Pregnant? Your Tummy Care In 5 Tips

 Tummy is the main sign of identity of a pregnant woman, and also the most obvious symptom of her condition. Therefore, today we review 5 tips that we can provide future moms with the proper care of their gut throughout the entire pregnancy.

Weight control, the key to your belly

Weight control is essential, as it prevents many pregnancy complications and is a great investment in health. After pregnancy, you will be able to return more quickly to your previous weight - even more so if you breastfeed - the abdominal involution will be easier and you will feel better. To achieve this, nothing better than eating a healthy and balanced diet and doing regular physical exercise.

Prevents the appearance of stretch marks

As the uterus grows, and with it, the gut of the future mother, the skin of the abdomen stretches. The dreaded stretch marks can appear due to the breakage of the collagen and elastin fibers of the dermis, which will remain in time, similar to a scar.

You can prevent them by hydrating and nourishing the skin properly, constantly throughout the entire pregnancy. There are many products for this, and you can use the one that is most suitable for you.

Protect yourself from the sun, belly in the shade

The skin of the pregnant woman becomes more sensitive to external aggressions, also to solar radiation. Use a cream with high sun protection and try not to expose yourself directly to the sun, to avoid sunburns and spots. 

Throughout pregnancy, you will notice that a dark line appears progressively in the center of the gut, vertically. You should not worry, since it is normal, and it is a hyperpigmentation of the skin in that area of hormonal cause, which will disappear after delivery.

And if abdominal itching appears

A pregnant woman may itch for different reasons, and the area of the body that she itches most frequently is the gut. The most frequent is that it is of the hormonal cause or by the distension of the skin in this area.

To alleviate them, it is advisable to use suitable soothing creams. Avoid very hot water during the shower, avoid scratching, wear breathable clothing made of natural fabrics, and avoid harsh soaps and detergents, as well as fabric softeners, which can cause skin irritation. 

A good bowel habit helps

Keep constipation at bay with a high-fiber diet and plenty of hydration. Avoid as much as possible the appearance of gas (avoid consuming carbonated drinks and flatulent foods, eat slowly, and chew food very well). With this, you will avoid the uncomfortable abdominal distension that these frequent pictures produce during pregnancy.

Along with all these cares of your tummy, do not forget to take care of your baby who is inside you. We advise you to check yourself with Fetal Health Scan in Aylesbury for overall wellbeing and the good health of your baby.