Tips for pregnant women

The very feeling of “being pregnant” itself feels good and brings happiness to every women who undergo this phase of their life. But do not forget the fact that now you are not alone. You live for two and should eat for two people. Many women during their first pregnancy might be really confused about the Do’s and Don’t’s on what to eat? What food habits to follow? Exercises to be followed and a lot more questions…

So here’s few tips for you and your unborn baby’s wellbeing.

#1 Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is very essential during your ‘first trimester’. Pregnant women’s tend to become tired during the stage of first trimester. This is stage when certain hormones are activated especially the pregnancy hormone “Progesterone”, expansion of the uterus etc. A growing fetus will definitely make the mother’s tired and they need to get enough sleep during this stage. Always follow the best rule of sleeping on your left side as this triggers blood circulation.

#2 The Perfect Diet

A pregnant women has to eat for two people during this stage – for themselves and for the baby inside her womb. Folic Acid supplements, essential nutrients like vitamins (especially Vit B), minerals and calcium are a must during pregnancy. Additional calories has to be taken during this stage for the growing baby. The additional calories should come from proper food groups like fruits and veggies and not from junk foods (as pregnant women might tend to crave for junk foods). Eat small meals frequently to avoid growling stomach.

#3 Consult your Physician

Do not try anything all by yourself. It is always advisable to consult your doctor or gynecologist for any doubts on medication or any intake of drugs that you usually take for your previous health problems. Get educated on everything about pregnancy from your doctor. Do not hesitate to consult them if you feel anything out of your way is happening. Discuss it out with your gynecologist.

#4 Get some light Exercises

Exercise is yet another essential part of your daily routine during pregnancy. However, exercise does not mean vigorous workouts like push up’s, sit up’s or tummy reducing exercises. Say a big NO to all these. slow walking is the best exercise at this stage. Morning walks are the best as you will get more oxygen that will help in blood circulation and will keep you energized and refreshing throughout the day.

#5 Stay Away from Alcohol, Drugs & Cigaretts

Now this is the most important aspect of all. When you know you are conceived or even before that when you are planning for pregnancy, try staying away from drugs, alcohol or cigarettes. Also stay away from people who smoke. Be it at public place or inside your home. They might be really harmful for your growing fetus. So simply avoid them. Avoid any chemicals for that matter like strong perfumes, insect killer sprays, paint and pesticides etc.

#6 Be Happy

This might sound silly to most of us. But this also plays a vital role for the growing fetus when it’s in the mother’s womb. If you are emotionally upset about anything it might even affect your growing baby. Be it anger or sorrow, it harms your baby. So calm yourself and try to stay in a happy surrounding.

Wishing all future mother’s the very best!!! Take Care:)

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