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Three Pregnancy Tips For A Smoother Nine Months

You’re pregnant? Congratulations, and get ready for a thrilling and exhausting ride, packed full of highs and lows that will probably leave you physically and emotionally drained. At times being pregnant is the most wonderful feeling in the world, but all pregnant women spend time feeling like they have no energy left for, well, anything.
Your diet plays a crucial role in how your body and mind react to carrying a baby, and it’s no secret that if you load yourself up with junk you’ll suffer for it at some point. Some pregnant women slide into a regular exercise routine very easily while others simply go for a walk now and then. So what are some of the key points to feeling as good as you can during pregnancy?

1. Sudden change in how you treat your body is not always a good idea, unless it’s something as destructive as smoking or binge alcohol consumption. You might think that completely cutting all cookies out of your diet is the right thing to do, but try cutting down gently at first before stopping. Your body generally doesn’t react well to drastic changes so allow it to get used to the benefits of change.

2. Do not think you have to exercise excessively just to keep those pregnancy pounds off. Some pregnant women are incredibly active throughout their pregnancy and may go back to having their svelte figure once baby has arrived, but most of them were already active before they conceived. If you are determined to exercise then be sure to consult your doctor first and seek advice on proper routines for pregnant women. It’s very easy to injure yourself when you are not used to regular exercise, and you have enough to worry about without causing yourself harm because of your determination to stay as trim-looking as possible.

3. Water. Drink lots of it. It might seem strange that a pregnant woman should give herself more reasons to visit the bathroom, but drinking plenty of water is vital for your overall bodily health, and even more so during your pregnancy. Your hormonal changes bring about changes in the way your body stores water, so you will neat to compensate for this to avoid dehydration. Premature labor is just one reason that dehydration is bad for you. Also, your blood volume nearly doubles during the later stages of pregnancy and drinking extra water compensates for this. If your blood is thicker it can lead to hypertension and other cardiovascular complications. Aim for at least 8 eight-ounce glasses of water every single day. As well as having better skin, better bowel movements, and less acne, there are numerous other benefits from drinking water during pregnancy including decreasing the chances of miscarriage or early onset of labor, and helping with the curse that is morning sickness.

You should be seeking quality advice about your pregnancy from as many credible sources as you can to educate yourself in the best methods for all aspects of this exciting time. Even if this isn’t your first baby it’s tremendously important to stay up-to-date with current thinking and techniques. Being pregnant should be an amazing nine months of your life, so why risk making it harder than it should be? Educate yourself, act, and enjoy!

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