7 Secrets For Pregnancy!

These are 7 great tips for pregnancy written by Dr. V Sachar. Dr. Sachar is a high risk

pregnancy specialist, who has created the world's first cosmetic line devoted toward safe,

non-toxic products for pregnancy. Toxin exposure during pregnancy may be associated

with the development of adult diseases later in life. These diseases may have origins early

in life from toxin exposure even in utero.

1. Continue to exercise!Continuing to exercise during pregnancy, better prepares you for your delivery, and

regular exercise helps keep your weight gain in check. 30 minutes of exercise on most,

if not every day of the week is recommended. Keeping your intensity to a level such

that you can easily talk while exercising, will not cause any risk to the baby. Note,

during pregnancy, low impact exercise, that does not expose you to injury is only

recommended (no rollerblading!); always discuss your exercise regimen with your

obstetrician. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information refer here:

http://www.acog.org/Resources%20And%20Publications/Committee%20Opinions/C

ommittee%20on%20Obstetric%20Practice/Exercise%20During%20Pregnancy%20and

%20the%20Postpartum%20Period.aspx

Safe exercise is recommended, skateboarding is NOT!

2. Don't eat for the baby!For the longest time, it was believed that you have to gain 35-40lbs for every

pregnancy, regardless of your pre-pregnancy weight. What happened though, is that

women who were already obese to start with, were becoming morbidly obese because

they thought they had to. The World Health Organization and the American Congress of

Obstetricians and Gynecologists have recognized this and recently recommended

tailoring women's pregnancy associated weight gain to their pre pregnancy weight.

Make Healthy Choices During Your Pregnancy

For more information refer here:

http://www.acog.org/Resources%20And%20Publications/Committee%20Opinions/Com

mittee%20on%20Obstetric%20Practice/Weight%20Gain%20During%20Pregnancy.aspx .

Always discuss recommended weight gain with your obstetrician.

3. Limit Your Exposure to Toxins!

Air-pollution, second hand smoke, radiation, and even your makeup are sources of fetal

toxins. Your makeup may contain parabens, lead, bismuth chloride, phthalates, and other

chemicals which may be toxic to your baby, and/or your skin. Parabens are associated

with endocrine disruption and future impaired fertility in the baby, and breast cancer in

the mother. The surge of hormones and changes in your immune system can make your

skin very sensitive to chemicals commonly found in makeup. Makeup you always used,

may now cause acne, rashes, and other inflammatory eruptions. Try to use safe cosmetics

that are non-toxic during pregnancy. Refer to www.VSACHARMD.com for more

information and to purchase the world's only non-toxic safe makeup created exclusively

for pregnant women!

4. Caffeine Can Be Your Friend!

Many women suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.

This causes numbness and tinging in the hands, and can be very uncomfortable.

Generalized pregnancy induced edema occurs around the nerves near your writs and

causes compression, and numbness. Caffeine is a natural diuretic and can often control

this problem. 1-2 cups a day can benefit those suffering from carpal tunnel, as well as

alleviate many headaches and migraines in pregnancy! We recommend discussing this

with your obstetrician before using caffeine to treat these 2 conditions.

5. Take Your Prenatal Vitamin at Night!

I have had thousands of women complain of nausea in the morning after taking their

prenatal vitamin. They did not have morning sickness type of nausea. Personally, I have

tried a prenatal pill too, and had severe nausea 1 hour later! To avoid this, take your

prenatal vitamin with your dinner. By the time it starts to get dissolved, you will be asleep,

and won't experience all of the side effects.

6. Heartburn in Pregnancy!

Almost everybody experiences heartburn during their pregnancy. The cause is relaxation

of the valve between the esophagus and the stomach AND slowed gastric emptying.

These are secondary to the hormones of pregnancy, specifically Progesterone. Avoiding

some of the triggers may be the easiest way to treat this condition. Caffeine, tea, tomato

sauce (pizza, spaghetti), orange juice, big meals...these may all trigger the symptoms of

heartburn. This occurs because the acid from the stomach rises into the lower part of the

food pipe, and gives a very uncomfortable burning sensation. If avoiding these foods

doesn't help, try over the counter medications such as Tums. This is a simple fix, but

doesn't always work. If you continue to have persistent heartburn, discuss it with your

obstetrician, and they can prescribe effective medical treatment. Note, heartburn, also

known as gastric reflux is a major cause of nocturnal asthma. For patients with asthma,

with worsening symptoms, treatment of your acid reflux may control your symptoms!

7. Varicose Veins!

Pregnancy is a major risk factor for varicose veins. They can range in severity from a

cosmetic irritation, to severe pain. They occur as the pregnancy progresses because the

pregnant uterus prevents blood from returning from your legs to your pelvis. It is similar

to stepping on a hose; the water backs up, and the hose dilates. The hormones of

pregnancy also contribute to varicose veins. Unfortunately, these veins aren't limited to

just your legs, and can occur in the vulva, and be very large and disfiguring. Hemorrhoids

are another version of varicose veins! Fortunately there are a few solutions. Elevating

your legs whenever possible will help eliminate the force of gravity. The most effective

however is medical grade support hose. If you are at risk for varicose veins, be proactive;

get support TED hose earlier, go prevent their formation, vs after they have formed. 4For

those with painful varicose veins in the vulva, there are support hose for this as well.

Discuss this with your obstetrician, and they can give you a prescription. They may be a

little expensive, but using these will prevent further varicose veins from developing and

alleviate some of the discomfort. For hemorrhoids, a stool softener, high fiber, and lots of

water will also help.

For more helpful pregnancy hints, instructional pregnancy videos, upcoming podcasts

and to get more information about the world's first non-toxic makeup exclusively for

pregnant women, please go to www.VSACHARMD.com.

Note: Before making any medical decisions in your pregnancy, discuss

them with your obstetrician. The views in this blog are for information and

entertainment only, not to be taken as medical advice.

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