Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy

It is important to look after yourself when you are pregnant. Here are some ideas to help stay healthy during pregnancy…

Try to eat well. There is a lot of information around about what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy. One of the main things to remember is to eat regularly and choose from a range of nutritious foods:
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Carbohydrates (bread, pasta, grains, potatoes and cereals)
Lean meat or fish, especially oily fish
Milk and other dairy products

Exercise can be very beneficial when you are pregnant. It may help to ease stress and promote good sleep and also help you cope during the birth. You could try:
Brisk walking
Swimming
Gentle toning or stretching classes

If you find it hard to get a good night’s sleep because of your bump, why not try sleeping on your side or with a pillow between your legs
Learning a relaxation technique
Wearing loose cotton night clothes to stop yourself getting too hot
Taking a relaxing bath.

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