Healthy Pregnancy Information on Proper Beauty Care, Exercise & Nutrition
Women are having babies later in life, and many
women are into their forties before the biological
time bomb goes off, leaving them thinking, "Omigad:
I've just got to have a baby RIGHT NOW". The
sudden baby urge is a phenomenon that has never
been explained satisfactorily, and now, with women
starting high-powered careers in their twenties,
and realizing fifteen years down the road that, in
the struggle of getting that MBA they forgot to do
things about getting pregnant, it isn't so much
explored as it is attacked with calendars,
hormones, thermometers and implantations.
It's safer than ever before to have a late-life
child, but Down syndrome and other birth defects
do become more likely, and complications that
result in injury to the mother are more likely
too. The fact is, our bodies are vastly different
at forty-something than they are at
twenty-something; less resilient, longer to heal.
Modern medical care makes it possible for preemies
of under one pound to grow into healthy adults,
and with today's understanding of the importance
of planning, nutrition, and supplements such as
folic acid, older moms experience much less risk
than they did even ten years ago.
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With Today’s Maternity Clothing Your Don’t
Have to Give Up Being Fashionable
 Designers
are finally getting it: pregnant women won't wear
iron-on baby ducks, appliquéd flowers or
embroidered tops that say "Baby" on them. In fact,
most expecting mothers work outside the home, and
would prefer clothing that fits a professional
image.
We want maternity wear that's comfortable, that
takes into account the fact that pregnancy causes
waistlines to widen and ankles to swell. Having a
pretty wardrobe while you're expecting does more
than keep people at work from staring at your
navel: it's also a source of comfort and pleasure
at a time when both are at a premium.
Modern women and busy working moms have a say about what they will and
won't wear, and smart designers understand that
maternity clothing should be comfortable,
attractive and stylish. The new maternity clothes
look great and contain your expanding pregnant
body with a minimum of fuss. Don't settle for
"cute" clothes in ruffled gingham, pink or blue.
Check out one of the internet’s best maternity clothing stores that carries the latest fashions
and career appropriate clothes.
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If you're pregnant and in your late thirties to
early forties, you probably have inner and outer
resources than younger women. You've probably
planned your pregnancy, painted the nursery and
are emotionally ready for motherhood. You may even
have money saved for your child's education. So,
with all your ducks in a tidy row, it may seem
even more unfair that morning sickness, fatigue,
bloating and blotchy skin are dancing attendance
on your upcoming blessed event.
It may not be a surprise to you that many of the
things you should be doing to stay healthy during
pregnancy are also the things that will keep you
looking your best, even in those early, wretched
and retching, weeks. Read on for before, during
and after beauty tips for pregnant ladies and
brand-new moms.
1. I know you think you should be and could be
Superwoman. You could try, but you'll probably
just wear yourself out, and frankly, they don't
give awards for Superwomen. If you can afford it,
cut back on the work hours, take every sick day,
holiday and personal day off, and don't even think
about taking a shorter-than-usual maternity leave.
2. Rest. Step away from the computer, put your
feet up, close your eyes, read a book, listen to
music. Sleep doesn't count as rest, by the way:
your normal nighttime sleep is also still
required. Rest in between meetings at work, take
naps on weekends, and avoid social events you
don't really want to attend anyway by saying
quietly (and with just a hint of gravity), "Oh,
I'd love to, but I can't. I have to rest."
3. To assist you in resting, consider having
groceries or dry cleaning delivered, go out for a
meal once in awhile instead of cooking at home,
and enlist the aid of those who live with you in
things like doing the dishes, putting stuff away,
or cleaning the tub. You might feel guilty before
the baby comes, but once that wee creature
arrives, you'll kick yourself for not having
pre-trained your family to help.
4. When you aren't resting, exercise. Take walks,
go swimming or take water aerobics, do whatever
activities your ob-gyn says is okay for your
particular stage of gestated bliss. Exercise is
great for the skin, perks up the mental attitude,
keeps the kilos down, and promotes your baby's
health too.
5. Obviously, you won't smoke, take dope, use
over-the-counter medications, or drink alcohol.
Pay attention to your caffeine intake, too
(remember, what Mommy does, Baby does too). Also,
watch the sugar. Diabetes occurs more frequently
in older pregnant women, and watching your diet
can help keep your blood sugar under control.
6. Undereye circles sometimes come along with
morning sickness because you get dehydrated, and
it shows up in the thinning skin under the eyes.
Drink plenty of water throughout your pregnancy.
7. Buy the prettiest maternity clothes you can
find. Subsiding into sweats for months on end will
compound any feelings of unattractiveness you may
experience. Your body will certainly grow
rounder--even around the ankles--but that's no
reason to give up on fashion. Fashion loves you,
and will always take you back.
8. Your skin color may change during pregnancy,
and you may need to buy different shades of
makeup. Some lucky women look fabulous between
months four and eight: their skin glows, their
eyes sparkle. If you are one of these women, count
your blessings. If you're one of the other 90%,
treat yourself to an occasional facial.
9. Some women get acne from the drastic hormonal
surges of pregnancy. Check with your doctor before
using anything remotely medicinal: your skin may
absorb chemicals that aren't good for the baby.
The acne is temporary, and will disappear once
your body's hormone levels have evened out.
10. During your pregnancy and after the baby
comes, accept help when it's offered. Lots of new
moms feel that they should be able to do
everything themselves, but in fact, it takes a
village to keep Baby's laundry done. Line up a
reliable sitter before the birth, so that as soon
as you can, you can go out for dinner or a movie
without worrying. Let friends cook you dinner, and
coerce family members into chores. Fatherly
creatures should also be pressed into service when
it comes to hourly chores such as feeding,
changing or holding Baby.Training your partner in
baby-tending does more than get you some extra
sleep: it helps Dad and Baby bond.
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