"I'm pregnant (or wanting to get pregnant) - there's no point watching the waistline now". BUSTED. The weight a woman is as she enters her pregnancy is a strong indicator of her risk of getting gestational diabetes. But even beyond the effects in pregnancy, research shows a strong link between a mother's weight and her child's risk of a lifetime battle with the bulge and type 2 diabetes.
"Exercising while pregnant? It might do more harm than good". BUSTED. In fact, research over time has shown that women who exercise during pregnancy tend to have reduced weight gain, more rapid weight loss after pregnancy, improved mood and better sleep patterns. Some recent studies have also shown a lower induction rate and a faster labour in women who exercise regularly during pregnancy.
Smoking: cutting down is "good enough" BUSTED. The latest Aussie health statistics show the ugly truth - around a quarter of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding smoke regularly. If you continue to smoke you're increasing your risk of giving birth to an underweight baby, which in turn, increases the risk of the baby becoming more stressed during birth, resulting in a complicated delivery. So the best thing you can do for you and your baby's long-term health, is to quit smoking for good!
Drink up your coffee, too much is never enough! BUSTED. Research shows drinking two strong cups of coffee a day could double the risk of a miscarriage. As with most things, moderation is the key - stick to one cup of moderate strength coffee a day or try a decaf option.
'I'm eating for two now'. BUSTED. How many times have you heard this one? You need nutrients for two, rather than eating for two as you're not eating for two full-size adults. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables and include a mix of essential fatty acids (EFA), high quality protein, and low GI carbohydrates at every meal. For more free tips on the do's and don'ts of pregnancy and exercise contact us today.
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