Pregnancy should be a healthy and peaceful time for the future mom. Following a balanced diet, practicing proper exercise and taking care of beauty are ways to make the nine months more interesting and even fun. And to make this moment even more special, it is worth clarifying some myths and truths about the stages of pregnancy that still leave women in doubt.
1 ? Woman needs to change her eating habits during pregnancy
Truth. Maintaining a healthy menu during pregnancy is critical to ensuring that the baby will receive all the nutrients needed for its development. In addition, with proper nutrition, the woman ensures a smoother pregnancy and avoids health problems and complications such as anemia, bleeding and gestational diabetes.
Ideally, the diet should be distributed in five daily meals (breakfast, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner), made up of low-fat ingredients that are sources of protein, iron, calcium and folic acid.
2 ? Sex During Pregnancy Can Hurt Baby
Myth. Sex during pregnancy should only be avoided by medical contraindications. Otherwise, the act is healthy for parents and safe for the baby. Sexual intercourse can be practiced at any stage of pregnancy as long as the woman feels comfortable. It is important for the couple to be concerned about keeping their sex life active during this time. After all, after birth, life goes on.
3? Pregnant women need absolute rest and should not exercise
Myth. During pregnancy the woman can and should exercise, except in cases where it is necessary to maintain rest by medical advice. Physical activities reduce swelling and back pain, help with weight control and make the pregnant woman better prepared for childbirth.
It is important to remember that before starting any physical activity, you need to consult your doctor to find out the recommended options. Low impact exercises such as light walking, stretching, and water aerobics are usually best.
4? Hot bath during pregnancy is harmful
Truth. The heat of the water stimulates the dilation of blood vessels and can therefore cause pressure drop and malaise. This can happen to anyone, but as pregnant women already have the lowest blood pressure naturally, it can happen more often.
In addition, the very hot bath dries the skin, which may contribute to the appearance of stretch marks. Therefore, the ideal during pregnancy is to take warm and quick showers. An important tip is not to lock the bathroom door so that, in case of a discomfort, it can be easily rescued.
5? Drinking dark beer helps you have more milk
Myth. Black beer contains alcohol, just like other beers and has no effect on breast milk production, so it should be avoided at nine months of gestation and during breastfeeding.
To ensure the quality of milk that the baby will offer, the woman must be careful in eating, eating fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins and many liquids such as water and natural juices. In addition, Mom should try to get as much rest as she can, since prolactin, the milk hormone, has its peak release during sleep.
6? Women who are breastfeeding can take vitamins
Truth. Vitamin supplements developed for pregnant women are also important during breastfeeding as they are made up of nutrients that enrich breast milk. During pregnancy, the fetus receives these substances and at birth, this process continues as the nutrients that the mother consumes pass to the baby through milk.
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