29 Jul How to Take Care of Nine Months During Pregnancy

Becoming a mother makes you feel joyful, rejoicing, driven, and invincible. You will just pull out another human being from your body, and you will be unprepared for all the stuff that will come. You have plenty of support when you are at home and the hospital, but It creates a dilemma, and some women know and some don’t know how to deal with it[1].

Regardless of the newness of the journey, it’s an exciting time, but it’s also a moment of great confusion. It’s the first time you know that loving someone so much can be realistic by opening up a part of your heart that you didn’t know existed by planning ahead everything about your baby but before all this all you have to know how you are going to take care of yourself and your baby at this pregnancy time. Being a mother extends the boundaries of what love looks like. This sort of love is different from the affection you have for your parents, family, partner, friends[2].

Nine months caring for a baby in your womb is not an easy task. It is a cloud 9 moment but also a crucial moment too. It maybe makes you anxious about how you are going to process through all how you are going to take care of your own body for the sake of your baby. It can differ for every woman[3]. 

We are going to help you with all this. In this article, we are going to talk about what you should follow during these 9 months.

First thing first, Why is prenatal care necessary?

Prenatal care stands for care women get during pregnancy. Going for prenatal care early and regularly will help moms-to-be — and their babies — stay healthy. Regular checkups and treatment help doctors identify and treat any pregnancy concerns.
Starting prenatal care as early as possible is essential — ideally before a woman is pregnant[4].
It includes therapies and preparation for mom and baby to ensure safe breastfeeding, breastfeeding, and labor and delivery.

Importance of Prenatal Care:

• Prenatal care helps minimize complications during pregnancy and increases the chance of successful and safe delivery. 
• Regular prenatal visits will help your doctor control your pregnancy and detect any risks or issues before they get severe.  
•  Babies born to mothers who lack prenatal treatment are three times as likely to be delivered at low birth weight. Low-birth – weight newborns are five times more likely to die than those whose mothers provided prenatal treatment. 
•  Ideally, prenatal treatment begins at least three months before you start attempting to conceive. 
  

Some good habits to follow:

• Say no to smoking, and drinking
• Folic acid supplements are taken daily (400 to 800 micrograms)
• Speak to your doctor about your medical problems, dietary supplements and any          over-the-counter or prescription drugs you take 
•  Every interaction with hazardous substances and chemicals at home or at work that could be harmful during pregnancy:
•  You will need to arrange daily healthcare appointments during each stage of your pregnancy once you are pregnant.
  

A visit schedule will include seeing your doctor: Your doctor will monitor your health and baby’s health during those visits includes:

1. Take daily scans and blood tests to screen for anemia, HIV and your blood type
2. Track Blood Pressure
3. Measuring weight changes
4. Surveillance of infant development and heart rate
5. Think of an extra diet and exercise
   

Your doctor can give special classes at different stages of your pregnancy, too…

The Clinic helps you with:

• Chat on what to do when you’re pregnant
• Prepare for childbirth
• Teach you specific child care skills
• If you are in high-risk pregnancy due to your age or health problems, more frequent visits and special treatment may be needed. Consult with a certified doctor.
  
  

Exercise should follow during natural pregnancy

First Trimester exercise for a natural pregnancy :

The first trimester (initial three months) is the most vulnerable time. It is recommended that mothers avoid any stressful activity that involves lifting heavy weights, intense aerobic exercises, or high-intensity training. Smooth workouts are permissible, but only after the doctor has been consulted.

1. Wall Side:
   This exercise is useful when you encounter backache in stabilizing your spine and lower abdomen.
2.  Clam Shell:
   This workout helps to strengthen the arms, abs, thighs, buttocks, and pelvic floor. When          your tummy expands during pregnancy, it is advised that you do this exercise against the wall with your back.
3.  Hip Raises /Bridge
   This movement strengthens the lower back to accommodate the rising stomach. This also emphasizes buttocks and improves during work.
   

Second-trimester Natural pregnancy exercise:

The second trimester (13-27 weeks) or honeymoon phase is comparatively better as it typically eliminates signs of vomiting discomfort by this period. Abdominal cramps are normal, and the baby’s movements are easily felt as uterine contractions become regular. Workouts are generally safe in this process, but they are best performed after a consultation with your doctor.

1. Downward Dog:
   This exercise is not recommended during late pregnancy but allows pregnant women to become more flexible and stretch their bodies in the second trimester.
   
