Tip 1
One of the most common problems that can occur during pregnancy is gestational diabetes.
Reflexology can detect when the pancreas is overworking, and inform the mother to be to reduce her intake of sugary foods and drinks. Also increasing water will help the organ to function more optimally and dilute the syrupy build up in the bloodstream.
The placenta filters toxins from the mother but sometimes the pancreas just stops working temporarily during pregnancy. This can be dangerous for the baby and needs to be closely monitored as bub may need to be delivered early.
Tip 2
Foods to be avoided during pregnancy include soft cheeses, undercooked eggs, salads that have been sitting in a salad bar for a long period of time.
Listeria and Salmonella are the main bacteria found in raw foods or slightly cooked foods. For instance undercooked meat like deli ham and salami. Raw fish or undercooked fish…sushi is out!
Some fish like flake and shark can be high in mercury. These are often sold when ordering fish & chips.
Raw sprouts like alfalfa, radish and mung beans could carry bacteria as its difficult to wash them thoroughly enough.
Avoiding caffeine in the first trimester is often recommended. Limiting cups of coffee…evidence suggests there is a chance of miscarriage.
Unpasteurised juices sold at markets have a risk of bacteria and toxins that may be a risk to the fetus.
Always was fruit and vegetables thoroughly as the soils they are grown in may have been contaminated by pesticides etc.
Certain vitamins can be toxic like Vitamin A, E and B6.
Tip 3
Exercise during pregnancy is encouraged. However, to start a strict and arduous regime would be a shock to the body and put undue stress on muscles.
Yoga is gentle and many of the poses are supportive to opening of joints and lightly toning muscles within to help with delivery.
When your baby becomes bigger towards the end of your pregnancy, the best delivery position for baby is the anterior position (back of their head towards the front of your tummy).
If you get down onto the floor regularly on hands and knees, this allows your belly to hang freely, giving some space for bub to turn around into the ideal position ready for birth!