Most women are always conscious about not getting pregnant and take efforts not to. So when the time comes and they feel ready, they expect to get pregnant right away which can result in disappointments. Stressing over the fact can reduce chances even further. During a woman’s pregnancy, the body undergoes immense changes not just physically but emotionally as well. Efforts must be taken to help one’s body in every way possible and welcome the changes in a healthy manner. Maintaining a good healthy diet, keeping good postures, leading a healthy lifestyle all play an important role in ensuring a smooth pregnancy term as well as keeping post-partum health complications at bay.
Some of the facts one must know about Pregnancy are:
Maintaining a normal weight during Pregnancy in accordance with your height can help avoid any complications or ailments post pregnancy such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
The average woman’s uterus expands up to as much as 500 times during their pregnancy.
Contrary to popular belief, birth marks are not caused by accidents that occur during pregnancy.
Studies have revealed that twins are most likely to occur to tall women. Having previously had twins or twins running in the family can also increase chances.
The amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby primarily comprises of sterile urine.
A baby is accustomed to noise right from its foetal stage.
Women suffer from insomnia during the first trimester can be alleviated by drinking warm milk. It is said to enable release of trypophan, an amino acid that aids in bringing about sleep.
Unlike common notions, the sickness and nausea known as ‘˜morning sickness’ is not necessarily restricted to mornings but can linger all day long for some women. At the same time, there is a possibility of many women not experiencing any form of morning sickness at all.
Neither dieting nor overeating is desirable during pregnancy. Approximately an increase of 300 calories per day is suggested for pregnant women.
Pregnancy cravings must always be attended to. They could be your body’s way of indicating the lack of certain nutrients and vitamins. For example, craving for ice-cream indicates a lack of calcium in the body.
Along with the expansion of one’s uterus, the bladder too expands which results in women requiring visiting the washroom more often than normal. Consumption of tea and caffeine should be cut down during pregnancy.
Since digestion is said to slow down during pregnancy, light form of exercise, incorporating plenty of fluids and fibre is necessary to avoid constipation.
In order to prevent the body from severe blood loss during childbirth, the body develops a protective mechanism that enables blood clotting much faster.
Back pain is commonly found in most pregnant woman. This is partly owing to the bone softening factor in the pregnant women’s body.
The due date for pregnancy is only an approximation. Only 5% babies are actually born on the expected due date. Labour that does not start 7-14 days after the expected date requires induced labour on the doctor’s part.
Women are advised to count their baby’s kicks post 28 weeks of pregnancy for timely detection of any foetal issues.
Pregnancy is one of the most life altering occurrences in a couple’s life and hence should be treated with utmost care.
