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Most of the women experience backache during pregnancy. The intensity of the pain varies from woman to woman. During pregnancy your body releases a hormone relaxin, which makes the ligaments in your body softer. This can put strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis which may cause back pain. In addition to this, the extra weight that you gained during pregnancy, poor posture etc. cause strain on your joints that will lead to back pain. How do I prevent backache in pregnancy? There are many methods to reduce back pain. You should consult your midwife or doctor so they can suggest you some ways to control back ache. Some ways to reduce back pain include: Maintain a good posture while sitting, standing and in your day to day activities Avoid Heavy Weight Lifting. Try safe lifting techniques like bending your knees by keeping your back straight. In case you need to lift weight, try balancing it on both sides. Use flat heel shoes. High heels during pregnancy is not advisable. Avoid twisting your body Don’t bend too much while cleaning or doing other jobs. Try comfortable sleeping posture in a firm mattress. Have regular exercises – some […]
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 […]
Most of the pregnant women worry about weight gain during their pregnancies. It is important that you start your pregnancy at a right BMI. It is normally found that most of the women are already overweight when they plan their pregnancy. Healthy weight keeps both the mother as well as they baby healthy too. Here are few quick tips to ensure that you are on right track with your pregnancy: Try to lose weight if you are high on BMI before planning pregnancy. You don’t need to eat for two people while pregnant. Don’t follow any diet plan to reduce weight when pregnant as it can harm your baby growth. Include more of healthy options in your diet like fruits, vegetables, dairy etc. Avoid unwanted fats / ice creams / sweets cravings as this will not only increase your weight but also lead to dental issues. Eat fresh fruits than fruit juices as they also increase your weight due to increase in sugar levels. Eat small meals if you feel too much of acidity or bloated after eating. Try to be active during your pregnancy until advised otherwise by a doctor. Take small walks during the mornings or evenings. Water […]