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Congratulations, you’re finally pregnant! And, as your baby bump swells, the excitement of adding to your merry brood only increases. But, sometimes all the excitement can negatively impact the mom. Don’t worry though. Here, we list nine brilliant ways to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
1. Eat Enough
Eating for two could be detrimental to your baby’s health, according to a few studies (1). Striking the balance is the key to any healthy baby, and you need to do just that. Avoid oily or processed food, and concentrate on eating leafy greens, salads, and vegetables to satisfy those hunger cravings. A chocolate bar is okay once in a while, but don’t make a habit of it. Moreover, eating healthy will ensure that your baby gets all the necessary nutrients.
2. Plan Well
Just like a well-executed marketing strategy, a healthy pregnancy also needs a good plan. You can’t have a reactionary attitude and do something about a problem only when it surfaces. Remember, that your little one inside you is depending on you for everything. And, planning ahead only helps you overcome any minor problems, and ensure that you have a healthy pregnancy.
3. Regular Visits To The Ob/Gyn
The more you visit your obstetrician or gynecologist, the more you know about what’s going on with your body. Regular visits will also help detect any problems or any deficiencies you may have and address them promptly. According to UMich Medical School professor Dr. Raymond Vries, “Choose an obstetrician or gynecologist who you respect, and you can talk to about any problems you may have.”
4. Know The Warning Signs
Ensuring you have a healthy pregnancy requires an understanding of what can be harmful or dangerous for your body when you’re expecting. When you’re pregnant, even the innocuous headache can hint at something more sinister. So, call the doctor immediately if you are too nauseous, dizzy, too short of breath, etc.
5. Move Around
No, you don’t have to move houses! Just keeping active, and making sure you get enough movement can help you have a healthy pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that preggos should get around 30 minutes of exercise every day of the week. Regular exercises not only prepare your muscles for the impending labor but also help overcome pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, nausea, constipation, and backaches.
6. Avoid Falls Or Injuries
An injury while expecting is a nightmare scenario for most moms. You need to be extra careful about everything at this time. Injuries or falls can injure a pregnant woman, and endanger the unborn baby’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data concludes that motor accidents are the leading cause of maternal death. So, be careful to avoid slippery surfaces when you’re at home and wear a seatbelt when you’re in the car.
7. Don’t Gain Too Much Weight
As we said above, eating for two can lead to many problems. Obesity, low birth weight in the baby, and also gestational diabetes are a few to name. An average woman should put on 25-35 pounds or around 13 kilograms when she is pregnant.
8. Moral Support
Your hormones may lead to emotional outbursts and make you extra sensitive during pregnancy. So, the best thing to do is ask your spouse or one of your good friends for some moral support. It will not only help you have a healthy pregnancy but also let you appreciate these people in your life, while ensuring that you have a healthy pregnancy.
9. Avoid Stress
Prepartum stress is something that affects many pregnant women all over the world. And, it can lead to many problems over the course of pregnancy. So, one of the most important things to consider when you’re pregnant is to remove all that excess stress from your life.
These nine tips will help you have a healthy and happy pregnancy. Do you know any more tips? Tell us about it here.