   2. Pelvic kit:
   This exercise strengthens the pelvis, alleviates back pain during pregnancy, assists in labor, and helps ease the delivery process.
   
   3. Lying cobbler Pose:
   During pregnancy, this helps to calm your mind and body while relaxing your body and increasing flexibility.
   

Third-trimester pregnancy exercise:

Physical exercises must be avoided in the third trimester, because a physical and strenuous exercise such as lifting heavy weights may cause problems such as amniotic fluid leakage, for example.

•  1. Butterfly pose:
  This posture enlarges the shoulders and soothes discomfort in the lower back.
• Pelvic Stretches:
  Muscle exercise is essential when planning for labor. Kegel exercises concentrate on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles for normal delivery. Seek to avoid the flow of urine by using your stomach muscles, thighs, or buttocks to separate and exercise these muscles. For slow Kegel exercises, begin by sitting comfortably on the workout ball with a straight back.
•  Yoga :
  Yoga is highly recommended for pregnant mothers during pregnancy for natural childbirth. There are plenty of forms and asanas that can help improve the strength and stamina of an expecting mother. Several asanas which can be rendered include
• Squats
  Squats are necessary because they aid in pelvic muscle contraction and loosening and reduce pain in delivery. The positioning with the help of a gym ball or holder can give the pelvic region and the thighs a good pressure.
  

Benefits of exercise during pregnancy :

• Avoids weight gain
• Prepare the body of a mum for regular delivery
• Reduces suffering in labor
• Improves breathing, and preserves steady heart rate
• Enhances stamina and allows you more versatility
• Helps you to get back quickly, after delivery
• Reduces chances of high blood pressure and diabetes caused by pregnancy
  
  

When to stop the exercise:

About half an hour of exercise is usually acceptable and recommended. When witnessing the following: An expectant mother will stop:

• Wear and tear (Any Kind of pain)
• Problems with pre-existing blood pressure, asthmatic diseases, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
• Vaginal hemorrhage
• Knowledge of distribution in advance or a waste distribution
• Shortly after exercise experiencing increased contractions.
  
  

Which food should you eat in the nine months:

Treat yourself to balanced, nutritious foods similar to those you had during the first and second trimesters. But when your baby takes on the weight, you will need to eat bigger meals. The food you should include in the third-trimester pregnancy diet.
Fiber-rich food:
Include in your diet new vegetables, fruits, cereals, oats, bread, and whole-grains.

1. Calcium-rich food:
During the final stage of pregnancy, calcium-rich foods are a must. Your growing baby requires calcium to shape strong bones. Good options include cheese, yogurt, lentils, almonds, and leafy greens.

2. Iron Rich Food:
Iron deficiency is a major problem affecting women in the third trimester. And if you are taking iron supplements, your diet will consist of foods rich in iron. Copper can be found in raisins, broccoli, chicken, peas, fruit, eggs, fish, and more.

3. Food with vitamin C:
Eat tomatoes, cauliflower, onions, broccoli, pepper bell, and orange peppers. Not only are these rich in vitamin C, but they are healthy for your skin too.

4. Folic acid food :
Folic acid helps in the growth of your infant, particularly to the development of the spine. If you are not taking supplements of folic acid, add foods such as beans, green leafy vegetables, and chickpeas to your plate.

5. Food with vitamin A:
Vitamin A is vital for your baby’s eyes and also improves the safety of your body. Foods such as sweet potatoes, cabbage, and spinach are rich in vitamin A.

Food avoids during nine months of pregnancy:

• Coffee and chocolate with caffeine content
•  Alcohol
•  Unpasteurized cheese
•  Tobacco
•  Fish with mercury content like swordfish, shark, and marlin
•   Raw meats
•   Junk foods
  
  

How Is The IVF Pregnancy Differ From Natural Pregnancy:

Women with IVF pregnancies have a higher rate of cesarean section, which may be due to associated elevated risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, fibroids, multiple pregnancies, and often preterm delivery.

Patients with infertility have a benefit that professional specialists continuously supervise them during their IVF care. Coming under close observation and control is advantageous for decreased complications in pregnancy.

Tips for prospective mother:

1. If you encounter any adverse symptoms, immediately inform your doctor. Personal treatment should also be taken care of, in addition to medical care. Having a healthy diet filled with vitamins, minerals, calcium, and iron will do you and your baby good. It is recommended that you refrain from harmful activities, such as smoking, alcohol, or caffeinated foods.
   
