant and at the same time, unemployed, this post will provide you with eight different methods and ideas that would enable you to make money during this stressful situation. Read through and pick the best one which fits your health condition and your skills.

Transcriptionist

Do you have a good command of English? Can you listen to audio files for a couple of hours a day? Then, working as a Transcriptionist is one of the best options to generate a steady income while sitting all day long or even lying in bed.

Transcription companies usually require different levels of Transcriptionist, and there are opportunities for everyone, including beginners. However, you have to consider that this job requires good grammatical skills and a noise-free environment in addition to an average typing speed to produce good results. Some transcription companies include GMR Transcription, Rev, and Transcribe me.

Sell Items Online

If you have not used items in your home for a long time, why not think of selling them online. This includes old clothes, kitchen items that are still in good condition, stored furniture, and other things.

You can sell unwanted things, like clothes, shoes, ornaments, and junk from your house. You will be surprised how people search for these items online on sites like Facebook marketplace, Craigslist or eBay. Even if you don’t have items to sell, you can buy things and resell them online on auction sites like eBay and make some extra cash from home while pregnant and unemployed.

Make Money Through Sewing

Sewing is one of the best options on our list and one of our best recommendations for making money while pregnant and unemployed. You don’t need to be an expert in sewing to make money, and even novice sewers can make good cash from sewing without leaving home. As a pregnant woman, you can sit all day and sew at your own pace. You can even decide on your break times without hassle.

Many women do a full-time job out of sewing, and the more their skill improves, the more income they can earn. Earning money from sewing can range from repairing items for others to making garments and selling sewing crafts. Online stores like Etsy and homemade marketplace, Zibbel, require no registration fees and offer excellent opportunities to market your services.

Online Surveys

With just a laptop and internet service, a pregnant woman can make a decent amount of money by saying her opinion. Many survey websites pay good money to complete online surveys. They reward you for your efforts, and with these sites, you can easily make from 10 to 20 dollars a day. Some of these sites include Swagbucks, Vindale Research, CashCrate, and so on.

Also, these sites provide an excellent opportunity to earn more cash for a pregnant woman as they don’t require a specific working hour, and you can complete the survey at your own pace. It is one option to consider if you want to earn some extra cash as a pregnant and unemployed woman. Yes, you may need to complete hundreds of surveys to start seeing some good income, but eventually, it is worth it.

Babysitting

For a pregnant woman with her first baby, babysitting is a good option for you to practice before the arrival of your bundle of joy. Besides, it is a great way to earn some extra income.

Babysitting these days pays a good amount of money and offers flexibility as you can choose which days you can babysit and which days you can’t. You can also stick to one family if they like you and work with them as a regular babysitter. However, it might not be possible for all pregnancy conditions, especially for women who require to lay down for a long time.

On the other hand, it pays a good amount of money, and you can still combine it with another opportunity mentioned on our list and earn more money.

Freelancing

Yes, freelancing is not a get-rich-quick job, but you can make a few hundred bucks while pregnant and depending on your freelancing skill. Later on, you can turn your freelancing into a full-time stream of income. Freelancing types include graphic design, writing for others, programming, admin work assistant, data entry, etc.

Recently, freelancing websites have increased, and there is an ongoing demand to hire freelancers for small projects. As an unemployed, pregnant woman, freelancing is one option you should consider, especially if you have some skills like graphic design or blogging skills. You can offer your skills in any of these online marketplaces: Fiverr, People per hour, Upwork, and Freelancer.

Sell Your Smartphone Photography

If you have a smartphone and a good eye, you can make some money by taking some lovely photos and uploading them online. Sites like Foap or Stock Photos are always open to taking your pictures and selling them to others.

However, usually, you will need a couple of sales per photo to earn some reasonable amounts. But definitely, the cool thing about it is that you only need your smartphone and a couple of uploads per day. You can also combine this job with one or two on our list to have a better opportunity to earn some cash. Some moms even take photos of newly born babies and sell them online for some extra money.

Rent Your Car

If you have your car or motorbike and can’t use it during your pregnancy period, why not rent it for extra money. These days, many online services enable you to connect with people who are willing to rent a car in your city. If you have a trustworthy friend or a partner, let him use your vehicle and work with it to drive and deliver to companies like Uber in return for some profit.

In other words, you can share profits since he/she will drive the car you are providing. So, renting your car is another excellent way of earning extra cash while pregnant.

In conclusion, making money while being pregnant and employed is no longer an issue if you decide to follow one of the above methods. Even if you are unable to work, following the above techniques will guarantee you a steady income.

Remember, it is essential to find something that suits your health conditions, as not all pregnancy conditions are the same. Also, we have given you opportunities on how to make money while pregnant and unemployed using different ways. If you have a laptop and internet service, you will find a couple of good options on our list, like transcribing, freelancing, and taking online surveys. If not, you can choose to babysit, sew, or sell some items in your backyard.

In all scenarios, pregnancy should not stop you from earning some money, even if you stay home. And remember, you can combine more than one of the mentioned opportunities to maximize your earnings as long as you don’t expose yourself and your baby’s health to danger.

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