6 Things that should not be worn during Pregnancy

For a woman, attaining motherhood is one of the most beautiful feelings of her life. The feeling of carrying a life and feeling it grow within you that too every moment is an experience that simply cannot be described in words. As an expectant mother, your heart might be filled with joy and enthusiasm, but at the same time, the physical changes in your body might bring you discomfort and uneasiness. Right from the widening of your waists to the enlargement of your breasts, your body undergoes several physical changes. Gradually, you find difficult to slip into your regular clothes and thus lookout for clothes that will make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

In fact, anything that causes you discomfort be it clothes, footwear or even make-up items should be avoided during pregnancy. Listed below are a few things that should not be worn during pregnancy.

• Tight Clothes: Leggings, jeggings, jeans or any such tight-fitting attire that causes you discomfort should be avoided. Clothes that are tight around your waist or tummy should be avoided as they create more pressure on your tummy that might already be unsettled due to nausea or swelling.
• Synthetic fabrics: During pregnancy, your body undergoes several hormonal changes. Consequently, you might feel hot, sweaty and fatigued. Wearing clothes made up of synthetic fabrics such as polyester will trap body heat and thus cause irritation and discomfort. You should, therefore, opt for natural fabrics such as soft cotton that will allow your skin to breathe by keeping heat and moisture away from your skin.
• Wrong Undergarments: Whilst being pregnant, your breasts tend to become tender and heavy. Thus, it becomes important to update your bras from the regular ones to the maternity ones. You should choose a correct sized cotton bra that is designed to provide optimum support. You should also avoid synthetic lingerie’s to avoid any sort of rash or bacterial infection in your vaginal area.
• Heavy Jewellery or Accessories: You tend to get easily fatigued and stressed out during pregnancy. You should thus avoid wearing accessories such as heavy neckpieces, earrings, bangles etc. that might cause discomfort to you. You might also be allergic to certain metals. So, you must avoid wearing any such jewelry that might cause you an allergic reaction.
• Heavy Make-up: It’s in you, as well as your baby’s interest to keep your hairdo simple and your make-up light even if you got to attend a function or get together. It is believed that cosmetic products contain certain ingredients such as salicylic acid and retinoid that might be harmful to the baby growing in your womb. Though no substantial evidence has been discovered, it is always better to be on the safer side.
• Footwear with High-heels: You should bid goodbye to your high-heel footwear such as shoes with wedges, stilettos etc. during those nine months of your pregnancy. This is because wearing heels beside causing imbalance can also cause backaches, muscle cramps and swelling in your feet. It is advisable to wear flat heel footwears that are far more safe and comfortable.

The aforementioned list of things that should not be worn during pregnancy will certainly help you during your shopping for maternity wear. The whole idea of writing this article is to make your pregnancy journey safe, comfortable and relaxed.

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What Is The Post-Pregnancy Diet Plan To Get Your Body Back?

Do not hurry

Your body has gone through a lot and thus it needs time to recover. Wait at least for six weeks before you start a post-pregnancy diet. It is advised that if you breastfeed your baby then wait for at least two months before you start dieting.

Watch your calorie intake

The best way to eat healthily and to cut weight is to watch the calorie and fat intake in your diet. Avoid having chips and soda and fad diets. Instead, include lots of proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Low dairy products are also necessary for your diet.

Healthy snack

The best way to lose weight is to decrease food size and increase the number of meals. Snack throughout the day but make sure to keep a check on what you eat. Avoid processed food and food that holds lots of sodium and sugar. Instead, eat healthy food options like low-fat yogurt, healthy bar, and fruits.

Take your time and eat

It can get hard to eat with the baby. But avoid skipping meals because that does not help to reduce weight. It will only make you feel more tired. Make it a point to never skip your breakfast because breakfast lets you be more active. Skipping your breakfast also hinders weight loss.

Also, get into the habit of taking time and eating. Chew your food well and when you eat slowly, you will feel more full.

