Pregnancy is a tough job for a woman to do. You may feel that it is natural and that since women have been doing it since the beginning of time; you don’t have to change much. However, the truth is; it is not something you just do. Anyone can become pregnant, but you may have to put a little more effort into keeping your body and your baby healthy. This is why it is very important to seek help from a doctor or a midwife, as well as all of the other resources that may be available to you during this special time.
Your Body
Your health is vital for your baby to be healthy during and after pregnancy. If you are low on vitamins, then it will transfer to your baby. If you do not eat right, your baby will suffer. If you take part in unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking, doing drugs, etc. your baby will be the one who is negatively impacted by it. Your baby depends on you to ensure it is born healthy and for the most part, a mommy to be who takes care of herself will be welcoming a tiny bundle of perfection in about 40 weeks. Your doctor or midwife can help you to live healthier if you follow their advice and your baby will reap the rewards of getting the best possible start.
Your Mind
When you are pregnant, you will feel a variety of different things. You may be happy one minute, scared the next, excited, and even sad at times. During this time, it is important to have people around you that understand the constant mood swings that come with pregnancy. These mood swings come from the rapid change in your hormones and maybe even the fact that you are stepping into an unknown role in life.
Your Life
Pregnancy has a drastic impact on your life, even before the baby is born. Things that were easy to do before the bump become harder. You may want more sleep and then no sleep. You may go from working out daily to needing to miss a few. Your home will be taken over by baby stuff as you start planning a nursery. Good friends, family, and even your doctor can help you as you work toward adjusting your life around your belly. Take heart in knowing that the changes you are going through now will be worth it when you hold your new baby in your arms for the first time.