Healthy Pregnancy Tips

Make sure you're getting enough Folate.

Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is found in many foods. Folate aids in the formation and maintenance of new cells. During periods of fast cell division and expansion, such as infancy and pregnancy, this is extremely critical. Natural sources of folate include leafy green vegetables (such as spinach and turnip greens), fruits (such as citrus fruits and juices), and dried beans and peas. When an increasing need for folate isn't met by an increase in intake, or when dietary folate intake falls short of recommended levels, a deficit can develop. Supplementing your diet with folate-rich multivitamins can be beneficial in certain situations. Please speak with your obstetrician to get the best advice for your specific circumstances.

Drink a lot of water.

Water is preferred. Each day, pregnant women should consume six to eight glasses of water. This advice is applicable to anybody, not just pregnant women. However, there are several additional benefits to remaining adequately hydrated for pregnant women:

• Constipation can be avoided by staying hydrated.
• Dehydration causes the uterus to contract, which can lead to premature labour.
• Water is required for biological functions such as the creation of amniotic fluid, the transport of nutrients to your baby, and the removal of waste.

Coffee, tea, or soda water should not be used to replace water. These are diahretics, meaning they produce the opposite effect.

Smoking is not permitted.

Tobacco contains a variety of compounds, including ammonia, cyanide, and phenol. These substances, like alcohol, can cross the placenta and have an impact on your unborn kid. There are, however, other impacts, such as:

• Oxygen and blood flow to the foetus are reduced.
• Increased heart rate in both you and your baby
• Causing your blood vessels to constrict, decreasing blood and oxygen flow through your umbilical cord.

Other birth concerns associated to smoking during pregnancy include spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, and early birth. During pregnancy, the fewer cigarettes you smoke, the healthier. However, it is strongly advised to quit smoking completely.

Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol passes through the placenta and has a direct impact on your unborn kid. Alcohol can lead to miscarriage, early birth, stillbirth, and undersized newborns due to delayed growth during pregnancy, as well as affecting the foetal brain development. The risk to the foetus appears to be greatest in the first trimester. However, it is advised that you avoid alcohol at all times during your pregnancy. This is advantageous to both the mother and the baby's health.

Exercise on a regular basis

Both the mother and the child can benefit from exercise:

• Assist in the strengthening of your joints, preventing injuries.
• Allow you to gain weight in a healthy manner while lowering your risk of gestational diabetes.
• Exercise can help you feel more energised, reduce stress, stabilise your mood, and sleep better.
• Exercised women have shorter labours and are less likely to require medical intervention.
• Exercise increases oxygenation and blood flow to the infant via the placenta.

Some expectant mothers worry that exercise will be stressful for their unborn child. This is not the case if you do not participate in any extreme sports.

Get lots of rest.

Sleep is an essential component of a healthy pregnancy. Research demonstrates that getting enough sleep benefits your metabolic and psychological well-being, regardless of whether you're pregnant or not. However, research suggests that pregnant women who slept for more than 7 hours had labours that lasted around half as long, which is definitely plenty of an incentive.

Put on some comfortable shoes.

Pregnancy involves a variety of physiological and pharmacological effects on your body. Relaxin and other hormones weaken ligaments, putting you at risk for joint damage (for example, sprains). When you consider that you're gaining weight and your body form is changing, which affects your posture, you can see how dangerous inappropriate footwear may be for your feet and ankles. You can reduce the risk of sprains and improve your general posture and comfort by wearing comfortable and supportive shoes.

Before using any medications or supplements, talk to your doctor.

There are a plethora of websites and alternative medical advisors who can advise you on which medications or supplements to use. You may be causing unintended injury to yourself and your unborn child without a personal clinical assessment of your unique condition and careful consideration of your pregnancy. It's usually a good idea to check with your doctor and/or obstetrician before starting any new medication or supplement regimen.

Healthy Eating

Increase your consumption of certain vitamins and minerals that your body requires throughout pregnancy by eating well-balanced nutritional meals. These vitamins and minerals can be found naturally in meals like spinach and other fruits and vegetables, so they don't need to be supplemented. Keep a close eye on your diet.

Also, try not to eat too much. Some people will tell you that you don't need to eat for two people. In the first trimester, an average woman requires an additional 300 kilojoules per day, 600 kJ in the second trimester, and 900 kJ in the third trimester. One slice of bread contains 300 calories.

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Dr. H.S. Chandrika is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Dr. Malathi Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. She is an expert in prenatal care, pregnancy management and treatment of women's reproductive conditions. She also helps in providing preventative care, Pap test screening and detection of sexually transmitted diseases.