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Care for the skin of a pregnant woman
The skin of a pregnant woman is taken care of by following the following steps: [1]
- Wash the face twice a day, use a mild cleanser, then dry the skin with a soft towel, in order to prevent acne from appearing on the face.
- Apply a moisturizer to the face after washing dry skin.
- Drink at least eight glasses of water a day; Drinking water often helps to enhance liver function and stabilize the body's hormones.
- Eat dark leafy greens, such as: cauliflower, watercress, and kale. As these vegetables contain important vitamins and minerals for the skin.
- Sleep and rest; Sleep helps to have healthy skin.
- Pregnant women are advised to take vitamins, in order to compensate for the nutritional deficiency during pregnancy.
- Use of sunscreen products; To help the spots that appear on the skin, which are called melasma, disappear, as melasma increases with increasing exposure to the sun, so it is advised to stay away from the sun's rays and not be exposed to it, and it is advised to consult a health care provider in this regard. [2]
Care for a pregnant woman's body
A woman's body during pregnancy goes through many hormonal and body changes; Where the muscles of the body begin to stretch and expand, and the extension is in the abdomen, breasts, upper arms, buttocks, and thighs, but you do not need to worry about these matters; As it will disappear or regress within three months of the birth of the new baby, and therefore it is not recommended to use products that soften and treat muscle stretching, as it is not harmful, but it does not help the woman much. [2]
Pregnant body massage exercises
Pregnant woman massage is a type of regular massage, which aims to relax muscles, reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, and facilitate the movement of the pregnant woman, and thus lead to a feeling of comfort, and the massage is allocated before childbirth with a specific period, and the massage is characterized by special techniques and methods for the comfort of the pregnant woman . [3]
Benefits of massage for pregnant women
Massage or massage has several benefits for a pregnant woman, including the following: [3]
- Improving mood and reducing stress.
- Reducing anxiety and depression after childbirth.
- Reducing the chances of giving birth before the specified time.
- Reducing swelling in the legs.
- Helping to relax the mind, and thus help in dealing with various life changes.
- Note: It is recommended to tell the massage therapist about the comfort of the body during the massage or not.
References
- ↑ ROSE ERICKSON (14-8-2017), "how-to-take-care-of-the-skin-after-delivery" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 18-12-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b Mary 's M Murry, the RN, CNM (25-6-2011), "Pregnancy Week by vBulletin® Week" , Www.mayoclinic.org , Retrieved 18-12-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board, "Prenatal Massage: Powered by vBulletin Help For Your Aches And Pains pregnancy 'search " , Www.babycenter.com , Retrieved 18-12-2017. Edited.
