5 Essentials You Need For A Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most important times in a Woman’s lives, as well as for their partner. What you do in this time is important as everything can have an effect on your little baby.

 Sometimes these 9 months can be quite an experience, and sometimes difficult at times.

 In this article, we help you out by sharing 4 essentials you should consider throughout the 9 months of being pregnant. This will be especially useful for new mothers who are expecting their first child, as well as mothers who already have children and are looking for some new tips for their next pregnancy.

1. A Comfy Bed & Pregnancy Pillow

Sleep is extra important when you are pregnant, and being in a comfy bed is even more important. During these 9 important months, it may be worthwhile investing in a good quality mattress, one which will be able to support you and baby, and your partner! Similarly, pregnancy pillows can really work wonders for your sleep when you have a little baby bump by easing the discomfort experienced.

2. Safe Beauty & Skincare Products

What you put on your face during your pregnancy is also crucial as it will affect the baby too. This is where it is important to do a little research on which ingredients can be harmful to babies, and try to avoid them altogether. Some mothers recommend organic beauty brands and those which are dedicated to pregnant women. Examples include Mama Mio and Belli. These can be great alternatives to what you usually wear, as you will be guaranteed zero chemicals which can affect your baby.

3. Prenatal Vitamins

Our vitamin intake, in general, is not as high as it should be. When you growing baby is developing inside, you will need all the vitamins and minerals you can get. Taking a prenatal vitamin is recommended by experts as this helps both mother and baby to get an equal, and right amount in order to function well. Brands such as healthy mama are a good one to go for as they are designed to be easy to swallow and help with your baby’s eye and brain development.

4. Comfortable Clothing & Shoes

When you are pregnant of course your shape is going to change. This means you will need to invest in maternity clothing so that you can feel your best, and less uncomfortable. Luckily, there are many clothing brands out there which offer maternity lines, allowing you to still feel and look great no matter what size your bump is! As well as your body shape changing, your feet will also start to increase in size due to fluid retention and this means comfier shoes will be required. Make sure to invest in a few pairs of shoes a size bigger so that you can walk without having to endure any extra pain.

5. Stretch Mark Cream

Finally, stretch mark cream will be something you will want to consider. As your baby bump grows, it is inevitable that a few stretch marks will start to appear here and there. Some women like to use Aloe Vera, Olive oil, Avocado oil and a few others. This will really help your skin’s elasticity and help it deal better with the different growth stages to come.

 If you are a new mother, then hopefully these 5 tips will be useful to you. Similarly, if you are a mother who is expecting their second, third or even fourth child, then we hope these 5 tips can even be helpful to you this time around.

Kristi Cathey
 

Hi everyone! My name is Kristi Cathey and I’m glad you found your way to my blog. I am a mother of 3 beautiful angels. This blog was created in order to share my personal experiences in baby care and general health care for pregnant women. If you'd like to get in touch with me, please contact me by sending me an email via kristicathey.intelligentmother@gmail.com. Welcome to Intelligentmother.com

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