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Many pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, but it is important to note that this likely will not last too far beyond your first trimester. To manage these feelings of nausea, stay hydrated, says Dr Kennedy. “It is best to avoid drinking too much water at once as this can worsen nausea.” The same goes for your meals - rather than eating big meals, eat smaller meals more frequently. Dr Kennedy notes that even if you are not feeling great, try to prevent having an empty stomach as this can worsen nausea. “Exercise strengthens your muscles and heart, promotes healthy weight gain in pregnancy, manages stress, helps with sleep and eases backache.” “Certain foods or smells may trigger nausea, so it is best to take note of these and avoid them, if possible,” she adds. Along with a balanced diet and proper hydration, getting enough good-quality sleep is key. Exercise is also important -and will continue to be as your pregnancy progresses so if you have not yet started a regular exercise routine, now is the time. “Exercise is safe and recommended during pregnancy, unless you are otherwise advised by your doctor. Exercise strengthens your muscles and heart, promotes healthy weight gain in pregnancy, manages stress, helps with sleep, eases backache and the discomforts of pregnancy,” says Dr Kennedy. Start off with exercises that are suitable for pregnancy, such as walking, swimming, prenatal yoga or low impact aerobics, advises Dr Kennedy.
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