Tuesday 1800
Midwife-led session with refreshments and a chat afterwards.
Aquanatal classes near Berwick
Swan Centre for Leisure, The Swan Centre Northumberland Rd Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2AS UK
For healthy pregnancy, you don’t require to overeat. A healthy balanced diet is what you need. Same ways, it is also not a time when you should go on a diet. Regarding the calorie intake, you don’t need any extra calories during the first and second trimester. However, this intake increases by around 200 calories per day during the third trimester or as suggested by the doctor. These figures might differ depending upon your BMI levels. Most of the women feel to eat less during their first trimester due to morning sickness, nausea that they face. Their diet turns into a normal diet during the second trimester and might increase during third trimester due to the increase in the requirement of your fetus. In order to avoid increasing too much weight during your pregnancy, its important that you define your food intake. Ensure to include more of proteins, fruits and vegetables, dairy etc. and avoid the intake of unwanted fats.
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. Almost half of the women pregnant complained of the same. The reason behind this is the ongoing hormonal changes in your body. These hormones make your muscles relaxed leading to even relaxation of muscles in your digestive tracts which keeps the food to hang around longer. Treatment of Constipation during pregnancy Pregnancy is a time when you need to avoid medicines as much as possible. In case of constipation, few lifestyle changes can help you get some relief: 1- Improve your diet: Include fiber-rich foods like whole-grain cereal, whole wheat bread, pulses, brown rice, fruits, and vegetables. A regular fiber-rich diet will add a difference to your digestion in the long run. 2- Drink plenty of water: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Try drinking warm water if the constipation is too much. 3- Avoid Iron Supplements: Constipation can also occur due to iron supplements you take during pregnancy. If the iron is too high in the supplement you are taking, consult your doctor and change your supplement. 4- Exercise regularly. Regular exercise like walking, aquanatal, yoga, etc. It can help reduce constipation. Try to be active during your pregnancy as this […]
Folic acid also known as Vitamin B9 is one of the most important vitamin you need to take before conception and during pregnancy. Your midwife or doctor would have already recommended you to take a prenatal vitamin which includes the daily recommended requisite of 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. You can also top it up every morning with a bowl of dry fruit and fortified cereal (corn flakes / oats). Why do I need Folic Acid, what are the benefits? Folic acid is very important for the development of a healthy foetus. Folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) significantly. Your baby’s neural tube may not close correctly due to the lack of Folic acid and she could develop the following health problems Spina bifida: incomplete spinal cord development Anencephaly: incomplete brain development Cleft lip and palate Premature birth Low birth weight Miscarriage Poor growth in the womb Preeclampsia Heart disease Stroke Some types of cancers Alzheimer’s disease What is Folic Acid and when should I start taking Folic Acid? Folic acid is a form of a Vitamin B called […]