Getting pregnant is a joyous time for any new parent but young mothers have some serious concerns about how a pregnancy will affect their body for the long term. Sure you have a baby growing inside you and you may be tempted to think that you are eating for two but surely if you take this approach to eating while you are pregnant you will probably find out that at the end of your pregnancy that you are left with a lot of extra weight to lose.
When someone is pregnant, their diet should only have slight modifications. For the most part, they should eat like they normally do. The modifications should include a few extra calories in addition to lowering their intake of salt and sugar. Eating more natural foods and whole grain foods will do wonders for keeping the weight gain in check while pregnant.
Exercise should always be part of your daily routine and especially important when you are pregnant to help control your weight. However, always consult your family physician before starting such a program to ensure undue stress will not be placed on the unborn and growing child. It is also believed that simple yoga postures will help during pregnancy and promote health and balance for the mother to be. Many experts frown on starting a exercise program after pregnancy, so it is wise to seek medical professional council before starting any new program.
As any medical health care professional will tell you, blood pressure is a primary concern for pregnant women. The mere fact of a pregnancy means that the heart has to work harder to supply nutrients to the mother as well as the baby, but high blood pressure can also be warning signs of something more sinister that could jeopardize the mother and the baby if left unchecked. Getting plenty of rest and more frequent doctor or midwife visits will also help things go smooth. Steer clear of stressful situations when necessary to help the pregnancy stay healthy.
Stretch marks can be easily dealt with by applying natural creams and oils every day on the belly area during pregnancy and a major contributor to stretch marks is excessive weight gain. Keeping this to a minimum will help keep the marks to a minimum. It is important to increase your weight to no more than 20 to 25 lbs., because this will help your baby to be healthy and continue a healthy pregnancy in addition to making your post delivery recovery time easier and faster.
