For those who desire to become mothers, a positive pregnancy test is a source of remarkable joy. Happiness will fill your life and every inch of your bone will surely get rejuvenated. Meanwhile, a good portion of concern shifts from a mother to the growing fetus, but did you know that its life depends on your health?
Every pregnancy is characterized by its own risks, but studies indicate that pregnant women are more prone to a number of complications that may even require early delivery or Cesarean birth. Common complications include;
Preeclampsia
This is a condition where a woman develops high blood pressure and it is common during the third trimester. It is associated with a number of complications such as placental abruption, seizures, gestational diabetes, blood clotting, and it can also trigger kidney and liver malfunctions. The complication can trigger preterm delivery and infant death. How to deal with it!
Regular checkups are recommended
Obtain treatment for high blood pressure
A pregnant woman is advised to maintain a healthy weight
Eat healthy foods
Exercise as much as possible
Anaemia
Although not a major complication, anaemia requires treatment to render your pregnancy safe. It is basically a condition when a woman has fewer than the required red blood cells. Anemia symptoms include tiredness, weakness, dizziness, and a faster heartbeat. How to deal with it!
Periodical blood tests are required
Treatment, iron and folic acid supplements are recommended
Iron-rich foods such as fish, liver, meat, eggs, beans, spinach, kale, and nuts are recommended.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Pregnant women with GDM are generally diagnosed with high blood sugar levels. It is a condition where the body fails to process the sugars and starches as it ought to, leading to an increase in the blood sugar levels. GDM increases a woman’s risk of depression, preeclampsia, producing a macrosomic baby, giving birth to a child with low blood sugar among other conditions like Cesarean birth. How to deal with it!
Insulin may help to control a woman’s sugar level
A healthy meal plan is recommended
Regular physical activity
Avoid smoking
Weight Gain
Generally, the pregnancy phase comes with its own cravings and certain foods like sweets, pizzas, processed drinks and foods happen to replace a woman’s normal meals. Although it is good to eat what you yearn for, it is recommended that you maintain your regular meals with the right dishes. Women who eat unhealthy foods are more prone to becoming obese, which definitely has various side effects. How to deal with cravings!
Stay aware from food joints
Maintain your meal timing. i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner
Exercise regularly
Limit the intake of unhealthy foods
