Do's and Don'ts during Pregnancy - Team Hospital |
Posted: December 15, 2018 |
Are you pregnant? Congratulations! It’s a time to celebrate and be grateful for this blessing. Pregnancy brings many psychological and physiological changes in a woman. And you need to be very careful in protecting yourself against pregnancy complications. Best Gynecologists say that there are certain things you can follow in the first trimester for a healthy pregnancy. Eager to know about things to include and avoid during signs of pregnancy? Here is a list of healthy pregnancy tips. Do’s and Don’ts during Pregnancy. These do’s and don’ts will help your baby grow healthy. 1. Do take a Prenatal Vitamins and Folic acid Prenatal vitamins supply the necessary folate and also help cover your needs of calcium, iron, and zinc. Additionally, these vitamins provide the appropriate amounts of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) or both. These are two types of omega 3 fats that are important for your baby’s brain development. Folic acid reduces your baby’s risk of birth defects and anencephaly. Start taking folic acid supplements, if you were not taking in advance of getting pregnant. Folic Acid Sources: Green Vegetables, Spinach, Broccoli, Beans, Orange Juice, Cereals, Rice, Pastas, Breads and Lentils etc. And continue taking it until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. 2. Do Exercise Regularly Were you exercising regularly before getting pregnant? Good! Keep it up. Regular exercise helps you combat many issues like frequent mood and hormonal changes. However, exercise also helps in preventing excessive weight gain and insomnia that occur in the first month of pregnancy. No worries, if you didn’t get enough exercise before getting pregnant. There are several ways of adopting an active lifestyle, even during pregnancy. Take a guidance from your gynecologist for a fitness routine that is safe and comfortable for both of you and your baby. Here are some of the yoga poses which you can try. 3. Do sleep more Changing of hormonal and emotional levels makes your sleep elusive during pregnancy. Going through tremendous changes, and developing new life providing system for your baby, you will likely find yourself beyond exhausted. If you feel fatigue, take frequent naps and schedule your rest time. Stick to the bedtimes set. Your body will definitely need 8-9 hours of sleep each night. 4. Do get a Flu shot Flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women because of changes to the immune system, heart, and lungs. Contracting the flu can raise the risk of complications to pregnant women than women who are not pregnant. The flu vaccine reduces the risk to you as well as developing a fetus. The flu vaccine can even protect the baby from contracting the flu after birth. 5. Do eat a rainbow food and stay hydrated Brightly colored foods (such as spinach, carrot, and blueberries) generally offer the most nutrients and antioxidants. Having a varied diet exposes the baby to a wide variety of foods and tastes through amniotic fluid. Follow the pregnancy diet chart suggested by your doctor. Hydration helps prevent headaches, dizziness and improve the flow of urine during pregnancy. Increase your water intake if your urine color changes to dark yellow. 6. Don’t smoke Are you a smoker? Quit immediately! Smoking during pregnancy impacts not only your health but also your baby’s health. Women who smoke during nine months of pregnancy are more at risk of miscarriage. Babies who born to women who smoked during pregnancy are at a greater risk of learning disabilities. These babies are also at increased risk of birth defects such as lower birth weight, premature birth, and infant death. 7. Don’t drink alcohol No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol when pregnant may highly impact on baby’s development. Women who drink alcohol in the first trimester, specifically, can cause the baby to have growth and central nervous system problems. Drinking alcohol while pregnant can lead to giving birth to a baby with behavioral and intellectual disabilities known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). Children with FASDs may have a poor memory, low IQ, abnormal facial features, speech and language delays etc. 8. Don’t eat raw meat Pregnant women who eat raw or undercooked meat and eggs may carry a high risk of foodborne illness such as listeriosis and toxoplasmosis. This foodborne illness can lead to life-threatening illness which can cause birth defects and miscarriage. Cook well, the eggs and meat that you eat while pregnant. 9. Don’t consume too much of caffeine Caffeine travels through the placenta and affects your baby’s heart rate. Research suggests that women while pregnant can safely consume about two cups of coffee a day. But, while pregnant, drinking more than two cups of coffee a day might be associated with a higher risk of miscarriage. 10. Don’t take hot baths or use Sauna Avoid the hot bath and sauna. There is a higher risk overheating, fainting and dehydration every time you use a sauna. In fact, the risk of miscarriage increases for the significant rise in temperature during the first trimester. The high temperature is always harmful to the fetus and baby’s development. It is recommended to discuss all do’s and don’ts with your doctor to determine the suggestions specific to your pregnancy. The experts at Team Hospital always want you to have the best care possible.
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