Pregnancy is surely the most beautiful experiences in a woman's life. During this period, she makes all the necessary efforts to have a safe pregnancy. Whether it’s about taking the daily dose of folic acid or other eating habits, or visiting the doctor regularly, you will see a pregnant woman religiously doing all healthy things.
However, despite making all the efforts, there are many expecting moms who tend to make some common pregnancy mistakes. Yes, you read it right. You might also be making these mistakes whether knowingly or unknowingly. Let us here check out the common mistakes which even the most well informed pregnant women could make:
1. Eating for two
Despite being advised a number of times, you will still come across many pregnant ladies who think that they are supposed to eat for two. Just because your baby in the womb is getting the needed nutrition from the food you eat doesn’t mean you increase your diet extensively. It’s all about eating healthy and in frequent intervals. You just don’t need to eat more than what your stomach needs or can hold.
2. Avoiding exercise
Health experts around the world have been vouching on the importance of exercise during pregnancy. It gives you the needed energy and power to deal with pregnancy phase and even enhances blood circulation. However, many ladies fear exercise and think it can harm their baby. Well, if done in the right way and under expert guidance, exercise can only do wonders for you and your baby. Even a light walk in the morning or evening hours is a great form of pregnancy exercise you can do with ease.
3. Avoiding seat belts
As per recent studies, there are many pregnant women who avoid seat belts while travelling in car as they think buckling can cause harm to the foetus. This is generally done in later course of pregnancy when the bump is bigger. The strap is not going to harm you if it’s placed in the right way. Ensure that your seat belt strap is below your bump and across the pelvis.
4. Not taking care of pre-existing diseases
Many pregnant women suffer from some or the other underlying disease which can cause big problems in pregnancy. It is very important that all pre-existing diseases are treated beforehand. But most expecting mums discontinue medications for their pre-existing diseases fearing that it might harm their baby. Don’t ever take any health related decision on your own, speak to your doctor and seek the right advice.
5. Not being active
Pregnancy for sure is the time for you to relax and enjoy the phase. But that doesn’t mean you sit idle and get lazy. In fact, you should try to be as active as possible. This keeps the body going and helps your body muscles function effectively. Being lazy can cause other health related issues.
6. Missing breakfast
Due to nausea and morning sickness, many pregnant women opt out of having breakfast. If you are pregnant and are doing the same thing, let us tell you that it’s truly the biggest mistake you are making. Breakfast is very important and you should never skip it any cost. It can lead to premature labor. Even if you face morning sickness, make it a habit to have some light food for breakfast. Never go empty stomach as it can be very harmful.
7. Not taking care of emotional well-being
Under stress, your body fails to absorb nutrients from the food you eat. Being stressed or over-stretched can have a negative impact on your body growth as well as the development of your baby. And during pregnancy, emotional outbursts or mood swings happen to be very common. Avoiding them is not the solution as they will stay throughout your pregnancy. It is better that you learn some effective ways of dealing with emotions that fluctuate during this time. You can get involved in some yoga classes, join some counselling group for pregnant women or seek expert advice.
8. Poor sleeping habits
An average woman must sleep for 6-7 hours in order to stay energetic. But when it comes to pregnant ladies, they need to sleep for 9-10 hours per day owing to the number of changes the body undergoes during this time frame. Poor sleeping habits can affect your delivery.
9. Trying to get extra information
As they say, lack of knowledge can be risky and too much of it can be riskier. During pregnancy time, you will find many women looking out for that extra information. Thanks to internet, there are number of sites which provide you with all the needed information about pregnancy. But don’t just go on trusting every piece of information you come across. Verify them for their reliability and always seek expert advice.
10. Opting for a C-section
Many believe that C-section is less painful as compared to a vaginal birth. However, opposing to popular belief, caesarean can in fact lead to longer recovery period, breast feeding troubles, and certain infections. This is a feasible option only if you face any complication or your doctor advices for it.
11. Listening to random advices
As you are pregnant, you are bound to get advices from people around. But that doesn’t mean you follow each you come across. Elders in the family may have knowledge about pregnancy and kids but that doesn’t make them an expert in the field. Every pregnancy is different and so are the treatment and other vital facts. Just stick to what is true and good for you and your baby.
Your pregnancy will surely stand safe and wonderful if you can keep away from making these mistakes.