Pregnancy and child birth are God’s gift to women. If you are pregnant, you may be feeling slightly overwhelmed because you are not sure what to do. Nine months is a long time and a lot can happen. You need to do what it takes in order to welcome a healthy baby into the world. You also need to stay healthy through the whole process in order to be strong enough for your baby after birth. Below are a few things you can do for a healthy pregnancy:
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Eat healthy
You are what you eat. That remains true even during pregnancy. Your food preferences may change. Some foods you loved before may make you feel nauseated while those you hated may become a new favourite. Adapt to the changes and even embrace them. They are part of the amazing journey you are on. Despite the cravings, try as much as you can to keep your meals balanced. What you are feeding is what the baby is feeding on as well. Choose nutritious foods that also satiate some of your cravings. For struggling mothers, some organizations like Wicstrong provide help for pregnant women in terms of food relief. You could check out their Oswego NY WIC chapter if you live in New York.
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Pre-natal care
Make sure you have an obstetrician you are seeing throughout your pregnancy. They are likely to be the ones to help bring the baby into the world. It is better if they have your history from the beginning. Going through that journey with their guidance will also build your trust in their ability to care for you. You should also attend prenatal clinics. It is there that the doctor can check on the baby’s progress and advise you accordingly. Complications can be caught early. And in the event that you need supplements, they can be prescribed for you as well.
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Exercise
You might feel like you are doing enough exercise by carrying that baby around but you need more. Being pregnant can be hard but you also need to exercise. Research has shown that exercise during pregnancy helps you to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort you are feeling. However, don’t push yourself too hard. Exercise only if you can. Before doing so, consult your doctor and get the okay to exercise from them. Also, get a list of what you can do and what you shouldn’t. Take breaks in between and keep yourself properly hydrated. If you are dehydrated, so is your baby.
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Avoid stress
When pregnant, it is good to maintain a positive state of mind. Try as much as possible to have a healthy perspective to everything. When you are stressed, your body reacts. Remember you house the baby in your body. A spike in any cardiovascular features could send the baby into fetal distress. That is dangerous as it could lead to premature labor and in the worst case scenario, death of your baby. Stay happy.