During pregnancy, women start taking more efforts to remain healthy and provide the correct nutrients to the baby. You may not be able to do everything right, but certain lifestyle changes can make a lot of positive difference in your pregnancy.
Pregnancy can come with mood swings, stress, and short-term discomforts. Many issues like nausea, insomnia, backaches, swollen feet, bowel problems, and cramps. Pregnancy can be demanding but there are many simple things you can do at home to avoid all discomfort in your pregnancy.
Diet
The most important change that you need to bring in your life is what food you eat. Include a lot of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Intake of dairy products is advisable for your body to have calcium intake. Avoid raw and uncooked eggs or meat and most of the fried snacks that contain a high amount of trans fats. Starting to eat healthily will make you feel healthy and avoid complications. Avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine intake during pregnancy.
Work-Life Balance
Work is absolutely important, and you cannot avoid it just because you are pregnant. But balancing your work and personal life would help a great deal during pregnancy. Start from reducing stress and anxiety levels completely. Emotional health is as important as physical health. Spend time exercising at least 30 minutes a day which could be in the form of yoga or a walk. Don’t compromise on your sleep.
Home Remedies to avoid Discomfort
Eat as soon as you wake up and always stay hydrated, it will avoid the most common problem – morning sickness. Practice prenatal yoga to avoid all kinds of backaches and yoga will also keep your mind fresh. Avoid cold by having a hot cup of ginger tea or a hot bowl of soup. You can also stock up some peppermint to avoid nausea. Drink a lot of water, but drink in between meals and not during meals.
So, next time you talk to your baby, experiment. Understand which nursery rhyme or song triggers your baby to move. This exercise can be done by both the parents as well as other family members. In this way, bond with your baby even before it is born!
