According to Healthline, here are some important things pregnant women should know...CONTINUE READING
1. Sleep well.
The inability to fall asleep during your nine months of pregnancy may be caused by fluctuating hormone levels, anticipation, and anxiety.
You’ll need your sleep because pregnancy is demanding, especially in the last trimester. If you’re feeling tired, take a quick nap, and plan naps whenever you can. Set and adhere to bedtimes. Try to get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Give yourself as much sleep as you can because being tired is a sign that your body needs more rest.
2. Perform regular exercise.
The days of expecting mothers abstaining from physical activity are long gone because we now understand the benefits of exercise for both mother and fetus. Regular exercise may help you manage some pregnancy-related problems, such as mood swings, excessive weight gain, muscle pain, and insomnia.
3. Do have ***.
S*x during pregnancy is fine, as long as you don’t have a complicating factor such as placenta pre or another type of high-risk pregnancy.
*** is safe with your partner right up until your water breaks. If you have discomfort you may have to try new positions. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions about the safety of intercourse during your pregnancy.
4. Quit smoking.
Babies born to smoking mothers are more likely to have a lower birth weight and are more likely to have learning disabilities than children born to nonsmoking mothers.
5. Do not drink alcohol.
Alcohol can have a significant impact on your baby’s development. People who consume alcohol while pregnant may have a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
FAS symptoms include low birth weight, learning disabilities, and bebehaviouralssues. Even trace amounts of alcohol can be harmful. There does not appear to be any safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
6. Avoid sitting or standing for extended periods
Staying in the same position for too long, whether seated or standing, can be dangerous during pregnancy. It can cause a variety of issues, including swollen ankles and vein issues. Take frequent short breaks to move around if you’ve been seated, or to raise your legs if you’ve been standing…CONTINUE READING>>
