Pregnancy tips for first time Moms:
You can feel wonderful during your pregnancy if you take good care of yourself. Increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy by following these sensible tips to keep yourself healthy:- Eat five or six well-balanced meals each day & take a parental vitamin each day as directed by your obstetrician
- Drink plenty of fluids -- at least eight to 10 glasses a day -- avoiding caffeine, soft & hard (Alcohol) drinks.
- Avoid smoking & don’t allow yourself to be exposed to secondhand smoke.
- Exercise -- it's important for your general health and also can help reduce stress. Take a pregnancy exercise class or walk at least fifteen to twenty minutes every day at a moderate pace.
- Get adequate sleep -- at least eight hours a night. If you're suffering from sleep disturbances, take naps during the day and see your physician for advice.
- Don't take over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies without first consulting your obstetrician.
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For Moms-to-be:
Many moms-to-be feel uncomfortable in their own skin during their pregnancy, but it doesn't have to be that way! Consult your obstetrician on how to manage aches and pains. Pamper yourself, deal with your changing body, and stay healthy and fit during pregnancy.
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Fertility Tips: Here are five strategies to safeguard your fertility.
- Don't wait too long. "Many women don't realize that their peak fertility time is in their mid-20s and already starting to fall by their late 20s. Infertility rates about double for women between the early 30s and early 40s.
- Practice safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases can drastically reduce one's ability to get pregnant—so abstinence or consistent condom use can simultaneously prevent pregnancy today and preserve fertility for the future.
- Eat right. While there is no real fertility diet, good eating habits will help keep your hormone levels on an even keel. It is found that those with the lowest risk of infertility due to an-ovulation—the failure to produce a viable egg every month—tended to eat diets that was not healthy. It is suggested that one opts for a healthful diet of fruit and vegetables, and choose whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates with lots of good protein.
- Maintain a good weight and healthful habits. Studies have shown that being too thin—or too heavy—can throw off women's hormone levels and suppress ovulation. Overweight men could have hormonal problems associated with low sperm count and quality. Exercise is, of course, a key to staying on top of your reproductive game.
- Avoid environmental toxins. There's mounting evidence that numerous environmental factors have an effect on fertility. To be safe, don't microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers and avoid canned foods, since cans are often coated on the inside with BPA. Avoid being exposed to too much of radiations (viz: X-rays).
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