Healthy Pregnancy Tips

Health & Fitness

  • Author James Ross
  • Published July 18, 2010
  • Word count 436

If you knew the secrets of how to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy? How good would you feel? As you know your body will undergo many changes during your pregnancy many of which will disappear soon after your baby is born. Stretch marks are one change that won't go away or at least not very easily.Loving your body before pregnancy can help you get through the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. Changing your body image while you are pregnant is a pretty tough thing to do, especially if it was already low to begin with. Here are some ideas to try and help you love and accept your pregnant body.

Why is chiropractic care so important for women while they are pregnant? Chiropractors work to make sure a pregnant mother's body is operating at full capacity by avoiding the trials placed on their bodies while carrying a child. Chiropractic care assures the proper operation of all body systems and especially those that are important during pregnancy such as the uterus, ovaries and related structures.Many mothers find that pregnancy is a tough event in their life. The changes come in both physical and emotional. There are a few recent studies that give you some idea on what to do when you are pregnant. This will help toward having smoother pregnancy. You will be a healthier mother and your baby will be healthier too.

Abstain from all types of alcohol (including an occasional glass of wine), because alcohol passes through your bloodstream into the placenta, and your baby has a drink of equal strength to your own. But because the baby is so much smaller and still developing, the alcohol can cause your baby to be born with mental and physical defects.Discourage her from using scented feminine hygiene products. Pregnant women should avoid scented sprays, sanitary napkins, and bubble bath. These products might irritate your spouse's vaginal area, and increase her risk of a urinary tract infection or yeast infection.

The first thing you must do when you find you are pregnant is to visit an obstetrician/gynecologist (OBGYN). They will give you an ultrasound to see how far along you are and whether your pregnancy appears to be normal. This stage is crucial and it is important not to leave this too late.

To recap: avoid damaging substances such as nicotine and alcohol, don't diet during pregnancy, drink plenty of water, practice as much exercise as safely possible, and get plenty of sleep! Following these pregnancy tips will make certain that you have a healthy pregnancy and have a happy and fit child.

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