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Nothing is more precious than a newborn baby. This time should be spent preparing your body for what's coming next and preparing your baby for life. Nutrition is more important during preganancy than at any other time. If you have a chance to relax or sleep in, do it now. Read on for more tips.

Try to avoid getting live-virus vaccines when you are pregnant. These types of vaccines can actually cause harm to your unborn baby. Vaccines that have live-viruses include chicken pox, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, and Rubella. Also, do not get the nasal flu vaccine as this can also cause damage to your baby.

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, see your practitioner before you get pregnant. Find out what to expect before you jump into anything too soon. Also, make sure you are mentally and physically ready. Don't ever take your body down a road that it's not yet ready to handle.

Consume at least 15 milligrams of zinc each day when you are pregnant. Many women have a zinc deficiency during pregnancy. This can affect their baby's growth and immune system. Some studies have indicated that not consuming enough zinc can also affect the immune system of your unborn child's offspring.

Let yourself be pampered. Especially in the last few months you will probably be very uncomfortable. Check with your local massage parlors and day spas. Many of them will offer pregnancy massages that are designed for your needs. If you are past your due date some of them may actually be able to use pressure points to induce labor.

Pregnant women want to do everything they can to keep their newborn baby safe. Taking folic acid is very important for a baby's development and should be taken especially during the first trimester. Folic acid ensures proper brain and spinal cord formation. The recommended dose for pregnant women is a thousand micrograms each day.

Morning sickness is named wrong. Some women get sick all day long. If you are prone to this, keep a package of saltine crackers by your bed, munch one slowly upon waking. Ginger is also very helpful for that sick feeling and comes in many forms, such as fresh root, candy, sodas and teas.

To ensure the optimal health of your baby and yourself during pregnancy, it is wise to obtain regular prenatal care. This is best provided by an obstetrician who is a specialist in the care of the mother during pregnancy and who also delivers the baby when the time comes to do so.

Make sure you drink enough water every day. This is important because it will keep you hydrated and it will also help with your skin. Dehydration can lead to premature labor and contractions. Water also gets your blood flowing through your body and helps rid your body of toxins.

If this is your first baby or your fifth, you are sure to discover something new over the course of your pregnancy. Mothers of all experience levels will be able to learn from what they've read here and become better parents.

Find out about having a healthy pregnancy with Fit Healthy Moms for some tips on pregancy both before and after you are blessed with having a baby.

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