To have a goodpregnancy we not only have to look at physical health.Being healthy is fundamental in these moments, but also being mentally calm, prepared and happy.
That's why we're going to give you ten keys to a healthy and happy pregnancy, in which the mind and body come together in harmony to welcome a new member into our lives.
Eating and drinking correctly during pregnancy
The diet must be varied and balanced.The important thing is to eat foods rich in nutrients and vitamins such as folic acid, iron, calcium and iodine, but not in fats.The diet must be varied based on vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products and legumes, without forgetting the daily contribution of proteins from meat and fish.
A healthy diet includes maintaining correct hydration.Drinking plenty of water and milk to provide us with calcium is essential.We can also drink juices, better natural and not sugary.Of course, let's forget about alcoholic drinks and coffee.
Vitamin supplements prescribed by your doctor
To complement your diet, your doctor will recommend certain vitamin supplements that include folic acid, with other vitamin and mineral supplements also beneficial for pregnancy care, such as iron, iodine, calcium… In this way, we help the fetus to develop properly, avoiding deficiencies that could cause complications for both the baby and the mother.
Recommended exercises during pregnancy
For our well-being and optimal weight gain, it is essential to perform physical exercises appropriate to our condition.Whether swimming, yoga, walking, the Pilates method.
By performing moderate and constant exercise we will improve our cardiovascular and muscular condition and promote postural correction.All of this will provide the pregnant woman with a better general physical condition and will allow her to face the labor of pregnancy and childbirth with fewer risks.
Perform prenatal care
Visit the gynecologist regularly to carry out the corresponding exams and obtain adequate prenatal care.In this way we will monitor both the baby's health and our own, having the possibility of consulting the specialist with all our doubts and fears, as well how to talk about our birth plan.
Prenatal exams will give us peace of mind, they will help us “get closer” of the baby and with the ultrasound, we will have his first images to remember.
Wear appropriate clothing
We must wear comfortable clothing (including shoes), appropriate to the increase in weight and volume we experience.This will help the blood to circulate better, our movements are correct and not forced and the skin remains healthy.
It's not about being dressed like potato sacks, as luckily being pregnant is no longer at odds with fashion, and many stores sell beautiful pre-mum clothes. Heels can wait but they are comfortable and beautiful with a nice “wrap” which promotes important psychological well-being now.
Pampering during pregnancy
If we dedicate time to taking care of our body, we must also save time for relaxation and taking care of our mind.Not only is the body more vulnerable during pregnancy.
Finding our peace of mind and doing relaxation exercises at home will help us feel better.We don't have to park the activities we like like going to the cinema, reading, going out to the countryside, crafts…
Skin care
During pregnancy, it is essential to apply sunscreen creams to avoid skin blemishes and burns.Due to the action of hormones, pregnant women's skin undergoes changes such as hyperpigmentation.
Anti-restrictive creams are also important, which prevent the appearance of these scars as our skin stretches, with special attention during the last few months, when the skin stretches very quickly.
Moisturizing the entire body after a bath or shower gives us a moment of relaxation.A gentle massage after exercise helps us feel better.
Of course, external hydration must be complemented with internal hydration, drinking plenty of fluids, as we already mentioned in the section on nutrition.Everything combined will increase our well-being by feeling more careful and beautiful.
A good rest during pregnancy
Sleeping and resting what the body asks of us is very important.Fatigue and sleep can accompany us from the very beginning as one of the first symptoms of pregnancy and we hope they disappear.
But we are more than likely to feel very tired and sleepy again in the final stages of pregnancy. This is what the body needs, and we must listen to it, resting as much as possible, without forgetting that moderate exercise will make us rest and sleep better.
Birthing classes
Attending birth classes can be very beneficial for our physical and mental health.Connecting with other pregnant women and sharing experiences opens our minds to discover that we are not the only ones with doubts or fears.
They also help us gain knowledge and awareness about the changes in our body, knowing concepts about the stages of childbirth, baby hygiene or breastfeeding will help us feel more prepared for the changes that are to come.
Through knowledge, an important self-confidence is generated thanks to security, and being a father already begins to live.As far as possible, it is good to share these classes accompanied by the couple.
Communicate with the baby
Talking to the baby, communicating with him, playing music, will make him feel closer, preparing us for the moment when he actually arrives in our arms.Find out how he is progressing month by month , as it is growing in our womb, write a letter, keep a diary of our pregnancy, respond to its kicks…
All these simple activities will make the life that is gestated in our womb fill us with more life.The possible discomforts of our pregnancy are forgotten in these moments of communication.
Final Thoughts About Your Pregnancy
Don't forget, having a healthy pregnancy requires a happy pregnancy.We have to take care of our mind and body in this delicate phase of our life, full of emotions and sometimes contradictory sensations.
I hope these tips for achieving a healthy and happy pregnancy encourage you to approach this phase of your life with optimism and vitality.
