Dos and Don’ts during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is normally an unexplored territory for the first time mothers. It is quite natural that they get advice from familiar quarters that comprises of elders and others like their regular physicians. At the same time advices also come from the unfamiliar quarters like those who are neighbors or little known people and they wish to help you out of their experiences. In addition you will also come across tons of advices on the nets, in medical and health journals and magazines and books. Local Government mostly takes the pains of publishing leaflets, pamphlets, reading materials and hoardings to circulate education on dos and don’ts during pregnancy.

Not all the advices are helpful. Some of them are pure ridiculous while others are applicable. A few of them are really good advices that would help you get safe and painless delivery and keep you healthy during pregnancy as well as in the post natal period. Of course there are certain common activities that should not be undertaken during the pregnancy and some others that must be performed. Remember that during pregnancy you have the responsibility of maintaining not only your own health but also the health of your unborn child. Working at pregnancy period could be a real challenge. However if you follow a few principles it will prevent morning sickness, fatigue as well as other pregnancy discomforts in the day. Usually it is the morning sickness but pregnancy nausea could hit you at any point of time in the day.

You can ease your nausea and vomiting tendencies with the following steps.

• It is required to get sufficient sleep. With sleeplessness comes a number of side affects that could be harmful for you and your child.
• Drinking plenty of water and other fluids is vital during the pregnancy. It does not mean that you will go for the bottled cold drinks. However water and fruit juice would be the best beverages for you during the period.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking as far as practicable.
• Take snacks in short frequencies. Whenever you feel nausea, you could do it away with a few snacks.
• Avoid nausea triggers. This means you should avoid taking food or beverages that create such feeling or smell something that will trigger the nausea.
• Be a little slower in starting your works and also performing them during the morning. You can pace up and get back your rhythm as the day progresses.

Similarly, for fighting out fatigue during pregnancy you can use the following methods.

• Do not overstretch yourself. Take frequent short breaks during work.
• Take a little rest in the dark switching off the lights whenever possible.
• Restructure your working schedule to reduce energy sapping.
• Cut down the outside activities that makes you tiered.
• Keep up your exercise routine and don’t stop workouts.
• Combine healthy diets with reasonable workouts.

Follow the above few principles and remain healthy during pregnancy and also help your unborn child remain healthy.