Pregnancy obviously does several things to
your body. As a matter of fact, it can do more than just change your body
physically. Pregnancy can affect your mood and even your emotions. It can also change your mind in an instant and even influence the way you feel about
yourself.
However, although there are a lot of
things that can happen when you’re pregnant, it still isn’t enough reason to not
take care of yourself. In fact, it's actually the time you should double your
effort. Here are some of the best ways you can enhance that pregnancy glow:
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Check your beauty products.
Pregnancy affects your
hormonal balance. As a result, you tend to develop more acne than you were in
your pre-pregnancy state. As such, using salicylic acid at this time can be
really tempting. Don’t!
The use of salicylic acid during
pregnancy, whether applied on your skin or taken in oral form is strongly
discouraged. Salicylic acids can cause not just birth defects but miscarriages
as well. It can even cause organ and bleeding problems to both you and your
baby.
Retinoids, on the same note, can also
cause malformations and defects in your child. It won’t matter how short your
exposure is or how much you took. The main point is that you should not take
risks on such ingredients when you’re pregnant
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Choose organic products.
There could probably be
no safer beauty product for pregnant women to try than organic products. These
products do not contain chemical names on their labels and they do not cause
severe skin reactions and even irritations.
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Take enough rest.
Getting enough sleep
and rest is very important whether you are pregnant or not. This is the time
where your body heals and rejuvenates itself from everything it has experienced
the entire day. However, aside from your normal sleep requirement, you must
also invest on frequent rest periods. You can take breaks in between tasks and
just sit down and prop your feet up. Your tired legs will really be thankful
for it.
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Keep hydrated.
With a growing baby
bump, it can be really hard to keep a certain amount of water in your bladder.
You’ll need frequent trips to the toilet.
However, staying
hydrated during pregnancy is very important. It can keep pregnancy symptoms at
bay and your vital functions on top condition. Water is also vital in your
breast milk. You wouldn’t want your child to have too little of it, right?
In more recent news, a
study revealed that a pregnant woman needs to have around 10 cups of fluids per
day. This already includes your glasses of milk, cups of tea and even your
vegetable juices. You must keep in mind, however, being mindful of what you
drink and to stay away from sweet and carbonated drinks.
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Do your exercise.
Pregnancy is not an
excuse to stop all forms of exercise. However, you can still have the option to
omit this part.
There a lot of things you need to consider
once you decide to continue with your physical routine. You need to take in
consideration what type of activity your body can perform and what your doctor
allows you to do. Generally speaking, exercise can be helpful in preparing you
for both labor and childbirth.
Being pregnant can be a
mix of emotions. However, not feeling pretty shouldn’t be one of them.
Pregnancy is a celebration of life, right? You should make the most out of it.
