We are consumed with plenty of worries regarding pregnancy and motherhood. A happy and healthy pregnancy is the dream of every mother worldwide. It is important to take care of everything else but you come first. Here are some effective and easy ways to ensure that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy without doing much or making ᴅʀᴀsᴛɪᴄ changes to your current routine:
- You can do it
Get rid of those insecurities. Numerous women across the world do it every day. This pregnancy is unique, beautiful and one of the best things that have happened to you. You have to believe in yourself and your ability to get through it. Give yourself those pep talks whenever you need them. If you believe, you can.
- Regular workouts are important
Do not indulge in heavy lifting but do not give up on workouts completely. Yes, it is important to keep yourself well-rested and comfortable but exercising is very important for a healthy pregnancy. Try different things like yoga or Pilates. Or just go for a walk every day. Keep yourself active.
- Get comfortable shoes
Your feet swell up during pregnancy and this is completely normal. Many women experience an increase in shoe size during pregnancy. It is important to get comfortable walking shoes and sandals and pack away those stilettos for a while. Sandals and flip-flops can be pretty too. You can occasionally wear your pretty heels but why ʀɪsᴋ it.
- Use pregnancy-safe cosmetics
Your skin ᴀʙsᴏʀʙs everything that you put on it. This is why it is very important to watch the products that you are using carefully and make sure that you read the label and understand the ɪɴɢʀᴇᴅɪᴇɴᴛs that are used in the composition. Everything that your skin ᴀʙsᴏʀʙs has the potential to reach your baby and can ᴘᴏᴛᴇɴᴛɪᴀʟʟʏ harm them.
- Stay Hydrated
Do you know what is the best remedy to prevent water retention which is the main cause of swelling in your body? Drink more water. As ɪʀᴏɴɪᴄ as it sounds, it is very important to keep hydrated during pregnancy to keep electrolyte levels in balance and prevent swelling. Besides, it is always good to stay hydrated.
- Eat better
Focus on eating more whole foods and ensuring that you have good nutrition. Eat all the vegetables, fruits, yogurts and healthy food that you can. Make sure that you consume a balanced diet rich in micronutrients including essential vitamins and lots of protein. Do not eat any undercooked meat or fish.
- Hit the Spa! But do it right
If you have any doubts, consult with your doctor first before getting a spa done. Talk to your massage therapist and tell them that you are pregnant so that they are more careful when it comes to selecting oils and lotions for you. Some of them can induce contractions in the utᴇrus. Also, avoid hot baths and ᴏᴠᴇʀʜᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ your body.
- Work on those muscle cramps
Drinking lots of water can reduce ᴍᴜsᴄʟᴇ ᴄʀᴀᴍᴘs. Also, make sure that you stretch enough before doing any physical exercise. Work on relieving ᴍᴜsᴄʟᴇ ᴄʀᴀᴍᴘs by giving yourself massages or visiting a specialist who can. Apply an ice pack wherever you have cramps.
- Sleep right
If you are someone who is used to sleeping on your back or stᴏmach, pregnancy is not the right time to do so. Get used to sleeping on the sides, the left side is preferable because some studies suggest that it improves ʙʟᴏᴏᴅ flow to the ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇɴᴛᴀ. Keep your knees bent for extra comfort. Avoid sleeping on the back as it cuts blᴏᴏd flow through major bloᴏd vessels (because the ᴜᴛᴇʀᴜs ᴘʀᴇssᴇs on it).
