Pregnancy Health – Have a Safe Pregnancy

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Executive Summary By Daniel Boon

Pregnancy health comprises of having good dietary habits before and during pregnancy. Good diet and proper lifestyle during pregnancy can help you cope with early pregnancy symptoms as well as other symptoms of pregnancy.

Maintaining good pregnancy health is extremely important for an expectant mother to ensure her own and her little one’s safety during pregnancy. There are some lifestyle / dietary habits which can cause trouble even in conceiving a baby. So, pregnancy health begins at the very beginning i.e. when the thought of planning a baby strikes you first. When You Plan To Have A Baby

For good pregnancy health, both you and your partner must completely avoid drinks high on caffeine like coffee, tea, and cold drinks.

During Pregnancy

First of all you must be careful with what you eat and drink to maintain good pregnancy health. You must eat food that is rich in fiber like fresh vegetables, fruit, cereals etc. You need more calcium during pregnancy, so include food items that contain calcium in your diet. A rich and balanced diet would help you cope with early pregnancy symptoms like constipation, heartburn, hemorrhoids etc.

For body pains and aches, try applying heat-pads. Avoid tight and synthetic clothing. Wear padded bras to tackle another symptom of pregnancy – tender or swollen breasts. Also avoid use of soaps.

Safe Pregnancy Diet – A Comprehensive Guide For Mothers to Be
Executive Summary By Eva Young

Safe pregnancy diet

Your diet should be nutritious, well balanced and cover 5 basic food groups. Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, dairy products, milk, fish, meat, other protein alternatives, eggs, soy, tofu, lentils, whole grain products, whole wheat bread, brown rice, brown bread, cereals, green and colored vegetables, fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, plenty of water etc comprise a safe pregnancy diet.

Food items to avoid

For the sake of your baby you have to abstain from aerated drinks, alcohol, cola, soda, candies, cookies, cakes, pastries, sugary food products, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, oily spicy junk food, processed food like processed cheese, ready to eat processed dishes, canned food products.

Fiber

Pulses, legumes, peas, beans, oat bran, cereals, nuts, gram, brown rice, brown bread, vegetables, fruits, spinach, broccoli, arum, ladies finger etc can cure piles and constipation commonly experienced during pregnancy.

Vitamin C

Citrus fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamin C like guava, lime, lemon, oranges.

Vitamin E

Protein

This can be found in dairy products, milk, meat, eggs, soy, tofu, lentils, beans, peas, nuts, fish. Increase your intake of Vitamin B6 to maximize utilization of protein.

Calcium

Iron

Folic acid

This is found in capsule form while the natural sources are raw or steamed green vegetables, fortified bread/cereal, citrus fruits, beans, yeast, liver, kale, spinach and other dark green leafy veggies.

Water

To prevent bladder infection, UTI, excessive swelling, hemorrhoids, constipation and dehydration you need to drink 14 glasses of water daily or more.

You may want to check out another article about conception or while pregnant