How Healthy Eating Can Help Your Pregnancy

When you get pregnant you may experience a number of different aches and pains. Your body is changing and going through something completely different from normal so different ailments can be expected. In the past it may have been common to push these discomforts aside but it it has been discovered that sometimes nutrition and a well-balanced diet can help. Here are a few common pregnancy ailments that may be helped with the proper nutrition.

One common complaint during pregnancy is dental problems. In order to keep your own teeth healthy and insure that your baby’s teeth are healthy, make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin C. Of course, you should brush and floss regularly and chewing sugarless gum can help your mouth stay healthy by creating more saliva, which is beneficial to your dental health.

Another common issue during pregnancy is feeling dizzy or lightheaded, especially if you haven’t eaten for awhile. It is important to eat at regular intervals and you should probably eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day in order to keep your blood sugar level. Try to stay away from junk food as it can give you a quick rush of energy but it is usually followed by a crash making you feel worse than before. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids, water preferably, in order to stay hydrated, which can help prevent dizziness.

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Some women experience leg cramps or “charley horses” most often in the middle of the night. These painful leg cramps can be caused from not getting enough calcium, magnesium or potassium. It has also been suggested that dehydration could be the cause. Either way try to boost up your intake of foods containing calcium, magnesium and potassium. Do not supplement with any of these nutrients beyond what is in your normal prenatal vitamin. Try to get these nutrients through an improved diet, instead. Also make sure you are drinking at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day in order to stay hydrated.

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Swelling of ankles and other parts of the body is another common complaint in pregnancy. You should consult your physician in the case of severe swelling because it could be a sign of preeclampsia, a dangerous condition that affects some pregnant women. However, mild swelling is normal and healthy during pregnancy. In order to minimize this, limit your salt intake and drink plenty of water. Also, avoid standing or walking for long periods and sit down and put your feet up. Pregnancy is a time to relax and take care of yourself, for you and the baby.

You may also have skin problems during pregnancy. If you have dry and flaky skin, drink plenty of water and increase your intake of Omega-3 rich foods, such as salmon or seeds and nuts. Make sure you are taking a good prenatal vitamin also.

Some women complain that their hair is not in as good condition as before pregnancy. If this is the case make sure that your diet is healthy and balanced and take a good prenatal vitamin. Vitamins A and C are needed to keep your hair and scalp healthy and the whole range of B vitamins will help with your hair’s strength not to mention all of the other benefits associated with these crucial vitamins.

Eating a healthy and nutritious diet during pregnancy can help insure that you have a healthy pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. A healthy and nutritious diet can also help with the other issues in pregnancy also.