Daily Tips :
  • Practice good posture (especially during the third trimester)
  • Wear a support belt under your lower abdomen
  • Avoid sleeping on your back
  • Never use mineral water for preparing baby feeds
  • Take pleasure in the miracles of pregnancy and birth.
  • Be sure your baby gets all immunizations on time.
  • Spend some time reading something light and interesting everyday.
  • A mother's milk has the right amount of fat, sugar, water and protein.
  • Talk to your doctor about what you should eat.
  • When sitting, keep your feet flat on the floor.
  • Sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs.
  • Avoid exposure to chemicals: herbicides, pesticides and paint.
  • Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week.
  • Avoid alcohol, raw fish, fish high in mercury, soft cheeses.
  • Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
  • Talk to your health care provider before taking any supplements.
  • Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein.
  • Avoid exposure to asbestos dust ,it causes serious mesothelioma.
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The extra weight you gain during pregnancy provides nourishment to your developing baby and is also stored for breastfeeding after delivery. Gaining weight at a steady rate within recommended boundaries can also lower your chance of having hemorrhoids, varicose veins, stretch marks, backache, fatigue, indigestion, and shortness of breath during pregnancy.

 

quest Where does all the extra weight go?

 

Here is an approximate breakdown of your weight gain:

• Baby = 7-8 pounds

• Placenta = 1-2 pounds

• Amniotic fluid = 2 pounds

• Maternal breast tissue = 2 pounds

• Uterus = 2 pounds

• Fluids in maternal tissue = 4 pounds

• Maternal blood = 4 pounds

• Maternal fat and nutrient stores = 7 pounds

 

quest How much total weight should I gain?

 

The amount of weight you should gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. You should gain:

• 25-37 pounds: If you were a healthy weight before pregnancy

• 28-40 pounds: If you were underweight before pregnancy

• 15-25 pounds: If you were overweight before pregnancy

 

quest What if I am carrying twins?

 

If you are pregnant with twins, your appropriate weight gain should be monitored by your health care provider. Weight gain should increase significantly (35-45 pounds) but will not double.

 

quest Can gaining too much weight be harmful?

 

Yes,The following are examples of potential problems with gaining too much weight :

• Gestational diabetes

• Increased risk of Cesarean delivery

• Backaches

• Increased fatigue

• Leg pain

• Varicose veins

• Hight blood pressure

 

 
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