To have a good pregnancy we not only have to look at physical health. Being healthy is essential at this time, but also being mentally calm, prepared and happy. That is why we are going to give ten keys to a healthy and happy pregnancy, in which mind and body combine in harmony to welcome a new member into our lives.
Eat and drink healthy during pregnancy
The diet must be varied and balanced. The important thing is to eat foods rich in nutrients and vitamins such as folic acid, iron, calcium and iodine, but not fat. The diet should be varied based on vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products and legumes, without forgetting the daily intake of protein from meat and fish.
A healthy diet includes maintaining proper hydration. Drinking enough water and milk to provide us with calcium is essential. We can also drink juices, better natural and without sugar. Of course, let’s forget about alcoholic beverages and coffee.
Take the recommended vitamin supplements.
To complement a healthy diet, the doctor will recommend certain vitamin supplements that include folic acid, along with other vitamin and mineral supplements that are also beneficial for pregnancy care, such as iron, iodine, calcium… In this way we help the fetus to develop correctly. , avoiding deficiencies that could cause complications for both the baby and the mother.
Exercising during pregnancy
For our well-being and an ideal weight gain, it is essential to perform physical exercise appropriate to our state. Whether swimming, yoga, walking, the Pilates method…
Performing a moderate and constant exercise will improve our cardiovascular and muscular condition and favor postural correction. All this will provide the pregnant woman with a better general physical condition and will allow her to face the tasks of pregnancy and childbirth with fewer risks.
Go to medical visits
Regularly visit the gynecologist to carry out the corresponding exams and obtain adequate prenatal control. In this way we will monitor both the health of the baby and our own, having the possibility of consulting the specialist with all our doubts and fears, as well as discussing our birth plan. Prenatal tests will give us peace of mind, they will help us “get closer” to the baby and with the ultrasound we will have its first images to remember.
wear appropriate clothing
We must wear comfortable clothing (including footwear), appropriate to the increase in weight and volume that we experience. This will help the blood circulate better, our movements are correct and not forced, and the skin stays healthy. It is not about going dressed as a sack of potatoes, since fortunately being pregnant is no longer at odds with being fashionable, and many stores sell beautiful maternity clothes. The heels can wait but feeling comfortable and beautiful with a nice “wrap” favors an important psychological well-being at this time.
Pamper our mind during pregnancy
If we spend time taking care of our bodies, we should also save time for relaxation and taking care of our minds. Not only the body is more vulnerable during pregnancy. Finding our peace of mind and doing relaxation exercises at home will help us feel better. We don’t have to park the activities that we like to go to the movies, read, go out to the countryside, crafts…
take care of our skin
During pregnancy it is essential to apply sun protection creams to prevent skin blemishes and burns. Due to the action of hormones, the skin of pregnant women suffers alterations such as hyperpigmentation. Anti-strictive creams are also important, which prevent the appearance of these scars with the stretching of our skin, with special attention during the last months, when the skin stretches at a very fast rate.
Moisturizing the whole body after a bath or shower gives us a moment of relaxation. A gentle massage after exercise helps us feel better. Of course, external hydration must be complemented with internal hydration, drinking plenty of fluids, as we have already mentioned in the nutrition section. All combined will increase our well-being by feeling more cared for and beautiful.
A good rest during pregnancy
Sleeping and resting what the body asks of us is very important. Tiredness and sleep can accompany us from the first moment as one of the first symptoms of pregnancy and hopefully it will disappear. But it is more than likely that we will feel very tired and sleepy again in the final phase of pregnancy. It is what the body needs, and we must listen to it, resting as much as possible, without forgetting that moderate exercise will make us rest and sleep better.
childbirth classes
Attending job classes can be very beneficial for both our physical and mental health. Interacting with other pregnant women and sharing experiences opens our minds to discover that we are not the only ones who have doubts or fears.
They also help us to acquire knowledge and awareness about the changes in our body, knowing concepts about the phases of childbirth, baby hygiene or breastfeeding will help us feel more prepared for the changes that lie ahead. Through knowledge, important self-confidence is generated thanks to security, and being a father begins to live now. As far as possible, it is good to share these classes accompanied by the couple.
Communicate with the baby
Talking to the baby, communicating with him, playing music, will make him feel closer, preparing us for the moment when he really comes into our arms. Know how your evolution is going month by month, how it is growing in our womb, write a letter, keep a diary of our pregnancy, respond to your kicks…
All these simple activities will make the life that develops in our womb fill us with more life. The possible discomforts of our pregnancy are forgotten in these moments of communication.
Don’t forget, to have a healthy pregnancy you need a happy pregnancy. We have to take care of mind and body in this delicate stage of our life, full of sometimes contradictory emotions and sensations. I hope that these tips to achieve a healthy and happy pregnancy encourage you to face this stage of your life with optimism and full of vitality.
