Tuesday, February 26, 2019

5 Essential Tips to Keep In Mind While Pregnant

Pregnancy isn't easy! While I'm not pregnant now, I had four pregnancies, each very difficult. Here's some tips from a reader how to be more healthy and comfortable during your pregnancies.



So you have a bun in the oven? Congratulations! Concern and emotions are bound to flow your way at this exciting time. It will seem like you cannot get away from smiles and well-meaning advice from every relative, friend, and even strangers. The world is full of information on every subject. It is normal (especially if you are a first-time mother) to feel overwhelmed and confused by the never-ending bits of information coming from every corner.

A healthy mom is important during pregnancy since she will bring to term a healthy baby. Proper nutrition, adequate exercise regimen, enough rest and sleep are all geared towards pregnancy. Having less stress on your life and environment, plus support from your loved ones are important things, for you to aspire to have at this time of high expectation. Here are five conventional wisdom for a healthy and mostly bearable time during pregnancy.


1. Be Sensitive

Pregnancy is not just a medical condition; it is also a natural phenomenon. Bringing a baby into this world is an accepted process. At this time, you may need medical assistance. You can read up and get all the information, to keep you knowledgeable on your current state. All the same, what you should listen to the most is your instincts, body, and mood.

Being sensitive implies listening to your body and trying your best to do what it is telling you. Do not be irritable or easily disgruntled. It is a crazy time for you, and you need support and understanding for some of the things you are going through.

2. Stay On Top of the Medical Things

Find a good doctor; you can go with recommendations of a friend or a family member. Do not be afraid to ask any question, eliminate any uncertainties that could lead to complications later on in your pregnancy. It is also recommended to get an experienced doctor that is confident in their knowledge and skills. A knowledgeable doctor will be prompt and will not subject you to unnecessary procedures and medication.

3. Try Some Good Old CBD Oil

In some cases of drug allergies and immune-compromise, many women have resorted to using CBD oil during pregnancy to reduce nausea, food aversion, and moodiness. You can check out more benefits of CBD Oil products at the concerned blog CBD Trust. The method of use should focus on lowering trace elements of THC found in CBD Oil products. It is, therefore, recommended; rather than making your edibles, why not buy them to eliminate the possibility of assimilating THC, which is a by-product of the cooking process.

The best way to use CBD Oil during pregnancy is sprays, lotions, or salves infused with it. Spraying while inhaling or directly rubbing a sore area can do the trick.

4. Keep Busy and Work Out

Keep active. It is imperative to keep your mental and physical activity, as frequent as they usually are or to the best of your limits. Keeping yourself preoccupied will distract you from symptoms of pregnancy like nausea. If you are going through a normal pregnancy, you are free to resume the usual exercises you did before you were pregnant. It is also wise to look up activities geared towards pregnant women. More so when the due date gets closer. You can join a pregnancy and fitness class. If one is within areas you reside or work, even better. Walking and swimming come highly recommended as safe exercising activities. When in doubt, please check with your doctor.

As much as you need to focus on keeping yourself active, make sure that your footwear is comfortable and doesn’t irritate your feet while you work. Do your research and then buy the best shoes for pregnancy to keep your feet safe and comfortable.

5. Eat Healthily

The benefits of a nutritious, healthy and balanced diet (for a soon to be mom and the delicate life in her womb) can never be written off. When expectant, an overlooked nugget of wisdom is watching the portions you consume. Sure, you are eating for two, however, not for two grown-ups. The focus should largely be on the nutritional quality of the food and not the quantity you consume. Nonetheless, the extra energy of 300kcal/day is required at this time. Consequently, any excess gets stored in the pregnant woman's body. Nutritional supplements like Iron, Omega Oils and folic acid should be taken under a doctor’s advisement to promote the healthy development of the baby.

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