To have a good pregnancy, we don't just have to look at physical health. Being healthy is essential right now, but also be mentally calm, prepared and happy. Therefore we will give Ten keys to a healthy and happy pregnancy, in which mind and body combine in harmony to welcome a new member in our lives.
Eat and drink healthy during pregnancy
The diet must be varied and balanced. The important thing is to take 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 and legumes, not forgetting the daily intake of meat and fish protein.
A healthy diet includes keeping proper hydration. Drinking enough water and milk that provides calcium is essential. We can also drink juices, better natural and not sugary. Of course, let's forget about alcoholic drinks and coffee.
Take the recommended vitamin supplements
To complement a healthy diet the doctor will recommend certain vitamin supplements that include folic acid, along with other vitamin and mineral supplements also beneficial for pregnancy, 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 (low weight, spina bifida ...) and to the mother (anemia, preeclampsia ...).
Exercise during pregnancy
For our well-being and an ideal weight gain it is essential to perform physical exercise appropriate to our state. Whether swimming, yoga, walking, the Pilates method ...
By performing a moderate and constant exercise We will improve our cardiovascular and muscular condition and favor postural correction. All this will provide the pregnant woman with a better general physical condition and will allow her to face the work of pregnancy and childbirth with fewer risks.
Go to medical visits
Periodically visit the gynecologist to take the corresponding tests and obtain adequate prenatal assistance. So we will monitor both the health of the baby and ours, having the possibility to consult the specialist all our doubts and fears, as well as tell you about our birth plan. Prenatal tests will give us peace of mind, they will help us "get closer" to the baby and with ultrasound we will have their first images to remember.
Wear appropriate clothing
We must wear comfortable clothes (including shoes), appropriate to the increase in weight and volume we experience. This will help the blood to circulate better, that our movements are correct and not forced and that the skin remains healthy. It's not about going dressed like sacks of potatoes, since fortunately being pregnant is no longer at odds with going fashionable, and many stores sell beautiful maternity clothes. Heels can wait, but we feel comfortable and beautiful with a nice "wrap" favors an important psychic well-being right now.
Pamper our mind during pregnancy
If we take time to take care of our body, we also have to save time for our relaxation and the 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 movies, reading, going out to the field, crafts ...
Take care of our skin
During pregnancy it is essential to apply sunscreen creams to prevent skin blemishes and burns. Due to the action of hormones, the pregnant woman's skin undergoes alterations such as hyperpigmentation. Also important are anti-stretch creams, which prevent the appearance of these scars with the stretching of our skin, with special attention during the final months, when the skin stretches very quickly.
Hydrate the whole body after the bath or shower gives us a moment of relaxation. Gentle massages after exercise help us feel better. Of course, external hydration must be complemented with internal hydration, drinking plenty of fluids as we have already commented on the point referred to nutrition. All combined will increase our well-being by feeling more careful and beautiful.
A good rest during pregnancy
Sleep and rest what the body asks us It's very important. Tiredness and sleep can accompany us from the first moment as one of the first symptoms of pregnancy, and hopefully they will disappear. But it is more than likely that we will feel very tired and sleepy again in the final phase of pregnancy. It 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.
Childbirth preparation classes
Attending childbirth preparation classes can be very beneficial both for our physical and mental health. Relating with other pregnant women and sharing experiences opens our minds to discover that we are not the only ones who have doubts or fears.
They also help us to acquire knowledge and awareness about the changes in our body, to know concepts about the phases of childbirth, baby hygiene or breastfeeding will help us feel more prepared for the changes that are coming. Through knowledge an important self-confidence is generated thanks to security, and being a father begins to live already. As much as possible, it is good to share these classes accompanied by the couple.
Communicate with the baby
Talk to the baby, communicate with him, put music on it, it will make us feel closer, preparing for the moment when it really reaches our arms. Know how its evolution is going month by month, how it grows in our belly, write a letter, keep a diary of our pregnancy, respond to their kicks ...
All these simple activities will make the life that takes place in our womb fill us more with life. The possible discomforts of our pregnancy are forgotten in these moments of communication.
Do not forget, to have a healthy pregnancy you need a happy pregnancy. We have to take care of mind and body at this delicate stage of our life, full of emotions and sometimes contradictory sensations. I hope these tips to achieve a healthy and happy pregnancy Encourage you to face this stage of your lives with an optimistic mood and full of vitality.
