Ten Ways to Take Care of Yourself in Pregnancy
Ten Ways to Take Care of Yourself in Pregnancy by Jennifer Rosenberg September 1, 2001 Throughout pregnancy, you and your baby will be happier, healthier and saner if you do the following: Keep your blood sugar level up by eating whole, healthy foods and plenty of protein. Do this in small, frequent meals throughout the day. Vary your diet as much as possible. Keep yourself hydrated. Plain water is great. If you are nauseated and can’t keep water down, add a spoonful of sugar and a pinch of salt to it. This will rehydrate you quickly and ease much of your nausea. Get plenty of rest. Pace yourself. Take a 10-minute break as often as you can. Take a nap before dinner. Take a nap around lunch time. Go to sleep early and rise as late as you can get away with. Get in the habit of grabbing bits of rest whenever you can-this will make parenting a newborn much easier! Stay confident in your body! Look for positive information about birth and pregnancy. Avoid the birth horro...