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HEALTH TIPS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

• Talk to your health care professional about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy, and regularly track your progress.

• Consume foods and beverages rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein. Talk with your health care professional about prenatal supplements (vitamins you may take while pregnant).

• Eat breakfast every day.

• Eat foods high in fiber, and drink fluids (particularly water) to avoid constipation.

• Avoid alcohol, raw or undercooked fish, fish high in mercury, undercooked meat and poultry, and soft cheeses.

• Do moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week during your pregnancy. If you have health issues, talk to your health care professional before you begin.

• After pregnancy, slowly get back to your routine of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity.
Gradually return to a healthy weight.

FACTS ON DRINKING WATER

1. Adult humans are 60 percent water, and our blood is 90 percent water.

2. There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed daily but it is recommended to drink 8- 10 glasses of water daily.

3.Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions.

4.When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.

5.Drinking water instead of soda can help with weight loss.

6. Drinking plenty water can help you mind your business because you will spend most of your day in the toilet peeing 😂🚴

SIGNS THAT THE LABOUR HAS BEGUN.

Know The Signs

There are several signs that labour might be starting, including:

1.contractions or tightenings
a "show", when the plug of mucus from your
cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away,
2.backache,
3. an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby's head pressing on your bowel
4. your waters breaking.
NOTE.
The early (latent) stage of labour can take some time.

Did you know that exercising at least 30minutes a day,5days per week can improve your mental health, heart health and overall general health.
Start exercising today!!!🏋️

Live healthy and as beautiful as you can.