The “Top Five Tips For Surviving and Thriving During a Difficult Pregnancy” plus 4 more

Top Five Tips For Surviving and Thriving During a Difficult Pregnancy
Getting Pregnant - The 4 Biggest Mistakes 73% of Women Make
Is it Safe to Undergo Weight Loss in Pregnancy?
How to Start an After Pregnancy Diet
Pregnancy and Working Out - Precautions For the Expectant Mother

Top Five Tips For Surviving and Thriving During a Difficult Pregnancy

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 09:57 AM PST

1. Exercise

Believe it or not, when you feel the worst is when you need exercise the most. The good news is that the exercise can be as simple as yoga, stretching, or walking around your neighborhood. Stop thinking of the gym, long bike rides, jogs, or aerobics classes as the only definition of exercise. If you can still do those things, more power to you. But if you are having the kind of pregnancy where exhaustion and nausea dog your every step, scale down your official definition of exercise and try doing some more low-impact, relaxing forms of exercise. A ballet warm-up routine, a swim, and light pilates are also some great options.

2. Take the Meds

One of the hardest things to do when you are throwing up all day, or even when you just feel like throwing up all day, is to take your prenatal vitamins. However, when morning sickness is at its worst is when your baby needs those nutrients for brain and body development. So do your best to experiment: try taking it before one of your bigger meals, and then the next day take it after. Take in one morning, and then the next day take it at night. Find a time that works for your body and impacts you the least. You might also consider taking a (non-fish) DHA supplement since they have been shown to have a positive impact on brain development as well.

3. Listen to Your Doctor

Obstetrics is a difficult profession in many ways because the clinical trials and research that can be done in other areas of medicine cannot always take place in this field, for the obvious moral and ethical reasons. As a result, there is still a lot more that we do not know for sure about safely managing the symptoms of pregnancy than we do say, about, diabetes. While there are some medicines you can safely take, there are a lot you cannot. There are also a lot of lifestyle changes expected of a pregnant mother - dramatic ones, at times - that can make a difficult pregnancy even harder.

Because of this, there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstood information out there about pregnancy. It is also a highly emotional event, so many people, especially mothers and grandmothers, tend to have strong opinions on the subject as well.

In the end, however, your doctor - for legal reasons if nothing else - is going to be the most up to date and consistent source of information and advice that you will find. Their caution is a good thing, and if they tell you not to do something, ask the reason, understand it, and follow it. If you do not like your doctor, find a new one you do like and follow their advice.

Keep in mind, too, that no one else is going to be able to tell you as much about the baby's development and health as your doctor. Medicine has not made pregnancy much easier for women, but it has dramatically affected what we know about babies in the womb. Your discomfort may be little eased, but your knowledge and understanding of your child's health will be top notch. Remember that your doctor is the key to getting that information and to helping you do the most you can for your baby's health as well.

4. Listen to Your Body

When your body is pregnant and tells you that you are tired, go to sleep. When it tells you to sit down, sit down. Pregnancy is not a time to prove your infinite toughness. Some women breeze through pregnancy and find it impacts them very little. For others, it radically changes their normal life. If you fall into the latter category or even in-between, do not put your baby at risk to save your ego. Rest, sit down, opt out. It is, after all, only nine months.

5. Take Notes

This advice rarely shows up in pregnancy to do lists, but for a difficult pregnancy with a lot of unpleasant symptoms, you will greatly benefit from taking notes. Not only will this help you answer your doctor's questions, it will give you a record to use in future pregnancies. While it is true that every pregnancy is different, what no one really ever says is that most uncomfortable pregnancies are uncomfortable again the second or third time around, just to a different degree. This means, yes, that your second pregnancy could be worse than your first. Having a detailed record to use can help you plan your work schedule or other major life events so that you can give your body the time it needs to rest and recuperate. Keep a small notebook or some other form of datebook in your purse or somewhere you can use it quickly each day. You'll be glad you did.

