Essential Tips on How to Keep Yourself Fit & Healthy During Pregnancy

Overview

Do you also associate pregnancy with weight gain and other side effects? But do you know if you follow the right lifestyle, you can stay fit during pregnancy?

You can’t be as fit as you usually are for obvious reasons. But you can doge many health-related inconveniences and minimize weight gain during pregnancy by being smart. And your health does effects the health of the baby in your uterus.

Almost all moms-to-be and new moms are concerned about their health and body shape. But worrying doesn’t help! This article is here to guide you on how to keep yourself fit and healthy during pregnancy and enjoy this golden period of your life. Keep reading!

Top Expert Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy

Here are some tips that experts recommend to stay fit during and after pregnancy as well:

· Exercise Regularly

It’s imperative to exercise during pregnancy to regulate your blood circulation, keep yourself stress-free, and prepare for the big day. Exercising strengthen your core and pelvic muscles which helps you during labour.

You need to remember that you can only do moderate-intensity exercise for not more than 20-30 minutes per day. And don’t do any exercise during pregnancy without asking your health care provider. Carry on reading to know what activities are commonly done in pregnancy.

Related reading: The Postpartum Exercise Clothes – The Essential Guideline to Follow

· Pelvic Floor & Kegel Exercises

There are specific floor exercises that focus on pelvic muscle and strengthen your uterus, rectum, and bladder. All these organs go through a lot during pregnancy and childbirth. Pelvic floor exercises help them take the delivery pressure and repair the wear and tear post-pregnancy.

Kegel exercises are the most effective pelvic floor exercises. Do it daily or according to the recommendation of your health care provider.

· Go for a Walk

Walking is another safe exercise you can do during pregnancy to keep yourself fit and healthy. Walking helps you burn extra calories and support your leg muscles. It’s also good for de-stressing and getting some fresh air from outside. Again ask your health care provider how much and at what speed you can walk according to your health condition.

· Wear Proper Footwear

Don’t forget to wear proper footwear when you do all these exercises during pregnancy. Aching, swollen, and sore feet and ankles are one of the most common pregnancy issues. Therefore along with comfortable and non-restricting footwear, wear compression socks during pregnancy to prevent fatigue and swelling of the feet.

Many moms-to-be swear by the multiple benefits of compression socks, including increased blood flow to the legs. You can add copper’s goodness and healing properties to compression socks by opting for copper compression socks.

Apart from the tips mentioned above, the following lifestyle habits help you survive the hormonal rollercoaster easily:

· Diet is of Utmost Importance!

Eating healthy and being hydrated is one of the prerequisites of pregnancy. They are non-negotiable! You must eat healthy, nutritious food, as allowed by your GP, and drink a lot of water. Your amniotic sac and placenta carry all the nutrients from your diet to the baby. They are made up of water. So drink a lot of water and healthy fluids.

But refrain from sugary drinks and foods. Fulfill your sugar craving with foods containing natural sugar, such as fruits, and avoid artificial sugar.

· De-stressing Through Meditation

This is “easier said than done” with all the mental and physical turmoil you go through during pregnancy. But being stress-free is possible by meditating daily and concentrating on positive things in life. Keeping your mind, body, and soul in a state of bliss is one of the essential tips to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy.

· Maximum Sleeping & Resting

Generally, it’s difficult to sleep during pregnancy. Thus you may need to make some efforts to get your 8 hours. But these efforts are essential because proper rest is required with an appropriate diet and exercise to stay fit during pregnancy. Also, when your munchkin comes out of your belly, you’ll hardly get time to rest and sleep.

· When in Doubt Go to Doctor

Contact your doctor immediately if you feel any abnormal symptoms during your pregnancy, such as pain, increased heartbeat, cramps, decreased movements of the baby, and muscular contractions. It may be a normal side effect, but it can also signify health problems. It’s better to rule out anything serious by visiting the doctor than taking the risk.

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Author Bio: Rory Donnelly is the R&D Director and passionate entrepreneur, fascinated by the workings of the human body and natural solutions for common health problems. He’s single-minded in his aim to make Copper Defence a brand that’s recognized across the globe, by partnering with global brands to make these high-tech materials easily accessible for everyone. If you’d like to get in touch, email Rory at Rory@copperclothing.com or visit copperclothing.com for copper-infused clothing, pet accessories, and more.

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