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Like most first time expecting moms, when I was pregnant with my first child I had no idea what to expect. I did tons of research and tried to make the best decisions I possibly could. Now that I\u2019ve experienced pregnancy and childbirth twice, I decided to share what I\u2019ve learned along the way. Here are some pregnancy do\u2019s and don\u2019ts according to my personal experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a food-based prenatal vitamin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my pregnancy, I read The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth<\/a><\/strong> by Genevieve Howland. I learned so much from this book and I highly recommend it to all expecting mamas. One of the first things I learned was the importance of food-based prenatals.
According to studies, food-based prenatals are more absorbable and gentler on the stomach than synthetic prenatals, because they are derived from food instead of isolated vitamins. Because they are derived from food, these prenatal blends contain the enzymes, phytonutrients, and other co-factors that make the vitamin most absorbable and add to the spectrum of nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I personally took Actif Organics<\/a><\/strong> prenatal vitamin and I honestly loved them. Later in my pregnancy I also took MegaFood Baby & Me 2<\/a><\/strong> prenatals and alternated between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat healthy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one is pretty obvious but too important to leave out of this blog post. Eating healthy during pregnancy can actually be tricky, since there are things you should avoid that you probably didn\u2019t think were unsafe. Healthy foods like papaya, pineapple and even eggplant are not recommended to eat during pregnancy as they might increase the risk of miscarriage. Definitely do your research, even with foods like fruits and vegetables. It\u2019s important to stay informed and keep yourself and baby safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in a juicer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and food aversions can make it hard to eat a balanced diet, especially in the first trimester. To make your life easier, invest in a high quality juicer and you\u2019ll be able to get all the nutrients you need right in a glass. I opted for the Breville BJE430SIL Juice Fountain Cold<\/a><\/strong>. I absolutely love this juicer! It features Cold Spin Technology which prevents damage to vitamins and minerals from heat and processing. It\u2019s easy to clean and fits nicely right on my counter top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so important to exercise during pregnancy to keep your body in shape. Exercise can also help relieve stress, and build more stamina needed for labor and delivery. It can even help prevent gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One very essential exercise to do during pregnancy are pelvic floor exercises a.k.a. kegels! These are key to preventing incontinence and can ultimately lead to a shorter labor and a faster post-birth recovery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to do kegels:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n