Some women consider pregnancy to be a wonderful experience, while others dread it. It all depends on your perspective. If you educate yourself about what should be expected, you will have more control and experience to make it a better pregnancy. Keep reading to learn how to make your pregnancy a completely positive experience.
Build up a bedtime routine to help improve your sleep while pregnant. It will be easier for you to drift off to sleep, if you instill some bedtime rituals such as reading a few pages of a book and/or having a cup of warm milk or chamomile tea. Try doing some soothing things like reading a book, taking a warm shower, or having someone give you a massage.
Buy maternity clothing as needed. You will be much more comfortable in your clothing. Go ahead and go shopping even before you start to show. You have to be the one to decide what looks good and is comfortable.
If you are not feeling well, don’t force yourself to attend social outings while you are pregnant. People will understand that your needs are different at this time. You will probably find it surprising how often you are extremely tired, need to run to the ladies room and just how nauseating pregnancy can be. If you don’t want to go somewhere, don’t push yourself.
Don’t travel in the later stages of pregnancy, without discussing it with your doctor, first. Just to be on the safe side though, travel with your prenatal medical records.
You need to increase your calories by 300-500 a day during pregnancy. During this time you will be eating for you and your baby and will need the extra calories. Try eating healthy foods like fresh produce and lots of lean protein.
Getting proper care is not only important during your pregnancy, it is important to receive good care before your pregnancy and follow up with proper care for mom and baby after birth. Because pregnancy is such a life and health-changing experience in more ways than one, mothers need to follow wise guidelines. Take care of your best interests and seek appropriate care during your pregnancy.
