{"id":7170,"date":"2018-01-28T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-28T17:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/?p=7170"},"modified":"2019-06-13T12:59:36","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T18:59:36","slug":"6-keys-to-healthy-pregnancy-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/6-keys-to-healthy-pregnancy-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Keys to a Healthy Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about getting pregnant\u2014or if you already are\u2014then staying healthy during your pregnancy is probably at the top of your mind. You&nbsp;know the basics about keeping healthy. Don&#8217;t drink. Don&#8217;t smoke. Limit your caffeine. But here are a few more tips to help make sure that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prenatal supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/product\/prenatal-supplement\/\">Prenatal supplements<\/a> are sometimes called an insurance policy. That\u2019s because they catch all the nutritional gaps that you miss on a day-to-day basis. The supplements are full of nutrients like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/product\/forte-prenatal-plus-supplement\/\">folate<\/a>, calcium, iron, and magnesium, all of which help with your baby\u2019s development. Prenatals can also<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>keep your hemoglobin levels high,<\/li><li>provide you with energy, and<\/li><li>play an important role in helping your circulatory, muscular and nervous system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/prenatal-product\/\">Prenatals<\/a> are&nbsp;like a safety net. Be sure to start them immediately if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/product\/prenatal-supplement\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shop-Forte-Prenatal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42763\" width=\"234\" height=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise during pregnancy might sound counterintuitive. However, the American Pregnancy Association (APA) actually recommends exercise during pregnancy because it&nbsp;reduces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>backaches,<\/li><li>constipation,<\/li><li>bloating, and<\/li><li>swelling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also thought that <a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/official-pregnancy-exercise-guide-download\/\">exercise<\/a> can increase your energy and improve your mood<sup>1<\/sup>. Before you hit the gym though, be sure to check with your doctor and get the all-clear prior to starting any exercise program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/official-pregnancy-exercise-guide-download\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pregnant-Exercise.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42765\" width=\"651\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pregnant-Exercise.jpg 675w, https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pregnant-Exercise-510x123.jpg 510w, https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Pregnant-Exercise-600x145.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Put a plan in place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your personal circumstances you might be considering the use of a doula, a home birth, a caesarian section, or an epidural for pain relief. These are all important decisions that you need to make (hopefully in consultation with your OBGYN). Whatever your personal choices may be, put it all together in a birthing plan. Make sure that your partner, healthcare provider, and of course your doctor are all aware of these choices well before your due date. They say the best laid plans go astray and while that&#8217;s sometimes true (especially when it comes to childbirth) it&#8217;s better to have a plan that you don&#8217;t use than no plan at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Attend a class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most new moms and dads have many questions about the pregnancy process itself. What should we&nbsp;expect during delivery?&nbsp;When is it time to go to the hospital? What warning&nbsp;signs to look out for?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/labor-and-birth\/childbirth-education-classes\/\">Prenatal classes<\/a> are a popular way for new parents to get all of these questions answered. Such classes provide a friendly and welcoming environment where knowledgeable instructors can address&nbsp;your questions&nbsp;and help you feel a little more comfortable about the whole process. Think about going to regular antenatal classes, Lamaze classes, or newborn &amp; parenting classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Buy yourself a new pair of shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your pregnancy moves from the second to third trimester you&#8217;ll notice that it&#8217;s not just your belly that is getting bigger. So are your feet. Your foot size didn&#8217;t just suddenly change. The build-up of fluid in your feet will make it seem like they have. The added weight also throws off your center of gravity, putting extra pressure on your feet. All these factors will probably make your current shoes extremely uncomfortable, if not downright painful. So buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/momlovesbest.com\/pregnancy\/clothes\/pregnancy-shoes\">new pair of comfortable shoes<\/a> that are an extra size bigger. Make sure they have good support and can be worn for long periods of time without causing you discomfort. &nbsp;You\u2019ll thank yourself later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/New-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42764\" width=\"1200\" height=\"158\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Add some omega-3s to your diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fish is high in omega 3s, a nutrient that is critical to brain development. For example, coldwater fish contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids which helps with your baby&#8217;s brain development and vision<sup>2<\/sup>. Pregnant women should avoid fish that is high in mercury such as swordfish, shark, tilefish, and king mackerel<sup>2<\/sup>. Go for salmon, shrimp, and canned light tuna instead<sup>1<\/sup>. Additionally, for those that don&#8217;t like fish but still want the great benefits of it, consider&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/product\/forte-prenatal-plus-supplement\/\">pregnancy supplements<\/a> which contain omega-3s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/product\/prenatal-supplement\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shop-Forte-Prenatal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42763\" width=\"234\" height=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1- American Pregnancy Association. Exercise During Pregnancy.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/exercise-during-pregnancy\/\">http:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/exercise-during-pregnancy\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2- WebMD. The Top 7 Pregnancy Myths. Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on August 12, 2016.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/guide\/top-7-pregnancy-myths#1\">http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/guide\/top-7-pregnancy-myths#1<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about getting pregnant\u2014or if you already are\u2014then staying healthy during your pregnancy is probably at the top of your mind. You&nbsp;know the basics about keeping healthy. Don&#8217;t drink. Don&#8217;t smoke. Limit your caffeine. But here are a few more tips to help make sure that you have a happy and healthy pregnancy. 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