While Pregnant:
Carrying a healthy baby requires:- Eating healthy food – Remember the old adage, “You’re eating for two.” Make nutrient rich, not high caloric choices. Say “yes” to 75-100 grams of protein, organic fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, asparagus, spinach, nuts and free-range, antibiotic-free animals. Say “no” to sugar and its substitutes, wheat, dairy and hydrogenated fats. Say “once-in-a-while” to small, cold water fish and soy products. Take the time to sit down and eat slowly, chewing well.
- Watching what you drink – At least eight cups of good quality water. No alcohol, sodas (especially diet), caffeinated tea or coffee.
- Deep relaxation & sleep – Learn meditation. Take a yoga class for expectant mothers. Practice daily, breathing deeply. Oxygenation of cells enhances their function. Releasing stress allows the body to put its energy into growing a healthy baby. Turn in before 10:00 p.m. and sleep at least nine hours.
- Exercise – Stretch to increase flexibility. Walk or attend a class two or three times a week.
- Avoiding toxic exposures – Now is not the time to paint the baby’s room, install new carpet or spray for termites. Spruce up the house only with “green” products. Do you work with hazards such as chemicals, pesticides, textiles, beauty products or radiation? No vaccines with thimerosal, including the flu shot. Use organic cosmetics.
Editorial by Patricia S. Lemer, M. Ed., NCC, Executive Director and Co- Founder of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR)
(published with permission in writing from:http://www.expectantmothersguide.com)
