Self-care has become such a buzzword lately. We hear it all the time in the media but what does self-care really mean? Self-care means doing whatever it is you need to do to take care of yourself and maintain certain level of balance in your life.
Even when you’re not pregnant, life can get pretty hectic and when you add pregnancy to the mix it can feel incredibly overwhelming. Not only do you have the regular stressors to deal with but on top of that, you have raging hormones coupled with new experiences and the prospect of bringing a new human being into the world.
This is enough to drive a person bonkers.When you are pregnant, it is always advisable to sit in a good posture. Sitting the right way is important and comes with so many benefits. Depending on the way you usually sit, the foetus can be in good shape or in bad shape.
Poor sitting positions for a pregnant woman is believed to cause headaches, abdominal and pelvic pain at times. These are the sitting positions you should avoid when pregnant:
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While sitting, avoid crossing your legs
This position is dangerous than you can imagine. Some of the risks associated with it include barring and hindering the smooth flow of blood across the body. This can eventually cause swelling of the ankles and varicose vein
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Sitting for long in the same position
This habit is common among most pregnant women. Sit for at least five minutes and change the position. You can stretch your legs and hands and retain the same sitting positions. However, don’t stay over 15 minutes in the same position.
Try as much as possible changing the position to enhance the flow of blood to the foetus effectively.
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Slouching
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Some expectant mothers love this position because it makes them feel comfortable. However, this is the biggest mistake you should never make because it causes back pain.
Self-care can take a lot of different forms but what self-care always is doing something to improve your physical or mental wellbeing. Regular self-care is extremely beneficial and can help moms-to-be have a wonderful pregnancy experience.
Although moms and women, in general, tend to gravitate to self-sacrifice, the women who practice self-care on a regular basis are the ones who have easy pregnancies.