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	Healthy Habits for Your Pregnancy How can I stay healthy and in shape during my pregnancy? There are so many things to do and learn while you're expecting, on top of your normal busy day, that it can be easy to forget about one of the most important things — you. Eating right, light exercise and relaxation are three simple ways to pamper your body and to keep you and baby happy and healthy. Eating Right During pregnancy, it's important to remember that your baby is eating what you eat. Here are a few tips to be sure you're both getting the nutrition you need. Recommendations: Exercise & Relaxation When you're expecting, it's not uncommon to feel like your life has become unfamiliar to you as you learn about, and adjust to, the changes a new addition is sure to bring. One popular way people learn to cope with, or even embrace, change, stress or anxiousness is through therapeutic exercise such as yoga or Pilates. And the good news is that you can do these, too! Yoga and Pilates are both usually acceptable activities for expectant mothers, but everyone should check with their doctor prior to starting a routine. Yoga Though yoga has many different intensity levels, yoga is believed to be beneficial during pregnancy because it helps you breathe and relax. Two very important, and many times very difficult, tasks throughout your pregnancy and during labor. Through concentrated breathing and relaxation/strengthening poses, your body is able to let tension slip away resulting in a new connection with yourself. Practicing yoga is thought to help prepare your body for the process of labor. Pilates Like yoga, Pilates is another methodical exercise that is popular during pregnancy. Pilates is controlled movements designed to improve flexibility, strength, body alignment, proper breathing and concentration. The benefits of this type of exercise for expecting mothers are that it allows you to gently strengthen your body, as well as, raise your awareness of the body itself and breathing. These are all traits that are expected to help you maintain a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. One Reminder: · Don't attempt any sort of exercise without consulting with your physician. · Don't stretch your muscles too much, especially the abdominal muscles. · Don't continue to exercise if you feel light-headed, nauseous, pain, etc. · Don't do any techniques that require you to lie on your back in the second and third trimester. What can I do to help myself get ready for baby? Feeling anxiety about being ready for pregnancy, labor or baby? Two easy ways to calm your nerves so you can enjoy your time is to be aware and be prepared.
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