Being pregnant has many misconceptions that often affect the women
who undergo this. Pregnancy does not make a woman weak (unless the
doctor says so!) and neither does it make her an invalid. The key to a
successful pregnancy nutrition is to take care of yourself and be aware of what may put you or your baby at risk.
Food
Eating is a given for most pregnant women especially after the first
trimester has passed. Pregnancy is a valid reason for gaining weight
especially for women who are underweight to begin with. Gaining weight
means that the baby is growing well in this pregnancy and that the
mother is taking in the right foods that the baby needs to grow well and
healthily. Doctors usually have weight gain allowances for most mothers
and they usually warn when the mother is gaining too little or too
much.
Pregnancy does not give you the warrant to eat unhealthy foods. Too
much fatty, salty or sugary food can compromise the pregnancy and cause
some complications. Many conditions appear in a woman when she is
pregnant due partly to her food intake. One of these conditions is
gestational diabetes which can be dangerous to both mother and child.
There is also some danger regarding eating spoilt or disagreeable foods
that may cause stomach cramps since these can prematurely set off
contractions.
Exercise
Pregnancy does not mean that you can eat all you want and not do
anything to keep fit. Pregnant women have less strenuous forms of
exercises from which they can benefit from. Walking instead of running
is often recommended by doctors. The briskness of the walk is modulated
according to how far pregnant the woman is. Yoga specifically prepared
for pregnancy is a popular exercise to keep fit and limber. The reason
for keeping up exercising even during pregnancy is to keep the woman
better able to deal with the rigors of childbirth. Even swimming can be
done with the right supervision and caution of not exerting too much.
Exerting too much or straining can induce contractions which can be
dangerous.
Both food and exercise are crucial to a healthy pregnancy. Food gives
nourishment to both mother and child while exercises help to prepare
the mother and child for the birthing process. It is wise to note,
though, that too much of both can also be dangerous for the pregnancy.
Food and exercise in moderation with the comfort of the mother in mind
are advisable.
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