| Are you ready for childbearing? This is a question | | | | your way to a healthy living. However, your workouts |
| which you must ask yourself before conceiving a child. | | | | should be performed under the guidance of a trained |
| Pregnancy is a phase that requires mental and | | | | physical trainer, else it can be dangerous. |
| physical readiness. The three quarters of pregnancy | | | | It is not only you who needs to be ready for |
| may not be fun, not necessarily for every woman. It | | | | pregnancy, your spouse and other family members |
| has its own pros and cons. If you and your family are | | | | too should be prepared. The family should be able to |
| mentally prepared to accept changes then there is no | | | | cope with your mood swings, fears and other |
| harm in going ahead with the decision. However, if you | | | | challenges. They should be ready to face the changes |
| have qualms or fears, then it is important to settle | | | | that you may experience during this stage. Some |
| them before conceiving. | | | | women become cranky and irritable, some feel |
| Educate yourself and read up books to improve your | | | | gloomy and melancholic, while others may feel |
| knowledge about what to expect during those days. | | | | depressed. Such behavior needs to be handled very |
| Consult a doctor for guidance and advice. It will help | | | | thoughtfully by the family members. They need to be |
| you prepare physically too. If you want a healthy child | | | | sensitive while dealing with you. |
| then you may have to make some lifestyle changes | | | | Apart from this, you should also be at peace with |
| too. Your eating habits can affect the health of your | | | | yourself. If you are under stress or disturbed due to |
| child during and after pregnancy. So start altering your | | | | some reason then it is best to avoid pregnancy. Deal |
| eating habits before you get pregnant. Making the | | | | with the stressor first and ensure that you are not |
| switch early will bring more adaptability later during the | | | | disturbed mentally. Peace of mind is very important |
| childbearing days. | | | | and it will affect the temperament of your child. |
| Pregnancy fitness is also important during this stage. | | | | Prepare yourself to take a plunge in childbearing. Get |
| Moderate exercise will ensure high level of energy | | | | ready, mentally and physically before you enter the |
| throughout the day. It will also help in keeping your | | | | world of motherhood. Make it a beautiful phase of |
| spirits high. Mood swing, which is a common symptom | | | | your life that you will cherish for years to come. |
| of childbearing will not affect you much if you exercise | | | | |