   
2. Pay close attention to the body, too. If you feel frail, exhausted, or lazy, take a nap to refresh yourself during the stressful weeks of pregnancy as and when needed.
   
   
3. Any minor episodes of bleeding along with swelling, cramps, or lower pain in the abdomen should be noticed and promptly reported to the obstetrician. Nonetheless, if minor spotting (implantation bleeding) is detected in the first few weeks of pregnancy, it should be closely monitored and, if repeated, follow up with your doctor.
   
   
4. Avoid having intercourse throughout IVF pregnancy, especially in early pregnancy weeks.
   
   
5. If your pregnancy is really careful, wait until your first antenatal scan is completed. An antenatal scan can help you analyze your baby’s pulse rate, identify chromosomal defects (Down syndrome), baby growth, gestational sac pictures, ovaries, and miscarriage.
   
   
6. In the first trimester, to prevent morning sickness, eat small, regular meals instead of 3 big ones. For optimum hydration, drink plenty of fruit juices and coconut water.
   
   
7. You can do yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises to keep you healthy all day long.
   
   

What to eat during During IVF Pregnancy:

 Here are simple ways to revamp your balanced diet:

• Load up on new vegetables and fruits.
• Choose lean proteins, including the poultry and fish.
• Eat whole grains, like pasta with quinoa, farro, and whole grain.
• Include legumes, including beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
• Turn to milk products that are low in fat.
• Eat good fats like avocado, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, peas, etc.
•  Avoid red meat, sugar, refined grains, and other foods that are heavily processed.
• Chop the salt out. Then, savor cooking with herbs and spices.
  
  

Exercise during IVF Pregnancy:

• During their IVF period, many women delay or stop exercising, as they fear that hitting the mat will not be ideal for a possible pregnancy. Allow no worries. Most women are allowed to continue their exercise routine.
• Light jogging
• Hiking
• The elliptical
• Spinning
  

Some chemicals and products to avoid

• Formaldehyde: nail polish
• Parabens, triclosan, and benzophenone: cosmetics, moisturizers, soap
• BPA and other phenols: food-packaging materials
• Brominated flame retardants: furniture, clothing, electronics, yoga mats
• Perfluorinated compounds: stain-resistant materials, nonstick cooking tools
• Dioxins: meat,dairy, art clay
• Phthalates: plastic, medication coatings, cosmetics with fragrance
  
  

In IVF pregnancy, the to-be mother should be more careful about her pregnancy. Routine checkup and blood tests, managing health , exercises, etc. But The patient should follow the instructions provided by her doctor for safe and secure delivery.

We hope you will get the answers on how to take care of a 9 months pregnancy. We try to put on everything to take good care during your nine months. It is a care guide of 9 months of pregnancy. For other complications, we recommend you consult with a certified gynecologist to know better about your case. 

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FAQ

Q. What to eat if I suffer morning sickness?

A: Experts recommend that moms avoid greasy or hot dishes to alleviate morning sickness. Therefore, opt for soft and dry milk. Foods that are small in fat but contain high levels of carbohydrates are performing well. We include bread and pasta.

Q. How much should i eat during pregnancy?

A: The average calorie intake during breastfeeding depends on the weight before you are pregnant.

Q. When do pregnancy cravings start?

A: There’s no particular date when pregnancy’s food cravings start. It’s unusual for any lady, so you might not even have any desires.
Pregnancy weight gain varies from person to person. This all depends on your weight when you get pregnant.

Q How can food poisoning affect the baby?

A: Although mild food poisoning won’t damage your infant, other forms of food poisoning include Salmonella, and e.g., Coli can be dangerous to the infant and can also cause miscarriage or preterm delivery in serious situations.

Q how much caffeine is allowed during pregnancy?

A: As per the expert, 70 to 140 mg of caffeine will be the only cup you drink during the day.

Q. is non-veg food safe during pregnancy?

A: Sure, non-vegetarian products are healthy during pregnancy, provided appropriate precautions are taken. Foods such as chicken and egg whites are good sources of protein, while fish have omega-3 fatty acids that are especially valuable for pregnant women.

Q How do I stay in pregnancy?

A: Keeping healthy and exercising when you’re pregnant is perfect for you and your infant. You can keep up with your usual everyday routine and workout regime as long as you feel relaxed.