Introduction:
Pregnancy is one stage where one is happy, excited, and elated to know there is a little life growing inside them. Initially, they will be really confused about all the stuff, whether it is safe to do in pregnancy or not. Most of the moms-to-be go through this phase. The best way to find out is to consult a doctor. Apart from that, here is a little write-up to help one out before coming to a conclusion.
What Mistakes Do Pregnant Women Commonly Make?
These are some most common mistakes made during pregnancy.
No Exercise
The most common confusion amongst pregnant women is whether to exercise or not. Some are couch potatoes who do not exercise at all. Not exercising during pregnancy is just a myth. One should start exercising from the initial days, as it will keep them and their baby healthy. It will also help one avoid gaining too much weight during pregnancy. That does not mean one should do strenuous exercise, which can be harmful to both mother and baby. So, it is better to hire a fitness expert and start doing it, or one can stick to light exercises.
Reluctant to Take Medical Help or Medication
In some cases people just come to the hospital to deliver the baby. They would have never consulted during the entire course of pregnancy. Some are even reluctant or negligent in taking medications on time. Some just self-medicate themselves with over-the-counter medicines, which are easily available in the pharmacy. This can turn out to be dangerous for both mother and the baby. So, going for timely checkups and scans will give a healthy bundle of joy in their hands.
Eating Excessively
Many families encourage the pregnant woman to eat double the normal food she takes. That is a big no. Eating double is unnecessary and leads to excessive weight gain. It can even harm baby as baby just needs 300 calories. So, eating the right amount of food, both vegetables, and fruits, will avoid excessive weight gain and keep mother and baby healthy.
Insomnia or Lack of Sleep
Having 8 to 10 hours of sleep is a must during pregnancy, as it will relax individual and keep stress-free. Lack of sleep or insomnia might lead to many unnecessary diseases like diabetes (high blood sugar), irregular heartbeats.. It will even stress mother more, which will lead to psychological problems. So relax, be calm, and have a very good sleep.
Sleeping Too Much
Unless bed rest is advised during pregnancy due to certain complications, one should not sleep too much while pregnant. Sleeping too much is not good during pregnancy. Oversleeping will make one lethargic and lazy. Being active is always good for both the mother and baby. Hence, try to have a sound sleep of at least eight to ten hours and one must force themselves to get out of bed after that
Stress
Stress is a big no during pregnancy. The more one stresses, the more it will affect the baby indirectly. If something bothers a person, just calm down, meditate, or drink a glass of water and take a nap. That will calm a person down. Talking to the baby bump will also calm one down. A person can also give a call to their friends or call them over to have a relaxing conversation. Do not dump feelings within oneself. Try opening up to someone with trust. This, too, will lighten the emotions. One can also listen to their favorite music or go for a small walk. If possible, try to adopt pets. They can give a constant source of only happiness around.
Watching Horror Movies
If one usually watches horror movies without getting scared or the visual and sound effects of horror movies rarely frighten the person, one can continue watching such movies during the pregnancy. But if one is watching it for the first time or they easily get stressed or scared of such movies, then one must avoid watching scary movies. Not only scary movies but also avoid watching movies with negativity. This is because the thoughts one gets and feelings one have after such movies will affect their baby.
Skipping Other Major Life Activities
The pregnancy phase of life requires more attention and care. But that does not mandate sacrificing other major activities of life such as career, business, studies, talking to friends, and activities that mentally relieve a person, such as creative hobbies. Pregnancy is a part of one's life, and that should not compromise one’s other life activities until the person and their growing baby are healthy. The more one sacrifices their life activities and network, the less happy they will be. Make every effort to stay happy and continue to do what they have been doing (if the work does not physically strain them).
Being Self-Conscious Too Much
The excitement and care for the baby often makes a way more self-conscious than necessary. Over-self-consciousness increases one's stress levels unknowingly. This, in turn, reflects on their baby. Therefore, one should not worry about the baby growing inside. Take care of the baby by taking care of oneself. Have nutritious food, and prescribed medicines, practice mild exercises or yoga, talk to near and dear ones, and stay happy. The baby will automatically grow and get delivered healthily.
Conclusion:
Usually, the first-time moms-to-be more commonly commit these mistakes due to the widely prevalent societal myths on pregnancy. It is high time one break these misleading thoughts, change, and educate more people on health and care during pregnancy.
