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Insomnia is a condition in which people face sleep disorders. People with this syndrome might face difficulty falling asleep, feel tired, sleepy throughout their day. If not handled as required, it may also lead to depression in the long run. It is always advised to a pregnant lady to get enough sleep during their pregnancy term. This is due to the fact that you might end up getting less sleep once the baby arrives. However, some pregnant women might feel insomnia during their pregnancy term too. This is more often faced either during their first or last trimester. The good thing here is that insomnia does not affect your baby, so relax and address this issue calmly. Reasons for Pregnancy Insomnia Stress and anxiety about your new baby, you becoming a mom.Leg Cramps or Leg Restlessness.Frequent urge to go to the toilet.Nausea. Getting uncomfortable feeling in your own bed.Breast Tenderness.Acidity and Heartburn.Backache.Hormonal Imbalance. How to Deal With Insomnia? Eat Right: Ensure you are not having too much caffeine during your day. Avoid having a lot of tea, coffee, chocolates, cold drinks, etc. as they contain caffeine and can be a cause of insomnia.Avoid Spicy Food: Too much spicy food can […]
Returning to normal or regular weight post pregnancy is a challenging task for moms. You need not start to lose weight immediately after delivery or baby birth. Take advice from the doctor or your midwife before starting a regular exercise routine. Your exercising schedule will also depend upon the kind of delivery you underwent. If you had a normal delivery, you might start exercising early, however, if you had a C-section, you need to wait till the time your stitches are fine and you get a green signal from your doctor. Some methods to lose your weight are: Have a healthy diet Eat fiber rich food such as oats, grain etc. Drink plenty of water Include starch, vegetables and pulses such as beans in your diet. If you are breastfeeding your baby, this will help you reduce weight quickly. Before doing exercises consult with your doctor and take advice. If you are ready to start exercises, start with simple exercises such as: Walking Gentle stretching exercises Pelvic Floor exercises Cycling Swimming Moderate stomach exercises Return to your day to day activities such as cooking after two or three weeks or as recommended by the doctor. Set a goal and schedule […]
Women should maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. Obesity or overweight during pregnancy increases the risk of complication during pregnancy and birth. Excess weight during pregnancy can increase the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. How to check if you have a healthy weight? You can consult your doctor and know if you have overweight. You can analyze yourself using a BMI calculator. Your body weight will change in each phase of pregnancy. You must check with your midwife or doctor to analyze if you have a healthy weight. How to maintain your weight during pregnancy? Here are some of the steps to maintain your weight during pregnancy. Have a healthy diet – Health diet and healthy weight is a must during pregnancy. Plan your diet consulting with a dietitian. Have regular exercise – You should consult your doctor before doing any exercises. Exercises like walking, swimming, gardening, pregnancy yoga etc. are good during pregnancy. Having moderate exercises regularly can burn out excess weight. Exercise 30 minutes daily. Eat a balanced diet – Have foods rich in protein and nutrients and vitamins. A well balanced diet is good for growth of the baby and health of mom. Eat […]