Choose what you eat and drink

Be very choosy about what you eat. Make a list of what not to eat after giving birth and do not have them. Include low-fat milk and low-fat dairy products and include whole grain food in your diet. Your diet should also contain high fiber food and lots of healthy snacks.

Trim the excess of fat in your diet which is the best and the easiest way to cut on the calorie intake. Your diet should include good fats and not bad fats. Look to buy products that are fat-free or low in fat.

You should also drink lots of water. But stay away from sodas, fruit juices and caffeine because that does not let you lose weight.

Conclusion

It is important that you calm with your weight loss. If you lose weight slowly then you will be able to sustain it for your life. Choose what you eat, keep yourself hydrated and be active to cut weight. Breastfeeding also helps to burn calories.

The key is to be patient and go slow and you will soon see that by being disciplined in your food and lifestyle choices you end up getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight.

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Tips for taking care of yourself (About to be Mother)

We know that it is very difficult to find time for yourself when you are expecting. But believe us by taking care of yourself can you give your baby the best possible care.

1. Try to schedule few minutes in your daily routine for caring for yourself. It will help you be less easily frustrated, irritable, and self-critical; you may even protect yourself from postpartum depression too.

2. Besides keeping your weight right, do take care of yourself physically. Try to rest between your meals, eat right and do some light exercise or yoga regularlyas per the advice of your doctor.

3. Every time when you visit your doctor try to develop a support system with the parents-to-be like you. By sharing your experiences with each other you can know new things and learn a lot.

4. And this is important one, always try to express your feelings with your husband, feel free to talk, do not hesitate to say what you want to say to your family members/friends, try to accept your negative feelings and focus on your positive feelings  only, it will give you so much mental peace and will prepare you to be a better mom.

5. Take breaks by yourself, with your partner, or with another adult. Schedule little intervals between your daily works, do remember that in pregnancy working nonstop can affect your stamina for lifetime.

6. Be realistic, don’t dream a film actress’s life, every life is unique be yourself and Keep your expectations realistic. No one can have all good things in one life not even film stars or big hotshots’ wives.

7. Work toward reasonable, achievable short goals, whether dealing with feelings, doing housework or losing your pre-baby weight. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

8. It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Develop your sense of humor. Learn to laugh on small things, whether at yourself, your situation, or something outside of all this.

9. Schedule your day with flexible plans. Avoid getting panic on small adverse things.

10. You are going to be a mother soon and that is the biggest change you are going to have, postpone other major life changes like new home new job or anything that could affect your health wealth and mental peace. 

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Importance of Health assessment for pregnant women

Health assessment is important to every pregnant woman. Even it is important to everyone.
What is health assessment?
It is very important to know what health assessment is. Through physical examinations or other procedures detection of diseases early in people who look or feel well is called Health assessment, it is different from diagnostic tests, diagnostic tests are advised by expert (doctors) when someone is already showing signs and/or symptoms of a disease.

Role of health assessment in pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most important events that occur during our lives and it needs a lot of emotional and physical preparation. Three trimester of pregnancy is a very short span for first-time parents to learn the many important facts about keeping a child healthy before, during, and after birth. 
For this we need some special kind of Health assistants for expectant mothers to maintain their health and their unborn babies. Health assistants help mothers who are expecting, to avoid and recognize health problems that might present before, during, or after birth. The specialists help mothers to learn and implement healthy habits during pregnancy and after too. They start helping people by assessment of their health right from the point when a couple thinks to have a child.
Here health assessment has a major role because as told above both parents can look well but may be during pregnancy mother and child can develop any tendency or a bad symptom of any new disease. Health assessment can mark that coming problems of future and provide a solution even in present time , or tricks to avoid that problems in coming future.
Health assessment plays a useful role in pregnancy when a pregnant woman has any chronic disease like diabetes etc too, it can provide her the right diet, routine and medication before or in starting of pregnancy.

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