Pregnancy can be an interesting and stress-free journey if mothers know just how to care for the precious gift(s) they are carrying. Though no two pregnancy experiences are the same, there are still things that are common to pregnant women.
Prenatal care is very important as it is the bedrock on which the total growth of your baby will stand.
Prenatal care is having a healthy lifestyle while you are pregnant because whatever you do to yourself will have a direct effect on the foetus in your womb.
Here are eleven ways on how to care for baby in the womb
- Get Prenatal care
As soon as you know that you are pregnant, probably after you have done your home test and followed up with laboratory blood test; start your antenatal care.
- Keep your appointment
Don’t miss any appointment with your doctor. Once an appointment is fixed by your Doctor, do yourself good by keeping up with it. This is important because, with every appointment, your blood pressure and weight will be checked. This will be used to track your pregnancy history. Several tests will be conducted as you visit. Please don’t miss any.
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- Eat healthily and eat well
Pay attention to everything that enters your mouth during the pregnancy period. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Eat more of fruits and vegetables, this will help the growth of your baby and make the baby fresh. Instead of taking soft drinks, go for natural fruit juices. You can also make smoothies with vegetables and fruits.
- Drink enough water
Don’t wait until you are dehydrated before you hydrate yourself. Drink water as much as your body needs it. This will help you to have healthy blood pressure level
- Take Supplements
Take all the recommended supplements and never self-medicate. Whenever you feel anything strange in your body, contact your doctor. Don’t take any drug that is not recommended by your Doctor to prevent birth defects.
- Exercise regularly
You can ask your doctor for when to start exercise and which one you can do at each stage of the pregnancy. Walking is surely good for you.
- Maintain a good hygiene
Keep your surroundings clean and take good care of your utensils. Wash your hands regularly, wash fruits and vegetables with clean water.
- Get enough rest
If you are doing everything but fail to rest, it won’t be long before you breakdown. Find time to rest well both during the day and at night. Don’t stress yourself, everything will be well.
- Always talk to your baby
Yes! It is possible to talk to your baby right inside your tummy. Touch your tummy, call the foetus by name and say whatever you want to discuss with him/her.
- Develop your baby’s brain
You can do this by taking food rich in omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D, or you can go for supplements. Don’t gain too much weight. Sing to the child, this helps build their sensitivity and alertness.
- Involve God
Above all, care for your baby through prayer. Don’t close your mouth during pregnancy; always open it wide to decree into your baby’s life. Mould his/her destiny right from the womb. Believe me, they can actually become who you want them to be right from the womb. Engage God in the journey and He will make the baby healthy and your delivery easy.
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