Take care of yourself during pregnancy

If you’ve had trouble conceiving, it’s very important to take good care of yourself during your pregnancy. It is better to be cautious than to try to be brave because that is what society expects of the modern woman. There are more important things in this world than being subject to society’s expectations. Your health and pregnancy is more important.

During your pregnancy it is essential that you take it easy. You may be a busy professional and a lot is probably expected of you both at work and at home. But during this time, you need to be humble and accept whatever help you can get. Don’t worry too much about the dishes and housework; Let your partner or family help you.

Avoid heavy lifting and moving large objects. It is best not to lift anything that weighs more than five kilograms. Allow your partner or family members to help you with shopping or preparing the baby’s room. At work, ask for help whenever you can if it involves any type of heavy lifting or sudden movements.

Exercise whenever you can. Try to do light exercise or yoga during pregnancy to help your body adjust to the changes, as well as to keep blood and oxygen flowing throughout your body and to your baby. Exercise will also help control weight gain, as well as control fluid retention and subsequent swelling during pregnancy.

Try to avoid sitting in one position for a long period of time. If you have a desk job then it’s a good idea to get up every hour and take a short walk around the office. This will help with backaches and swollen feet. Your body needs to move and stay active throughout the day.

Drink plenty of water. Water is good for you and the baby. Oddly enough, it also helps control fluid retention. The more water you drink, the less water retention you will experience. It is essential to stay hydrated.

Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables so you get as much nutrition and vitamins as possible. The baby requires all the good nutrition she can get. What you put into your body will affect your baby.

If you have undergone fertility treatments to reach this stage of pregnancy, it is essential that you take good care of yourself and your baby. You’ll thank yourself once the baby arrives.