| Couples trying for a baby are overjoyed on | | | | Take small walks in fresh air |
| discovering the pregnancy. It is one of the | | | | |
| happiest times for a woman to feel a part of | | | | Wear loose and comfortable clothes |
| creation; one cannot thank heaven enough for | | | | |
| the blessings. Creating life is a miraculous | | | | Call your doctor if the problems persist for |
| feeling; one must develop a happy and | | | | professional help. |
| positive outlook towards life and enjoy every | | | | |
| moment of the pregnancy. It not only brings | | | | The emotional and mental changes are a part |
| with it an expanding waistline but also many | | | | of pregnancy, along with the massive changes |
| other body changes. To enjoy the fruits of | | | | in the body. Do not get overly alarmed, but |
| motherhood one must take these changes in the | | | | maintain good pregnancy health with proper |
| stride and maintain good health and a happy | | | | nutrition, exercise and positive outlook |
| attitude for the well being of both the | | | | towards life. Listen to the body signs and |
| mother and the baby. | | | | remain happy. Do not let irritability and |
| | | | mood swings disturb the life. The bodys |
| Basics of a healthy pregnancy | | | | metabolism and the growing baby in the uterus |
| | | | can interfere with leading a normal life and |
| Some of the early signs of a pregnancy are | | | | disturb sleep patterns. Find ways to relax |
| nausea and vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, | | | | and get over these problems for a happier |
| over sensitivity in taste and smell towards | | | | outlook during the pregnancy. |
| common foodstuffs, backaches, headaches and | | | | |
| general pains, fatigue and tiredness, | | | | Do not hesitate to call your gynecologist, |
| swelling and soreness of breasts, change in | | | | doctor or a midwife if there are any signs of |
| body and complexion, and sleeping trouble. | | | | problems or something is bothering you. Any |
| | | | abnormal vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, |
| As the body undergoes hormonal changes to | | | | fever, swelling of body, persistent pains and |
| accommodate a new life, a woman may feel | | | | cramps or changes in babys movements call for |
| initially feel uncomfortable. Try to overcome | | | | immediate attention by a doctor. Remedial |
| them by making some changes in your life | | | | measures in time leads to a happy and |
| pattern. Do not resort to over the counter | | | | enjoyable pregnancy. |
| medicines without consulting your doctor. Try | | | | |
| a few simple methods to help you feel better: | | | | Keeping a pregnancy journal is another great |
| | | | idea, to keep a record of the happenings and |
| Eat small meals at frequent intervals | | | | feelings experienced by you during your |
| | | | pregnancy. It is a way of focusing on a your |
| Lie down and rest when tired | | | | successes or changes to pave the way towards |
| | | | positive outlook and change in perspective |
| Apply heat to ease aches and pains | | | | during pregnancy. It also serves as means of |
| | | | sharing your personal experiences during |
| Avoid alcohol and smoking | | | | pregnancy with other people, friends or |
| | | | family. Pregnancy journal can be reference |
| Avoid strenuous exercises | | | | record for your subsequent pregnancies too. |
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