5 Ways to Help Yourself when Pregnant

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Being “with a child” is a great experience for most women. But it comes with compilations, which could fill a book. But here are some quick tips to help yourself when pregnant for a better time.

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Only Visit with Licensed Medical Staff

In most developed countries, we are lucky enough to have excellent care facilities and hospitals. But there are fringe sciences that have no medical basis that claims to offer a better experience when giving birth. Using a Doula is an example. Many Doulas are not medically trained and offer little in the way of reliable experience. Therefore they are also not regulated like a doctor, and you may need to find a birth injury attorney if something goes terribly wrong when giving birth.

Be Careful What You Eat

One of the worst things about being pregnant is you will have to give up many of the things you enjoy. This, of course, includes drinking wine. But it also means saying no to certain foods. Most foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, are OK. But anything unpasteurized or raw should be avoided. So that means you can’t go to your favorite sushi spot, indulge in some fine cheese or even start the day with a hot cup of coffee. Caffeine is not recommended when pregnant.

Help Yourself When Pregnant with Exercise

Some people mistakenly believe you need to spend all day on the couch when you are carrying a baby. This isn’t true, and in the early stages of pregnancy, you can stay healthy and active while pregnant. Yet it’s best to avoid contact sports. However, you must learn to listen to your body and stop doing something if it responds negatively. If you are concerned, then take up simple exercises such as walking, jogging, and stretching until after you have given birth.

Keep a Baby Movement Diary

If you have been pregnant before, then you will know that babies move a lot. This is a good thing as it means your baby is active and responding to stimuli. At around 18 to 24 weeks, your baby will begin moving. This can feel weird at first, like a flutter in your stomach. It will then progress to kicks and jerks. It helps to take note of your baby’s activities in the womb because you can determine if something is wrong should they slow down or change significantly.

Sleep Correctly in Later Stages

Make the most of sleeping while you are pregnant because you can say goodbye to it after giving birth. On a serious note, though, sleeping correctly is a core part of a healthy pregnancy. For the first two trimesters, you can continue to sleep as you usually would but make yourself as comfy as possible. However, you need to adjust this in the third trimester. Research suggests that it is safer for the baby if you sleep on your side during the later stages of pregnancy.

Summary

There are numerous ways you can help yourself when pregnant to make it easier. Consult with medical experts, stay active and eat well, and try to sleep on your side during the later stages.