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If you are planning to get pregnant, then you should know how to take care of yourself. During pregnancy, it is important for a woman to stay fit and healthy. Not only is she keeping fit and staying healthy for herself, but she is also doing these things for her unborn child. Moreover, your current health will greatly affect your chances of getting pregnant in the first place. Here are some examples:
Studies suggest that women whose body mass index (BMI) is below 20 or above 30 have a harder time getting pregnant. Therefore, you should keep your body weight in check if you are planning to have a baby. Eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. As much as possible, avoid junk foods and foods that have little or no nutritional value.
Aside from your weight, your stress level can also affect your chances of getting pregnant. There are studies suggesting that women who suffer from depression are twice as likely to have problems with fertility as women who don't. Pregnant women should, therefore, manage their stress by trying stress management techniques such as yoga and meditation.
For women who are already pregnant, it is even more important that they take care of their health. Again, eat a varied diet rich in fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, proteins and complex carbohydrates. More than that, you should exercise to experience fewer complications like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. You should also quit all vices such as smoking, drinking, and doing drugs.
Pregnancy is a delicate time for any woman experiencing it. It marks a transition, a leap towards motherhood. The responsibility of a mother to her child does not start when the baby is born, but as early as during pregnancy. So if you are planning to get pregnant, you must do all in your power to stay fit and healthy at all times.