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Getting Pregnant - The 4 Biggest Mistakes 73% of Women Make

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 09:40 AM PST

Getting pregnant can be one of the trickiest things to do whether it's your first, second or third child. The thing is getting pregnant isn't as easy as some people make it out to be. Through years of research I have put together the 4 common mistakes about 73% of women tend to make when getting pregnant. Get ready to be shocked. Here they are:

Mistake # 1. Sexual Position Doesn't Matter!
Many women think that no matter what sexual position you choose your chances of getting pregnant are the same. This isn't correct. If you want to increase your chances of having a child fast then you have to stick to any position that keeps the sperm inside the vagina for as long as possible. Although there isn't scientific proof that the missionary position with the man on top will certainly get you pregnant, it does have strong public support. By having sex in positions that eject the sperm as far into the vagina as possible you inevitable increase the chances of getting pregnant.

Mistake # 2. You Should Only Have Sex When You Are Fertile!
Another common mistake by many couples trying to conceive is that it is best to limit sex to when the women is at her fertile peak. This is another mistake as the more times you have sex the higher your chances of getting pregnant. Having sex frequently especially around the predicted time of fertilisation is a crucial factor in speeding up the process of getting pregnant. Even if you are certain that you are fertile on a particular point in the month it is better to be safe than sorry and cover yourself by having sex not only on the peak period of fertilisation but at least a few days before.

Mistake # 3. Ovulation And Fertility Kits Don't Work!
A lot of women have the assumption that ovulation and fertility kits either don't work or are pointless as they know themselves when they are fertile. This couldn't be further from the truth. Although these kits aren't 100% accurate they do have very high success rates. Also too many women think that they know exactly when they are fertile and a lot of times get it wrong as the body is constantly changing. Furthermore by having a backup ovulation kit you will improve your chances of getting pregnant as the instrument monitors the chemical levels of your body and indicators precisely when you are "most" fertile. This therefore gives you a better indication of a more exact period of when you should have sex and increases your chances of getting pregnant.

Mistake # 4. It's Not Really Going To Make A Difference If My Man Has Too Much Heat In His Pants!
The last popular misconception is that it doesn't matter if your mans penis and testicles are hot as it doesn't change anything. Studies have shown that if a mans testicles gets too hot it will effect his sperm count and decrees the chances of you getting pregnant. During this critical time your partner should avoid any activity that will keep his testicles hot for long periods and fixed in one place for too long. This includes hot baths, showers, spa's, sitting down in one spot for too long and wearing incorrect underwear. Lastly Boxer shorts are always preferred to briefs and cotton is best.

There are many factors that go into increasing the chances of having a baby and many considerations to take into account. By learning from these mistakes you can make sure that you stay away from the common errors most couples make and adopt more proven techniques to get pregnant.

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Is it Safe to Undergo Weight Loss in Pregnancy?

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 09:34 AM PST

Weight loss in pregnancy is a touchy topic. You cannot deprive yourself food when there are two of you relying on the food you are eating. Technically, it is not wise to undergo rigorous weight loss schemes when there is a baby inside your womb. However, if you are already overweight prior to getting pregnant and there is a fear of gaining more weight due to pregnancy, it is not impossible to safely lose weight.

There are actually some women who lost more weight right after pregnancy. Studies have been conducted to those women who go into a dieting stage during pregnancy. They lost weight but their baby's weight still amounts to normal. In comparison to those women who gained more pounds and did not exercise during pregnancy, those who did exercise have babies with far more normal weight.

There are experts that recommend 30 minutes of exercise for a minimum of 5 days in a week but only using low-intensity exercise and done at a moderate pace. Aerobic exercising is recommended as this allows the body to become more flexible. Exercising also benefits the process of delivery. It has been long found out that those who are more physically active have easier birthing process than those who are not.

If you are already overweight prior to getting pregnant, it can lead to the development of some risky diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and even lung problems. And since your health connects to the health of your body, this can cause potential harm to the baby too.

