10 MISTAKES SHOULD AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

10 MISTAKES SHOULD AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

while pregnancy can be one of the most beautiful phases of a woman's life it may also be a confusing one what to do and what not to do during this time following are 10 of the most common mistakes that mothers should avoid during pregnancy

10. Keeping the wrong sleeping position:  sleeping on the back can cause discomfort and restrict the flow of blood to the uterus the best sleeping position during this time is to sleep on the left side of the body.

 

9. Eating for two:  a lot of people may advise mothers to eat for two when the baby is bigger however intake of more calories than required may cause problems like gestational diabetes mothers definitely need to eat more during pregnancy but not for an entirely another person.

 

8. Sleeping less:  taking a good sleep during pregnancy will make you feel fresh and energized.

 

7. Avoiding exercise: there is no good reason to escape exercises during pregnancy, pregnancy exercises like walking, jogging, and pelvic floor exercises are advised to take.

 

6. Not eating enough: a lot of mothers tend to get bothered with the weight gain during pregnancy and reduce their calorie intake this can be bad as the baby and their body may not get all the nutrition required causing deficiencies

 

5. Googling everything: a lot of people especially pregnant ladies turn to the internet for health advice however it is always advisable to seek and rely on professional medical advice only.

 

4. Ignoring car safety: a lot of mothers are afraid that the pressure of the seat belt may cause harm to the baby however when worn properly car seat belts are completely safe.

 

3. Taking vacations: this is one of the most important pregnancy tips traveling during pregnancy puts the mother and the baby at a lot of unnecessary risks expecting mother should travel only if necessary.

 

2. Wearing the wrong footwear: wearing the wrong type of footwear like high heels can cause accidents that may have unfortunate repercussions on the pregnancy.

 

1. Not following the doctor's advice: doing anything against the obgyn's advice is a big mistake and applies to anything from exercising to not eating right each pregnancy is different and doing something just because all other pregnant women do is just a great mistake.