How to Stay Fit during Pregnancy?

A common misconception women seem to have is that pregnancy is golden ticket to all-you-can-eat buffets and lying in bed majority of the time. This can be a dangerous idea to entertain because the effects of overindulging during pregnancy can lead to several health issues that affects both the mother and their baby. That said, deciding to stay healthy throughout pregnancy should be a priority for mothers. To help you out, here are a few tips on how to stay fit and in shape during pregnancy:

Keeping yourself hydrated is important. Drinking enough H2O, especially when you’re working out, can reduce fatigue, pregnancy nausea, and can prevent you from overeating especially when you’re not hungry.

Loading up on cakes, pastries, and desserts can be tempting, but it’s important to consume them in moderation to avoid gaining beyond the recommended weight for your body during pregnancy. Simple carbohydrates (bad carbs) consist of simple-to-digest, basic sugars that are of little value for your body. They are high in sugar and low in fibre. Although some fruits and vegetables are simple carbohydrates, the fibres in them change the way your body processes their sugar, acting more like complex carbohydrates.

Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids are the healthy kinds of fats that you may want to consider adding to your diet. Food that are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are olive oil, peanut oil, and corn oil, while omega-3 fatty acids are found in salmon, tuna, and sardines. As much as possible, avoid food with saturated fat and trans fat.

Exercising in a reasonable level is one of the most important things you can do to stay active during your pregnancy. It may seem being pregnant is the perfect excuse to sit back and relax, but can also be the perfect opportunity to start or keep exercising. It can help increase blood circulation, improve your posture, and help you control your weight on a healthy level. Whichever exercise you decide on, make sure that you enjoy it and are comfortable with it.

Based on what your body is telling you, find an activity level that you can work with throughout your pregnancy. Take a rest if you need to and avoid overexerting yourself. No matter how small it is, it’s always better to do a workout with a level that you can do.

Staying fit during your pregnancy can help you prepare for labour, childbirth, and postnatal period. In addition to having the help of a good confinement nanny, doing the abovementioned can help you and your baby live a healthy life.