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5 Common Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy

As much as it is a source of immense joy knowing that you are going to give birth to another life, the period of pregnancy can cause equal degrees of trepidation. It is important to be cautious and plan meticulously if you are to make the period free from uninvited worries. This article looks at the common mistakes women make when pregnant. Being aware of these mistakes is the first step towards ensuring harmony during the pregnancy period.

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5 Common Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy

Here are 5 common mistakes women make during pregnancy.

Self Medication :

A lot of issues can crop up during pregnancy, significant among them is the one that involves self medication. Make sure you tell your doctor if you encounter any health issues, even if it were to be the most basic health issues.

Inadequate Sleep:

During the months of pregnancy, getting inadequate sleep not only affects the functioning of the entire body but also affects the baby in the womb. It must be made sure that you get adequate sleep if you wish that the baby's health isn't compromised.

Giving Up On Delicious And Foods :

This is another one of those common mistakes women commit during pregnancy. Pregnancy doesn't demand that you give up on delicious and comfort foods altogether. If you wish to taste something of your liking, go ahead and have it. Keep it in check though.

Choosing A Doctor Without Research

Make sure you choose your doctor by doing some good research. If you know a good doctor, you must go ahead and settle with that choice. Do not choose your doctor recklessly. If a close friend or family recommends somebody, you must probably go with that.

Eating For Two:

You do have a life that is brewing inside of you. But remember, do not get the false impression that you need to eat for two of you. The baby in the womb consume only the most essential nutrients from the mother. Make sure you have in place a balanced diet rich with vitamins and minerals in order to nourish your baby.

Story first published: Monday, July 21, 2014, 15:42 [IST]
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