Pregnancy is the most beautiful journey for every woman which comes up with many mental, emotional and physical changes of course!
You might suffer from morning sickness, cramps, indigestion, tiredness, bloating or feeling extra emotional, worried, stressed etc. There are also some cases where you will not experience such changes and that is completely normal. All these changes are very common during pregnancy.
The first trimester i.e. the first three months of pregnancy is very crucial for the development of the baby in your womb. It started from the first day of your last period and go around 12 weeks of pregnancy. You really need to be attentive during this trimester.
Brace yourself to go through drastic hormonal changes, increased heart rate and various other pregnancy symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation, and mood swings etc. during these three months.
Many of the women don’t even realize that they have started with the first trimester which might end up in causing complications. Whatever you eat or do will going to affect your body as well as the life growing inside you. So, you ought to be extra careful in these months than the rest of the trimesters.
Since now you have to take care of two lives therefore it is necessary to follow some precautions during pregnancy. But, you don’t require a degree for it! With basic knowledge, you can easily enjoy a safe and a healthy pregnancy.
Are you curious to know these tips for healthy pregnancy? Here’s a list of some Do’s and Don’ts for a healthy pregnancy.
Do eat healthy food.
Sometimes you binge eat something while other times you feel full without nothing eating at all. Whatever you eat is going to affect your health as well as the health of your baby. you need to take precautions during pregnancy for your food choice.
Most of the woman stressed out on what to eat/drink during pregnancy which ultimately ends up on causing harmful effects on the health of the baby. You don’t need to worry, read the following tips for healthy pregnancy:
- Dried or frozen seasonal fruits, include one citrus fruits to keep yourself well hydrated.
- Vegetables of different colors like green, red, orange etc. since every type of vegetable has its own benefit.
- Beans, oats, fish, egg, nuts, peanut butter, milk for proteins.
- Dairy products especially yougurt.
- Whole grain like whole grain bread, brown rice, oats.
Don’t eat heat-processed food.
While you might badly crave for junk food but it is better to divert your mind from these highly unhealthy foods. Pregnancy is not going to last forever so try to avoid these food items for a while which causes side-effects for your baby as well.
If you end up on eating unhealthy processed food it will lead to the following complications:
- Excess weight gain which leads to gestational diabetes.
- Low energy level due to lack of nutrient requirement.
- Overdose of processed junk food will increase the size of the baby too, causes complication in labor.
- Constipation due to digestive problems.
Below are the food items that should be strictly avoided:
- Unpasteurized milk.
- Fruits and vegetables which are not washed.
- Foods that you are allergic to.
- High sugar, fat, salt level food.
- Street food.
- Raw egg.
Do keep yourself hydrated.
Hydration is very essential as it keeps you away from dizziness, headaches, constipation etc. I am sure you must have read it somewhere or other to keep hydrated for maintaining the overall health.
Since now your tiny steps are going to impact on your baby too. So be more cautious to take precautions during pregnancy. But do not stress out if you don’t feel like drinking heaps of water. You can drink fresh and natural cold-pressed juices too in order to fulfill the hydration requirement.
According to health experts, pineapple can turn out to be a great fruit to eat during pregnancy for several women. However, it is recommended to do not take it in large amount and consult to the doctor if you are consuming it so.
You can also drink refreshing cold-pressed pineapple juice. A fresh and natural cold-pressed pineapple juice has manganese, iron, vitamin C and B which all together encourage for safe and a healthy pregnancy.
Don’t drink too much caffeine and alcohol.
If you are serious for the health of your baby. Say a big no to caffeine and alcohol especially in the first trimester where the development process of your child is taking place otherwise it will cause
- Birth defects like learning, speech and language.
- Miscarriage.
- Side-effect on the baby’s heart rate.
- Low-birth weight of the baby.
Although you can consume caffeine up to 200mg per day. Remember that tea, herbal tea, sugary drinks all consist of a high content of caffeine.
Don’t smoke
Even if you struggle to quit smoking. Let’s Do it for the sake of your baby. According to a study on pregnant women who smoke have babies with birth defects, premature labor and often have a miscarriage. Avoid to hang out with those people who smoke in front of you as it is going to have same impact on the health of the baby.
Do wear comfy clothes and footwear.
One of the most basic tips during pregnancy is to avoid wearing tight clothes and high heels. Go for flip-flops as your feet are swollen. Put on loose clothes which do not stick tightly to your body and are comfortable.
Do exercise.
Join yoga groups for better mental, physical and spiritual health. Be active rather than keep on sitting/standing for an extended period of time. Go for walk not more than half an hour. Do practice stretching as it will enhance your flexibility which helps during the labor.
Do not forget to share it with your doctor as they would better tell you the impact particular exercise causes on your baby.
Don’t start dieting.
Although you feel bad about the sudden weight gain. But trust on me, dieting won’t help at all rather it will cut down the amount required by your body to provide nourishment to the unborn child which has just started to grow.
Drink fresh cold-pressed juices instead if you are a health enthusiast. It will help you to keep fit and healthy.
Don’t take medications.
Among all the tips for healthy pregnancy, this is the most important of them all. Avoid taking any medicine even for cold, cough or mild fever without consulting it with your gynae.
You never know what effect it will cause on your baby. Pregnancy symptoms will start to the maximum during this trimester therefore, you need to be alert from the very beginning.
Final thoughts:
As a plant needs water and sunlight for its speedy and safe growth likewise an unborn baby requires proper nourishment for its development particularly in the first trimester.
Stick on to the above-mentioned tips during pregnancy and enjoy every moment of it. You can create any of the do’s or don’ts as per your comfort level, just confirm it once with your doctor. After all who knows better than them?
Wish you a happy pregnancy!
