Tuesday 1845
Liz Gabriel
Book via Puddleducks web site or email
Aquanatal classes near Mansfield
DW Fitness, Unit 1 Portland Retail Park Mansfield NG18 1HA UK
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Many couples have this question in mind. They just don’t want to risk the baby in any way. In most of the cases, it is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy. However, if you have any complication during your pregnancy and your doctor has advised to have complete bed rest or other sort of precautions, they will inform you or you should feel free to ask this question to them. In such cases, you might be advised to avoid having a relationship during your pregnancy to avoid any further complications. Will sex during pregnancy harm the baby? In normal pregnancies it does not harm your baby in any way. Your baby is in your placenta which is much inside your body and protects your baby in many ways. Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby. The protective covering of the baby – the amniotic fluid and strong muscles – will keep the baby safe. Will Sex Trigger Labor? Again if you are having a normal pregnancy, you need not worry about anything. However, in case of complications, your doctor will advise you to avoid it. You might want to consult […]
Calcium is considered an important nutrition in a women’s life. It is needed more once she is pregnant. Calcium helps build the bones, teeth, and skeleton of the baby. It also helps develop baby’s strong heart and muscles etc. The expected calcium intake in an adult is around 1000 mg daily. In pregnancy, it should go up to around 1400 mg daily. If mother is not getting enough calcium, the baby will take it from mother’s bones. Even mother’s body is producing more calcium during this phase to protect her and her baby. If you are not getting enough calcium from your diet, ask your doctor to give you calcium supplements. Food that provides enough calcium Milk: Milk has high source of calcium. It is good to have two glasses of milk every day to ensure that your calcium is up to the mark. However, with age people stop drinking or liking the milk. In case you are one of them, you should consider including milk in smoothies, soups, cereals etc. Yogurt: Yogurt is another best option to have during pregnancy. It is not only rich in calcium but is also many people’s favourite. Add one to two bowls of […]
Normal Vaginal Delivery is the process of giving birth to the bay normally. Normal vaginal delivery is good for both mom and baby. Pregnancy exercises are helpful for normal vaginal delivery with fewer complications. Consult your doctor or midwife before doing exercises. Exercises for Normal Vaginal Delivery Walking – Walking is a simple exercise and is one of the best. Walk at least 30 minutes a day. Don’t have too much speed in walking. Swimming – Swimming is a good exercise during pregnancy. It helps to strengthen your body. The water makes you feel as a weightless body and you have relaxation. It can improve blood circulation and gives you a good sleep. First go for slow sessions and gradually increase your duration of swimming. Pelvic Tilts or Angry Cat – They are simple exercises that helps you in labor and strengthens your back. It helps to reduce your back ache during pregnancy. Aerobics – Regular, low impact aerobic exercises are good for your health. It helps to improve your breathing and physical fitness and thereby benefits the baby. Stretching Exercises – Stretching exercises should be done carefully. It helps you to relax and make you more flexible. It can […]