During pregnancy, it is alright to succumb to food cravings during the first few weeks. However, bear in mind that too much of something is still bad even if you are eating for two. Having a baby is not an excuse to binge. You should still eat in moderation and eat something healthier.

Instead of ice cream or chocolate cake, why not substitute it for something that is healthier? Your baby needs more nutrition from fruits and vegetables than more sugar and salt. Load up on water too as you are sharing body fluids with your baby.

Weight loss in pregnancy is actually safe to do as long as you consult your doctor about the measures you will take. Do not immediately embark on a strict diet especially when you are only planning to starve yourself. A healthy and active lifestyle is still the best way to lose excess pounds.

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How to Start an After Pregnancy Diet

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 09:34 AM PST

Do you want to immediately launch into a full-scale after pregnancy diet? Before you do, consult your doctor first if it is already the right time to do this. You would not want to jeopardize your health for the sake of looking good. Two months is long enough to recover from baby delivery.

Before you start on a diet, you have to set you idealisms straight first so you can prevent going to a different direction. First of all, you need to drill it in you that you are dieting not only for superficial purposes but also as a way for your body to be a lot stronger.

If you know this by heart, you can scrutinize the right dieting methods. The scary part is, you can easily get misinformed about the right way to diet as there is now a cornucopia of fad diets out there. This is why you need to put your health at top priority first instead of just losing weight.

Start by eating 5 small meals in a day. Cut your breakfast, lunch and dinner meal portions by half and include 2 healthy snacks in between. This will continuously keep your metabolism running. A hard working metabolism is always good-it burns a lot of calories continuously. When you feel hungry and it is not time for snacks yet, you can drink cold water to rev your metabolism up again.

Once you have eased up into the 5-small-meal diet plan, you can now learn how to make proper food decisions. When it is time to shop for food, plan what you are going to eat first for the weeks ahead. Search for recipes or meal plans that do not involve a lot of trans fat, empty calories, bad carbohydrates and the like. Better yet, use your old recipes but substitute the bad ones with healthier replacements. If your speciality is fried chicken, why not prepare it in a different way? Why not go for roast chicken instead?

In the morning, it is better to eat protein. Protein curbs your hunger for a longer period of time. Instead of just eating bread, eat whole grain bread with chicken filling or a similar recipe. You can feel satiated for a longer period of time so you are less likely to crave for something sinfully good.

When you feel that cravings start kicking in, concentrate on other things first for 10 minutes and divert your mind from the food you are salivating over. Cravings only last for a few minutes.

After pregnancy diet should be teamed up with daily exercise to make it more effective.

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Pregnancy and Working Out - Precautions For the Expectant Mother

Posted: 07 Jan 2010 09:27 AM PST

For many women, particularly those who don't already follow regularly scheduled exercise plans, the thought of working out while pregnant is a scary proposition. It is common for a trusted relative or friend to advise women to rest as much as possible or at least not to put too much 'strain' on the baby by exercising.

Medical experts agree the notion that exercise is bad for an expectant mother is false. A healthy routine can have many benefits for both mother and child if performed correctly. However, if sound medical guidelines are not followed, there can be risks. That is why every woman looking to work out during pregnancy should take some simple precautions.

Avoid long sessions of exercise lying on the back. 5 minutes or less is a good rule.
Blood flow to the Uterus is important for the baby's health. For this reason, work-outs should not exceed 30 minutes.
Wear breathable fabrics. Waterproof materials should be avoided as they promote excessive sweating.
Intensity should be moderate.
Eat well. It is important to maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

A good workout can improve the health of a pregnant woman and make birth that much more fulfilling. Make sure to keep it that way by following these rules. Any session should never last so long that a pregnant woman cannot recover within about 20 minutes. Going beyond that time endangers her body's ability to recover and provide nutrients and nourishment to her unborn child.

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