Round one-First trimester tips
When messages are first sent allover the body that a gentleman or a lady is in the making, the body quickly begins working out many adjustments to ensure that the grand mission is accomplished. Now, this good gesture more-often-than-not throws you off balance. Read on to find what you may encounter, and how to counter it.
Morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting can strike any time, but it mostly does so in the morning. This usually results from the hormonal changes that occur in the early stages of pregnancy. These hormones are helpful because they stabilize the pregnancy, preventing miscarriage. You can do away with morning sickness troubles by taking fluids to stay hydrated and eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. Fortunately, morning sickness disappears by the second trimester in most cases.
Contact your health care provider I
if:
- You are vomiting blood or a, substance resembling coffee grounds
- The vomiting is prolonged and severe
- You lose too much weight
- The morning sickness does not go away after the fourth month.
Dizziness
Low blood sugar due to an increased demand for nutrients can cause dizziness. This is also common in the early stages of pregnancy. Eat a bit more frequently and have some protein with every meal. Green leafy vegetables, iron supplements and fresh fruit juices can help prevent dizziness resulting from anemia or low blood sugar levels.
Diet
A healthy diet during pregnancy ensures your baby gets the best start possible. A good diet is balanced and provides enough protein, carbohydrate, and healthy types of fat as well as vitamins and minerals. While’ you will probably be taking vitamin supplements to ensure you get the basic requirements, vitamin-packed, fresh foods will help your baby get that great start in life.
Vital vitamins
Your nutrient needs are different when you are pregnant, particularly in the early stages. Taking prenatal vitamins can help meet these needs. The most important nutrients are folate, B vitamins and calcium. It is advisable to take an additional calcium supplement beyond a standard vitamin. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any supplements.
Water
Some experts say that dehydration in pregnancy can cause preterm labour. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water each day. Water is important during pregnancy, as it helps prevent constipation and provides for the expanding blood volume that carries oxygen and nutrients to both the mother and baby.
Exercise
Maintaining an exercise regimen during pregnancy is extremely important. Aerobic exercises should be low-impact and mild, such as, swimming or stationary cycling. Make sure to stretch frequently and longer than normal. Have a biting before exercising and keep sipping water throughout the exercise. Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week. Note: Talk to your health care provider first before you begin.
Medical care
Visit a physician as soon as you suspect you are pregnant. Prenatal care throughout a pregnancy is important to the overall health of both the mother and baby, because problems that would otherwise turn fatal will be discovered and dealt with in good time .
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