Publish 1 March 2022
Whether by surprise or careful planning, there’s a bun in the oven. How will your diet, wardrobe, and healthcare change over the next several months?
Bun in The Oven
Have you just found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Getting pregnant is a colossal milestone in life. But now what do you do? What are the next steps after achieving pregnancy success? Are you ready for the changes that are coming ahead in this beautiful journey?
If yes, then lock in and get ready to be educated on this comprehensive guide with the best ways to get your pregnancy off to the best start!
Schedule A Check-Up
Long before your baby takes its first steps, you need to take yours. Schedule a medical check-up for yourself. During this test, your ob-gyn will go over issues, such as your family’s health histories.
Make sure to bring any particular inquiries you may have. Your visit should cover anything you’re worried about, from screening for any health conditions that can affect pregnancy to screening for pregnancy fitness.
Start Eating Healthy
Having a healthy baby begins with a safe and healthy pregnancy. Being aware of your body and having a healthy lifestyle is the first step. Healthy eating keeps you feeling better and gives your baby the essential supplements needed in the womb.
Regarding the best nourishments to eat when pregnant, try to eat foods that pack a lot of supplements into only a few bites and don’t reach for empty-calorie snacks. This will help you and your baby get the nutrients and minerals you both need.
Best and Worst Foods to Eat During Pregnancy [1]
When creating your healthy diet plan, focus on whole foods that give you higher measures of the good stuff, for example:
- Protein
- Calcium
- Vitamins and minerals
- Healthy fats
- Complex starches
- Fiber and liquids
Here are a few highly nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant to help ensure you’re hitting those supplement goals:
- Water, water, water
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Lean protein
- Legumes
- Starchy foods (carbohydrates)
- Dairy products, especially yogurt
- Salmon
Hydration is crucial! While recommending the best foods to eat when pregnant, remember a few things you, as a pregnant woman, should remove from your menu:
- Avoid alcohol
- Limit caffeine intake
- Limit foods high in sugar
- No unpasteurized (raw) milk
- No seafood high in mercury*
*Avoid fish and other seafood with high mercury, such as bigeye fish, marlin, orange roughy, shark, ruler mackerel, swordfish, or tilefish.
Take Folic Acid
Research shows that taking a daily multivitamin with folic acid (B9) significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defect (NTD), a birth deformity of the spine or cerebrum. [2] This defect develops primarily in the initial weeks of pregnancy. So, taking folic acid from the start can help protect your baby from congenital disabilities.
Exercise Regularly
Moving your body is another incredible way to stay healthy during pregnancy. Strive to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise for an average of 150 minutes every week. Exercising will help you maintain a healthy weight.
Revamp Your Wardrobe
You have no clue how much your body will change during and after pregnancy. How do you figure out how to look (and feel) presentable? The answer is the proper clothes! Here’s your closet scheme:
Go Drapey
A pregnant or a new mother’s body is in a condition of transition that can be hard to dress.
Wearing tops and dresses that drape over and away from your belly, as opposed to fitting firmly, is a perfect choice. Shirt dresses, Empire-waist dresses, tunics, and tops with ruching are all incredible alternatives.
Keep Your Footwear Comfortable
As your body transforms, you need to feel as comfortable as possible and what you wear dramatically affects that. As the months progress, you may see your feet and lower legs beginning to swell. This can be a significant source of uneasiness, so pick your footwear accordingly—a good pair of sandals will be both comfy and cute.
Pause for a moment and take a deep breath!
Your emotions will be all over the place. This is a defining moment—also, likely one you’ll think back on with joy for a long time to come. So, get excited—the joys of motherhood are just beginning!
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ClinicalPosters sells human anatomy charts, scientific posters, and other products online to offset expense of the writing useful articles about women. Slide extra posters into DeuPair Frames without removing from the wall.
ClinicalPosters sells human anatomy charts, scientific posters, and other products online. You may remit a small donation.
You can support the writing of useful articles about women by sponsoring specific articles or remitting a small donation.
Guest author Faiza Khan Niazi writes engaging articles about pregnancy and parenting.
