7 Ways To Care For Your Body During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the toughest stages of your life. You think a lot about your baby’s health, growth and ensure if the little one is getting sufficient food or not. Ladies, relax, we understand that you want the best for your baby but it’s important to look after yourself in pregnancy too. So here are some healthy ways to nurture your body during pregnancy.

1. Get your vitamins

Make sure you get loads of folic acid and calcium. You can get these and other vitamins and minerals from a properly balanced diet. Food like spinach, oranges, broccoli, and kidney beans are highly rich in folic acid. Milk, yogurt, and spinach help to provide sufficient amounts of calcium. And if you still are not sure about the amount of nutrients you’re receiving from the food, consult a doc and take supplements.

2. Stay hydrated

Drinking water is very important for every human being. And during pregnancy, it becomes extra important to stay hydrated. Water helps to flush out toxins from your body and helps to cleanse your body. Researchers say that a pregnant woman should drink 12 to 13 glasses per day. Make sure to carry a water bottle everywhere you go or set reminders to make sure you are drinking enough throughout the day. If you are feeling thirsty, it’s a sign that you are dehydrated. So drink up!

3. Stay active

During pregnancy, it’s important to stay active and fit. If you are lazy, it makes you even sicker. Low impact exercise such as walking and pregnancy yoga is great for your body and your mind. Also, it improves your sleep and your physical stamina and even helps to prepare your body for labor and birth. Exercise also helps to lower stress levels and produces feel-good hormones, which improves your mood and gives you a happy boost.

4. Exercise For Swollen Feet And Ankles

Now that you have a cute big belly you possibly can’t even see your own feet, but if you observe carefully down there you’ll have swollen feet and ankles. During pregnancy, your body often requires more water than normal, and this water will collect at the lower parts of the body such as your feet and ankles, making you feel uncomfortable and difficult to walk. To avoid swelling, rotate your feet eight times in a circular motion and then do the same in the other direction. At the end of each set of rotations, bend your feet up and down from the ankle. And give your feet massages and pedicures at regular intervals.

5. Relaxation Is Vital

Pregnancy can definitely increase your stress levels as you experience a hormonal change. So it’s important to make time for relaxation and try to avoid stress during pregnancy as it can affect you and your baby. Try to meditate or do anything that makes you feel good and happy.

6. Get a prenatal massage or visit a chiropractor

Few measures like prenatal massage or a chiropractic adjustment can do a lot of wonders for your pregnant body. Some women say that the relaxing benefits of massage helped them enjoy even in uncomfortable stages of pregnancy. Before scheduling your appointment, make sure your practitioner has good experience and is certified to work with women during pregnancy. And be sure to consult your doc before taking the services of a massage therapist or chiropractor, to ensure it’s safe for you.

7. Avoiding Excessive Weight Gain

Weight gain is quite common during pregnancy, but excessive weight gain can be a problem for you and your unborn child. Yes, you need to eat more nutritious food as you’re eating for two, but this doesn’t have to be in giant-sized amounts. So make sure you have proper food and exercise accordingly to shed off the extra weight.

These are a few simple ways to care for your body during pregnancy. Remember one thing ladies! It’s very important to stay healthy, active, and fit if you want your little one to develop well.

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