One of the most fulfilling and overwhelming experiences for a woman is when she learns that she is going to be a mom soon. It is definitely a joyful event but it also involves great responsibilities. Not only does she need to take care of herself but also the welfare of the baby inside her womb.  Therefore, it is very important to know a lot of tips about pregnancy to ensure safe and easy labor.

In this article, we prepared some tips on what pregnant women should do and observe during the pregnancy stage to take good care of herself and the baby of course.

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   Have regular check up with the doctor – prenatal care is very important as this does not only serve as health care while you are pregnant but moreover it helps you go through the series of check-ups that you need to ensure the good health of your baby. The doctor or midwife will schedule prenatal visits and you should expect further more as your due is nearing. It is very important to follow the scheduled appointments so the doctor could monitor your and your baby's conditions.
   
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   Choose the right foods to eat – a pregnant woman should be cautious with the foods that she is eating since the baby inside the womb is also getting the nutrients from the foods the mother eats. Most pregnant women are prone to anemia since the level of haemoglobin drops during pregnancy stage so it is advisable to eat foods that are rich in iron. It is also best to watch the amount of food intakes as well as the time intervals between meals. It is not good for pregnant moms to eat unpasteurized foods such as dairy products and cheese. It is also best to avoid eating raw fish or meat.
   
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   Get flu shots – most doctors recommend that a pregnant woman should get a flu shot since the immune system weakens during this stage of her life. To avoid getting infected by viruses and infections, it is best to get flu shots.
   
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   Have regular but light exercise routines – most moms are concerned about gaining weight while pregnant. Well, having regular exercise routines is best to prevent excessive weight gain that could eventually affect the difficulty in delivering the baby. Another advantage of having regular exercise is it helps correct the positioning of the baby inside the womb. It is recommendable for pregnant women to take Yoga class or light cardio exercises.
   
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   Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking – most important of all is to avoid bad vices like drinking alcohol or smoking. Those bad vices could affect the health of the baby  one way or the other so just don't run the risk.
   

It is very important to be extra cautious during your pregnancy. You should follow all the doctor's orders because it is for your own good and most especially for the sake of the little angel inside your womb. The tips discussed in this post will also be extremely helpful.