Get a daily dose of vitamins and minerals
Women need more iron during pregnancy, and sometimes it cannot be obtained only from food. Ask your doctor if you should take prenatal vitamins or a multivitamin daily.
Take 400 mg of folic acid daily
A sufficient amount of folic acid (vitamin B9) taken daily reduces the risk of the birth of children with congenital anomalies.
Adopt a healthy diet
Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains (breads, etc.). Opt for foods rich in calcium (low fat yogurt or skim milk, broccoli) that your baby needs in order to have strong teeth and bones. If you cannot get fresh fruits and vegetables then frozen ones are a good option. Avoid excess of foods high in fat (butter or meat fat). Choose low-fat foods as much as possible (skimmed milk, low-fat meat, skinless chicken or turkey, fish).
Rest enough (between seven and nine hours of sleep per night)
Pain, discomfort, anxiety and frequent need to urinate are all causes that prevent you from having a good night's sleeps. To get a good night's sleep, take your last meal at least three hours before bedtime, do light exercise (walking) and do not sleep too much during the day. Always sleep on the left side and put some pillows between your legs and under your belly to be more comfortably.
Relax
Reduce stress as much as possible both in your family life and in your career. Set limits for yourself and for others. You can refuse all the activities that involve energy consumption and too much of your time.
Exercise
Exercise that does not require a high energy input is beneficial for both your health and that of the child.
Control your health problems
Ask your doctor about the impact of pregnancy on previous health issues. If you have diabetes then control your blood glucose levels, if you have elevated tension then constantly monitor it. If you're overweight then your doctor will advise you if you should lose weight.
Consult your doctor before taking any medicine
Whether they are prescription drugs, OTC (without prescription medication) or herbal remedies, all of them can affect your pregnancy. Ask your doctor if you should continue taking medication. Learn more about medications taken during pregnancy.
If necessary, make a vaccine against influenza
The flu is dangerous for future moms. For this reason, vaccination is recommended for all women who are at least in the 14th week of pregnancy during flu season. Ask your doctor if you should get a flu shot.
Go to all the prenatal medical exams
Prenatal care and these exams maintain the health of your child; they help to detect health problems so they can be treated in time.
Use the seat belt properly
Used correctly, seat belts can save your life and that of the baby in your tummy. The safest seat belts are hung on three points. Safety belt should never pass over the abdomen! Instead, the lap belt should be positioned below the abdomen, over the hips, and the shoulder belt must pass through the breasts, rounding the belly. If this is not possible, the rear seats are the safest choice.
Reduce discomfort and pain
Do not accept the inconveniences of pregnancy: hemorrhoids, heartburn and stomach cramps can be treated and reduced. Ask your doctor how to do it.
Avoid saunas, too hot showers or baths
High temperatures can harm the fetus and can cause fainting to the mother.