Pregnancy is a deliberately accepted health risk by women in their life and it is one of the most stressful conditions for any given reason. Pregnancy always carries some intrinsic dangers with it and in the event of women getting pregnant they should immediately consult their doctor and follow all the prescribed precautions and suggestions without fail.
Pregnancy has got a direct bearing on any women’s health and hence the women should be very cautious during pregnancy and immediately after giving birth to the child.
Not One but Two
A healthy lifestyle is the key for any uneventful pregnancy and childbirth. First of all, women should consider the fact that two lives are involved in any pregnancy and hence it is much more important to follow your doctor’s prescriptions without fail. During pregnancy, it is better to stop smoking so as to avoid any possible heart related disease and to avoid passing on any nicotine related detrimental effects to the developing fetus.
Try to stop your smoking habit right now and you need not wait for you to get pregnant for this. Bear in mind that the developing fetus of a non-smoker will certainly be healthy than that of smoker’s one. Further more, start your prenatal vitamin regimen at the earliest possible with sufficient amounts of folic acid and iron.
As said earlier, it is the life of two when you are pregnant and hence do not forget that you have to eat and care for two persons in all your health related ventures. Stop smoking and avoid inhaling any toxic fumes or substances.
Even the smell of fresh paints may be doing some harm to the developing fetus and as well as your health. Clean your hands thoroughly before eating and avoid uncooked or partly cooked meat and poultry products, as the presence of toxoplasmosis can set in a series of dangers to the fetus.
During pregnancy it will be normal for women to gain weight. But in case of over weight or even under weight, you should consult your doctor and/or a nutritionist for getting your right diet prescribed. As a pregnant woman, you may be prone to morning sickness and to avoid this you can try eating six small meals in the place of three full meals.
It is better to avoid any medications during your pregnancy. In case, you have some medical conditions that warrant medication, then you can consult your doctor and discuss the matter for any alternatives.
If you have any chronic diseases, then it is better you consult your doctor immediately after pregnancy, more preferably before conception itself. Never resort to self-medication for any of your ailments, even for any of your trivial health issues.
You may not be aware of the composition of the medicines that you take and for instance, medicines for cold will contain alcohol, which is detrimental to the developing baby. Further, besides stopping smoking, you should also curtail your alcohol intake, and it will be more preferable to stop alcohol consumption altogether.
With regard to the level of physical activities, you can note to follow your doctor’s advice, as your doctor is the right person to prescribe the right activity based on your physical condition.
When it comes to the nature and the amount of exercise, the exercise that you do before your pregnancy will be normally be safe after pregnancy also, but only up to a certain period. Your doctor should approve any new form of exercise or variation in the existing ones.
Be sensible and be aware of your pregnancy all the time. Take sufficient precautions and you can see your health and pregnancy going through in a fine state.
[tags]Pregnancy, Abortion, Menopause[/tags]