Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

If you haven't seen it yet, there's a lot of information that the Internet, books, and family and friends are eager to share with you about pregnancy. It can be scary to say, the least. How can you determine what is best for you and your child? By the way, doctors at Pomona Valley Health Centers have compiled a list of ten important things, you need to know to have a healthy pregnancy.

Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

We understand that you want to do what is best for you and your baby during your pregnancy. Here are some important tips to help give your child a great start to life:

Get help quickly

If you are- planning to start a family or have just realized that you are caring, good pregnancy care is important for you and your baby. During your first visit, your doctor will be able to strengthen your touch and screen for other treatments that can lead to complications.

Maintain a healthy diet

While it is good to spend some time giving what you want when you are pregnant, it is-important-to knows that you only need 300 extra calories per day. Make- sure you take in enough protein and calcium daily and avoid meat to protect yourself from eating bacteria that could harm your baby.

Take pregnancy vitamins

Ask your doctor which vitamins for pregnancy are best for you and your baby, especially the amount of folic acid and calcium you will need. Pregnancy vitamins ensure that you are- providing your baby with essential vitamins and nutrients, such as folic acid, iron, calcium, and DHA. These vitamins play an important role in bone marrow, vision, and brain development.

Exercise regularly

Regular daily exercise increases your chances of giving birth and helps you to correct common miscarriages. Exercise can also be helpful after childbirth. However, if you do not exercise regularly before pregnancy, check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Listen to your body

The first and third stages come with fatigue, which is the way your body tells you to slow down. So, listen to your body and sit down on a good note or go to sleep when you are tired.

Stop drinking alcohol and reduce caffeine.

You need to take care of your body during pregnancy. We encourage you to avoid alcohol, limit your caffeine intake and quit any unregistered drugs during your pregnancy. Alcohol abuse can affect your baby's throat or spinal cord development- high levels of caffeine are- associated with a higher risk of stroke, and unregistered drugs can lead to birth- defects or behavioral problems.

Reduce your pollution

If you work around chemicals or other substances that are known to cause birth- defects, it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your baby. It is also important-that-you use non-toxic household cleaning solutions within your health to reduce your risk of exposure.

Visit your dentist

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can leave you at increased risk for developing gingivitis. Increased progesterone and estrogen levels interact with the bacteria- in the tablet, leading to inflammation, tenderness, or bleeding in the gums.

Wear sunscreen

Your skin is more susceptible to sunburn and chloasma (dark, facial blemishes) during pregnancy, so it is important to apply a sunscreen that is about SPF 30 or higher and to prevent swallowing.

Know when to call your doctor

If you have any of the following symptoms, the Center for Disease Control recommends treating your doctor:

• Female bleeding or discharge

• The demonstration is spaced 20 minutes or less

• The pain of any kind

• Strong crayons

• Heartache

• Dizziness or weakness

• Decreased fetal activity

• Shortness of breath

Our team is committed to providing professional protection for women throughout their lives - from adolescence to childbirth, menstruation, and beyond.