How to avoid being sick if I am pregnant?
When a woman is pregnant, her immune system is naturally suppressed to allow the baby to grow. However, when cold and flu season rolls around, this can be a bad combination.
We are going to tell you some ideas to keep you safe this winter naturally increasing your immune system and to keep you healthy.
How to boost the immune system during the winter months
1. Stay active
With the arrival of the cold, surely what you most want is to curl up with your blanket on the sofa, but as long as your doctor does not advise you against exercise during pregnancy, try to do at least 30 minutes physical activity almost every day.
Exercise helps boost immunity:
- The antibodies and the white blood cells of the blood release faster into the bloodstream when we exercise. This will allow the body detect disease earlier.
2. Stay hydrated
Thinking that since it's cold you don't need to drink so much water is wrong. Staying well hydrated helps the body function at an optimal level
Help your immune system by drinking enough water. Pregnant women are recommended to drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Advice: Always carry a bottle of water with you, regardless of the time of year.
3. Protect yourself from germs
Avoiding germs and infections during the winter can be challenging. Try to wash your hands often. This is the best way to keep infections at bay, and when there is no possibility of washing them a good option is to carry a hand sanitizer or a clean tissue in your bag.
Avoid the direct contact with sick people.
4. Eat healthy
Eating a balanced diet while pregnant is the best way to boost immunity and prevent illness during winter.
It is also advisable increase vitamin C intake, preferably with the increase of foods rich in this vitamin such as strawberries, peppers and orange juice instead of taking an additional supplement.
5. Sleep well
The lack of sleep can affect the immune system, so it makes us more likely to get sick.
Make the most of the winter months and get plenty of rest. This will allow you to "prepare" for sleepless nights with your newborn baby in the near future.
Do you have any special tips for dealing with the cold during pregnancy? Share them with us.
Keep reading:
- How to avoid colds during pregnancy?
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