Saturday 7 July 2012

Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

You can feel brilliant in the work of your pregnancy in case you take excellent care of yourself. Increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy by following these sensible steps to keep yourself in top condition:
1. Eat or six well-balanced meals each day.
2. Drink lots of fluids -- at least eight to ten glasses a day -- avoiding caffeine & artificial coloring.
3. Take a prenatal vitamin each day as directed by your obstetrician or midwife.
4. Don't smoke or permit yourself to be exposed to secondhand smoke.

5. Don't drink alcohol.

6. Exercise -- it is vital for your general health & can also help reduce stress. Take a pregnancy exercise class or walk at least fifteen to0 minutes every day at a moderate pace. Walk in cold, shaded areas or inside in order to prevent overheating.

7. Get adequate sleep -- at least eight hours a night. If you are suffering from sleep disturbances, take naps in the work of the day & see your physician for advice.
8. Continue to wear a safety belt while riding in motor vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the shoulder portion of the restraint ought to be positioned over the collar bone. The lap portion ought to be placed under the abdomen as low as feasible on the hips & across the upper thighs, never above the abdomen. Also, pregnant females ought to sit as far from the air bag as feasible.
9. Wear comfortable, non-restricting shoes & put your feet up several times a day to prevent fatigue & swelling of the feet, legs, & ankles.
10. Don't take over-the-counter medications or herbal treatments without first consulting your obstetrician or midwife.

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