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dos and don?ts of ?egnancy by jamie lober y ay, you?re pregnant! the journey of
pregnancy
is an exciting one, but with everything in life, there are
things
you can do and
things
you should probably wait to do until after you deliver. what?s most important is all of these
things
play a crucial role in making sure you have the healthiest and most joyous
pregnancy
experience ever. with this list, you will be able to create an action plan on
things
you should start doing and
things
you should not. lifestyle choices matter ?first, i tell anyone who is wanting to get pregnant to purge bad habits like smoking, drinking, and bad eating, and that includes dads, too,? says meghan
bardwell
, community childbirth educator at woman?s hospital. taking a prenatal vitamin can help you get vitamin d, folic acid and other
pregnancy
essentials. if you eat a rainbow of different colors and types of foods, you are helping your baby?s outcome without realizing it. ?we recently learned that what you eat can shape your baby?s attitudes toward foods and their preferences, and in the third trimester, your amniotic fluid tastes like the foods you eat so the baby is exposed and eager to eat them,? says
bardwell
. this is a great opportunity for you to try a few new dishes yourself. also, stay hydrated as best as you can. during
pregnancy
, even some healthy options such as fish can be bad. ?we want to try to limit seafood to 12 ounces per week because sometimes, they can have a high mercury content, and we want to have no sushi or deli meat unless it is piping hot,? says
bardwell
. when it comes to eggs and cookie dough, you will have to say ?no? to those as well for now. plan ahead doing the right
things
at the right times can make all the difference. ?make an appointment with your physician beforehand to figure out ovulation if you are trying, and have rapport so you have a relationship with him,? says
bardwell
. there are classes such as
pregnancy
101 at woman?s hospital which are geared toward parents in their first trimester that reviews side effects and tips for tolerating them as well as preterm labor and what is and is not normal. take it easy remember, this is not the phase of your life where you should try and become superwoman. ?i recommend sloughing off any extracurricular duties you do not have to do and realize that your body is going through an enormous change emotionally, physically and hormonally,? says
bardwell
. it is okay to take a nap, and you should listen to your body. staying active is person- dependent, but it can be nice for you to do some light to moderate activity. there is a class at woman?s hospital called fit for birth that ties in strength training, cardio, and gets your body ready for the work of labor. always check with your doctor first. it used to be said that if you did not do a certain activity before becoming pregnant, you should not begin, but the times and rules have changed. ?recent studies show that adding in light walking, swimming, or something low impact most days for 30 minutes is beneficial for moms 2 2 p i n k ? b l u e | s p r i n g 2 0 1 9
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