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Being pregnant is a new territory for new mums so you
are bound to get all kinds of advice from various and
even 'unfamiliar' quarters. Some are amusing while others
ridiculous and still some possibly applicable. There
are some things that you should practice and some you
should refrain from totally during the course of your
pregnancy. A little sacrifice now will bring you a gift
of a lifetime - your healthy precious baby! So keeping
your unborn baby in mind, here are some dos and don'ts. |
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Say
Yes, Yes, Yes to:
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Take
your prenatal vitamins regularly. Folic acid is
a prerequisite during the first trimester and
iron is very, very essential.
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Attend
your prenatal check-ups regularly. If you miss
any, schedule one immediately for that month |
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Wear your seatbelt
whenever in cars, vans or trucks |
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Take sufficient
rest and keep stress at bay |
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Eat
healthy, fiber-rich foods with lots of vegetables
and fruits. Drink sufficient low-fat milk, yogurt
to get your calcium supply. |
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Keep
yourself hydrated by drinking lots of fluids,
especially water. Go easy with juices, namely
the commercial variety, because of the high sugar
content |
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Visit your dentist
regularly |
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Get
into regular physical activity like walks, swimming
to keep you fit (check with your doctor first
before starting anything) |
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Get your calcium
from low fat milk, yogurt, low ice-cream |
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Indulge in massages,
warm showers to relax those muscles |
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No, No, No to: |
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Raw, uncooked or
undercooked meat and eggs. Eat cooked meals only |
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Caffeinated beverages
like coffee, tea, colas |
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Excessive or vigorous
exercise and physical activities. Seek your doctor's
advice on safe forms of exercises and do them in
moderation. |
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Cough and cold
medications and all other over-the-counter drugs
without checking with your health care provider
first |
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Alcoholic drinks
including wine. You will not know the safe amounts
you can consume so why not avoid them altogether. |
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Toxic chemicals
such as paints and pesticides |
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Smoking and secondhand
smoke |
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X-rays unless your
doctor has Okayed it. |
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Aspirin and other analgesics, sleeping pills (consult
with your doctor first) |
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Hot environments
such as saunas or hot baths. High temperatures is
risky for your baby |
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High fat and sugary
foods. Opt for healthier snacks like fruits |
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Saccharin - Go
for sugar instead |
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Sodium - eat it in moderation to control the incidence
of edema |
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Stress, Create
a positive environment through with good books,
soothing music etc anything to keep your mind off
tension. |
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