How would you feel when your doctor tells you "Congratulations, you are 1, 2, or 3 months pregnant!" and how do you think would your husband feel when you deliver the great message to him? Indeed, pregnancy is such a special moment in any couple's life simply because it signifies the coming of a little boy or a little girl in the family.
This is the reason why any pregnant woman together with the husband should take extra care to ensure that the baby inside will develop and grow into a healthy one.
It all starts with having a normal pregnancy.
However, there are some problems that may arise along the way that is why it is necessary for the mother to try her best to keep her condition normal and healthy.
To help pregnant women out there, here are the top 10 tips for a healthy and normal pregnancy: 1)Learn about the different changes your body will undergo.
It is also recommended that you learn about how the baby inside you is growing.
Ask advice from your mother, your friends as well as other mothers about pregnancy, labor and birth.
You should also participate in childbirth training and classes, watch videos and read books about normal pregnancy.
2)Talk to your husband or partner about where you want to give birth.
Do you want to give birth at a birthing center, hospital or at home? Choose a doctor or a health care provider who will assist you and attend to you in your chosen location.
This health care provider will be the one to build your confidence for normal pregnancy and childbirth.
3)Eat a healthy diet and pay attention to what the food pyramid recommends.
Drink more milk or increase your intake of foods that can substitute milk.
Increase your intake of protein and if you don't eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, ask your doctor to prescribe prenatal supplements.
4)Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, street drugs and other substances that may harm you and your baby.
If you really need to take medications, you should consult first with your doctor.
5)Stay active and ask your doctor for exercise programs that you can do during this stage.
You may try walking, swimming and do yoga especially if you were not doing any exercise before you got pregnant.
6)Do not participate in tedious activities.
As much as possible, get plenty of rest and check your body if you need to take short breaks in a day and check the number of hours of sleep you should have at night.
7)Enjoy the experience! Talk to your baby, read books and let your bond with him grow even if he is still inside.
Research shows that healthy and normal pregnancy develops when the mother enjoys the experience.
8)Avoid getting stressed.
Learn the different stress management techniques like deep breathing and relaxation exercises.
9)Plan the birth of your baby.
The most common childbirth for most women is healthy, normal and natural.
You may also ask your doctor about this so that you can plan ahead.
10)Be confident and enjoy! You are the mother so you should be confident that your body has the ability to nourish, grow and give birth to a healthy baby.
If you don't have any medical problems, having a healthy and normal pregnancy should never be a problem for you.
You just need to be careful, enjoy your time and treasure the experience.
For sure, your baby would also be happy to come to the world and see his mother who has taken good care of him while he was still inside!