5 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

  1. Snack Correctly

When you’re pregnant, stray away from unhealthy junk foods. Stick with healthy foods like:

  • Broccoli
  • Beans and Lentils
  • Bananas
  • Eggs
  • Oatmeal
  • Leafy Greens
  • High-Vitamin, High-Water Fruits like Oranges and Grapefruit
  1. Take Prenatal Vitamins

Although this is the first thing many women think of when they become pregnant or find out someone is pregnant, its very important to not skip this! Prenatal vitamins help you get any extra nutrients your baby needs that could be left out of your diet. Having a healthy diet isn’t enough, make sure you have the proper prenatal vitamins, its best to consult your doctor for your specific needs!

  1. Avoid The Bars

Although many women know this, it’s always important to continue stating this. Avoiding alcohol is the number one thing to do while you’re pregnant! Also, don’t smoke while you’re pregnant and avoid second-hand smoke.

  1. Sleep While You Can

Most new mothers wish they would have slept more before their baby was born! Not only will you feel rested after getting an adequate number of sleep, your baby needs it too.

  1. Don’t Stop Exercising

Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you should stop with your exercise routine! Although, while your pregnancy continues, you may not be able to do the same routines and exercises as before, stopping all together isn’t good. Exercise helps reduce back pain and adds muscle tone, which can help with labor pains.

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Nancy
17. September 2018
Nancy
17. September 2018
Regular prenatal care is also important for a healthier pregnancy. So, make sure to pick a right Ob-Gyn and don't hesitate to ask questions if you have a doubt. Great tips. Thanks for sharing!

Kayla
13. November 2017
Kayla
13. November 2017
My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. My aunt suggested trying Vitro fertilization and she also shared this article with me. She said that when I get pregnant I should snack correctly and eat healthy foods like bananas, eggs, and oatmeal.

Ivy Baker
7. November 2017
Ivy Baker
7. November 2017
One of my best friends from high school just found out that she is pregnant with her first child. I liked that you pointed out that she shouldn't stop exercising. She plays a lot of soccer, and it seems like she should probably switch to just running until the baby is born.

Marcus Coons
13. June 2017
Marcus Coons
13. June 2017
Thank you for talking about how exercising can help [regnant people reduce their back pain and keep their body's health for birth. It makes sense that taking the time to keep your body condition can help you have an easier pregnancy and delivery. My wife just told me she was pregnant and I want to make sure I know how to help her reduce the struggle of carrying our baby and giving birth, so I'm glad I found your post.

masu rubi
1. March 2017
masu rubi
1. March 2017
Helpful post. Thank you for sharing the tips with us

Maggie
3. November 2016
Maggie
3. November 2016
It's good to know that prenatal vitamins are essential during pregnancy, even if they are eating healthy. It definitely makes sense too, especially since you are growing another human being inside your body. Plus, there really aren't any downsides to taking extra vitamins; they just get flushed out of your system. Are some prenatal vitamins prescribed, or are they mostly OTC?

Kate Hansen
5. October 2016
Kate Hansen
5. October 2016
My husband and I are trying to get pregnant with our first child. I am very nervous to be pregnant as I have never been pregnant before, so I was looking for advice that would help me. I never knew that you shouldn't stop exercising. I always thought exercising while pregnant was detrimental to the baby, but I like how you mentioned that exercise reduces back pain and adds muscle tone to help with labor pains. I'll have to keep my daily exercise routines in place when I get pregnant!

Kendall Everett
4. August 2016
Kendall Everett
4. August 2016
Starting prenatal vitamins as soon as you find out you are pregnant is a great idea. Getting advice from a doctor on what you specifically need to take would also be a good idea. Taking notes of what the doctor suggest during visits would be helpful.

Amina
17. June 2016
Amina
17. June 2016
can you please provide us with detailed exercises that a pregnant woman can do ? thanks

Ankita Baipayi
15. June 2016
Ankita Baipayi
15. June 2016
During pregnancy, it often happens to crave for something interesting & different every time. But a healthier eating habit is good both for the baby & the mothers' to be. I remember when I was pregnant, my gynecologist from Cloudninecare was stick only towards the healthier food during all the nine months. And thanks to her my delivery was less complicated.

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