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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
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Posted On :
Nov-07-2011
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Pregnancy is one of the most precious times of a women’s life, so pregnancy care at this stage is very important. Nine months and then a bundle of joy is true happiness for the pregnant woman.
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During pregnancy, women should rest for long periods as pregnancy is marked by dizzy spells, nausea and vomiting. At this stage don’t lift any heavy stuff like furniture, trunks etc; this might cause complications during your pregnancy or can cause harm to fetus. Also, avoid exposure to ultra violet rays and X-rays as they could harm the baby.
In addition to these there are some more points that would surely ensure proper pregnancy care. The points are listed below:
• Eat a balanced diet that is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, vitamins and many other essential nutrients. This will ensure that the baby is born healthy.
• Consult a dietitian if possible.
• Stay away from cigarettes and alcohol like the plague. Do not inhale smoke even indirectly if you can.
• Exercise regularly. Exercise gives special benefits to pregnant women as it can lessen fatigue and discomfort.
• During labor, go along the contraction and not against it.
• A cold shower may help you feel better or relaxed before labor.
• Eat small meals every day but avoid spicy, fried and acidic foods.
• Drink plenty of water during your labor. This will prevent dehydration.
• Ask your partner to give you a gentle backrub to make you feel better and to make the contractions more effective.
• One of the most effective pregnancy care tips is to walk around to help your labor move along.
• To minimize nausea, take prenatal supplements with your dinner.
• Increase your intake of foods rich in cholesterol and fats to have a better absorption of fat soluble vitamins.
Avoid salt and drink plenty of water to help avoid hypertension and high blood pressure.
• If your legs and feet are swelling, it is recommended that you walk often.
Keep track of the foods that you are eating to see if you are following your daily requirements.
• Pregnant women usually have muscle cramps when sleeping. To reduce cramping, place pillows under your feet and your knees.
• Increase your intake of calories. As much as possible, you should have 300 calories each day and more if you are under an exercise program.
By following these steps, the pregnant women will stay fit and would help reduce risks to her future baby. These pregnancy care steps help a pregnant woman learn what steps she can take before pregnancy to protect her health and give her baby the best chance to be healthy.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant_100899.aspx
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Author Resource :
Cryobanks International India, accreted by AABB Accreditation and recently awarded with the most prestigious business award of the world THE BIZZ 2010 is a joint venture between pregnancy guide USA and RJ Corp founded in 2006. Cryobanks International is a leader in the collection, processing and banking of pregnancy weekly.
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Keywords :
Pregnancy, Pregnancy care, Pregnancy weekly, Pregnancy guide,
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Home and Family
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Pregnancy
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