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14 Tips To Have A Safe N Healthy Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, one of the main things that your doctor would advice you is to stay safe at any cost in order to have a healthy pregnancy. In the first two trimesters of pregnancy, it is believed that a pregnant woman should do everything in her will to stay on alert when it comes to eating certain types of food and doing such activities. It is also believed that there are some women who have a miscarriage when they do not look into their so called over active lives.

Too much of everything can actually tire you down, so when you are pregnant, you tend to get all the more tired as your belly is getting bigger and your feet is swelling up due to the weight. Therefore, going easy on certain things is one of the best ways in which you can stay safe.

Boldsky, has shared with you some of the most essential things you should do to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. You should also know that is is vital for every pregnant woman to go according to what their doctor says about their pregnancy since they are aware of your health. Take a look:

Double The Food

Double The Food

Yes, you might be eating for two. But, you should be aware that since you are eating for two now, you need to be careful on the weight gain during pregnancy.

Diet To Be Good

Diet To Be Good

Some say that pregnant women should keep off the meats and switch to vegetarian meals. However, experts say that pregnant women should eat lots of lean meats in order to get their proteins essential for their baby.

Exercise Keeps You Healthy

Exercise Keeps You Healthy

It is exercising which will keep you healthy and fit. Experts also say that when a pregnant woman exercises, she doesn't feel tired too which is a common problem in pregnancy.

Oral Health Is Needed

Oral Health Is Needed

It is said that pregnant women face a lot of oral problems at the time of pregnancy. Before you get pregnant and at the time of pregnancy, regular check up with the dentist is important.

Medications

Medications

You should not consume medications without the consultation of your doctor. There are certain medications which could harm the growing foetus.

Herbal Treatments

Herbal Treatments

Some pregnant women feel that herbs are safe to consume during pregnancy so most of them turn to herbal remedies. However, there are certain herbs that can cause a miscarriage so it is best to consult your doctor before consumption.

Intimacy

Intimacy

Having sex during pregnancy is considered to be safe unless you and your partner have certain positions which will make you feel comfortable during intercourse. During intercourse, you should not experience pain, bleeding or fluid leakage which might be a problem.

Travelling

Travelling

Travelling safely is important when you are pregnant. For a prolonged number of hours, it can cause your legs to swell . Therefore, it depends on the type of transport you travel in.

The Environment

The Environment

Environment plays an important part in pregnancy. You should try at all cost to stay from all sorts of hazardous environment where there is too much smoke and pollution.

Bad Habits

Bad Habits

In order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy, you should get rid of all bad habits. Smoking is one of the bad habits which should be avoided by both the partners.

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse can lead to miscarriage. Drugs and other medications should not be consumed during pregnancy. You should avoid it at all costs in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Relationship Problems

Relationship Problems

Having a problem in the marriage with the spouse is not good for a pregnant woman. A woman at this stage in life goes through a lot of hormonal changes and the husband should be by her side and understand her.

In-law Problems

In-law Problems

In-laws should be supportive and understanding too during this stage in life for a woman. For a woman to have a safe and healthy pregnancy, support in every way by both the families is needed.

Doctor For Help

Doctor For Help

When you are pregnant, you need to make sure that you have a doctor who will be round the clock there for you. This is the only way you can have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Story first published: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 15:55 [IST]
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