subject: Useful Tips For Healthy Pregnancy [print this page] Pregnancy brings lots of responsibilities with it. When you are pregnant, you need to take care of yourself and your unborn baby. To stay fit and healthy, its important to keep a check on yourself. It is also very necessary to keep the pregnant lady happy during this period so that she can enjoy this time to her fullest. Thus, there are some tips which can help a mom-to-be in maintaining a good health:
Most important: Never miss any appointment with your doctor.
Stop smoking and taking alcoholic drinks.
Take non greasy or small meals to avoid nausea and morning sickness.
Lemon works wonders against vomiting, so keep it along with you.
Do regular pregnancy exercises; this will reduce the risk of complications during labor.
Food cravings are natural, so dont worry and eat.
Mood swings are normal in these 42 weeks.
Join prenatal yoga classes, they are good for health and mind.
Drink plenty of water; you can also take juices or coconut water.
Take regular walks in the evenings or mornings.
Educate yourself regarding pregnancy; this will help you in understanding the changes going on in your body.
Do a little stretching before going to bed; it will help in reducing leg cramps.
Keep your bag packed during the last stages of pregnancy. Pack all the things you would need in hospital beforehand.
Take rest whenever you feel tired, do not strain yourself.
You should love your belly, never get embarrassed.
Be mentally prepared after you complete your 37th week; the baby can arrive anytime after this week.
You should enjoy this time of motherhood, be happy and remain calm.
Read books on child care, motherhood or parenting; they give good knowledge about child care and upbringing.
Eat lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables like oranges, carrots, apricots, etc.
Include grains like oats, wheat, beans, soya, etc. as they are rich in fiber and help in reducing the risk of constipation during pregnancy.
Take extra servings of dairy products like cheese, milk, curd, etc. in your daily diet.
Dry fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, so keep munching them.
For dryness in skin use ointments and creams.
These are a few tips that are very helpful during the pregnancy period. The pregnancy period can be enjoyed if a woman takes proper care of herself, and many basic problems can be avoided if the above pregnancy tips are kept in mind. The family should also take care of the pregnant lady by providing comfort, both physically and mentally.
