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PREGNANCY
Drinking
can ease pregnancy aches and pains
oping baby. Bottled water can also be a concern, since most
brands can come from any source and remain unregulated.
Instead, consider adding alkaline water to your daily intake.
By using oxygenated drinking water such as Alkame
Water, you can enhance your energy levels as well as give
your immune system a boost through added antioxidant
properties in the water.
Unlike its tap and bottled water counterparts, Alkame is
created in such a way that cells in the body absorb water
much faster so that it hydrates you (and baby) more
completely. Better yet, the bottle is made of biodegradable
plastic, making it safer for mother and baby. The bottles
have a long shelf life, and they are BPA-free and 100 percent
recyclable.
Experts also recommend spreading your water intake
throughout the day rather than larger glasses a few times
a day. In this way, you and your baby will be assured of
staying hydrated at all times. A
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All of these symptoms, however, can be alleviated naturally
by drinking water, say experts.
“Pregnancy can be a taxing time for a mother’s body,”
says Dr. Pietro Baio, DC, of Performance Edge Chiby
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Being pregnant can be one of the most joyous
occasions in life, but it is not without its challenges.
It can mean joint pain and stiffness,
added weight gain, mworning sickness, heartburn, leg
cramps and water retention.
Have a Drink...of Water
ropractic, P.C. “Vitamins and minerals are now needed
for both mom and child. The increased consumption
can cause a decrease in natural alkaline minerals,
which can be a factor in morning sickness and the
possibility of the child being born with jaundice.
Adding alkaline water to the drinking regime of the
mother during pregnancy can aid in a smoother pregnancy
and birth.”
According to the American Pregnancy Association, dehydration
can lead to miscarriages and preterm labor, as
well as constipation and fatigue. The takeaway mes sage for
women who are pregnant? Drink more water.
That is why a minimum of six to eight glasses of water
per day (10-12 are even better) is recommended to avoid
dehydration, possible cramping and other problems.
Think about it: Water acts as the body’s transportation
system by carrying nutrients through the blood to the
baby, aiding in digestion, flushing the system of unwanted
toxins, and generally keeping our internal systems
running smoothly.
Consider the source
Not all water is the same, however. Tap water, for example,
has been known to contain high levels of lead and other
potentially harmful ingredients for you and your devel-
Finding some comfort when carrying Multiples
• If it becomes too uncomfortable for you to sleep in your bed, you could try sleeping or relaxing in
a reclining chair. You should be able to get comfortable and you will be able to lie back without lying
flat on your back. The footstool lever, pushing the chair forward, will also help you get up.
• Another more comfortable position for resting may be found in a memory foam or latex bed but you
may need some help getting up, though!
• For the aches and pains of pregnancy, try using a heating pad and hot water bottles can also help
relieve pain. Hot showers may help you relax as well.
• To relieve pressure and backache, try kneeling on all fours and slowly rocking back and forth.
• Since you will probably be very large and somewhat off-balance toward the end of your pregnancy,
always wear flat shoes (with rubber soles, if possible, to protect against slipping). Hold onto railings
when going up and down stairs, and be careful of carrying heavy things, such as other children,
baskets of laundry, or bags of groceries. Try picking things up with your toes rather than bending over.
• Do not buy an extensive maternity wardrobe in the beginning. You may go through three sizes during
your pregnancy. Try borrowing clothes or buying used maternity clothes. Contact your local parents
of multiples club to see if they have any maternity clothes for sale.
• By your last trimester, it may be difficult to get the panels on maternity underwear, pantyhose or
pants even halfway up your belly. Try wearing regular bikini underwear, forget the pantyhose (wear
socks to keep warm) and wear dresses instead of pants. Try large, bulky sweaters or sweatshirts for
outside coverings.
• Even at your largest, you may be able to wear men’s large or extra large sweatshirts and sweatpants.
Sweat suits are great for early days home from the hospital with babies—they are comfortable and fit
well, no matter how much weight you have gained during your pregnancy. During those early days
when day and night seem to blend together, sweat suits will be comfortable to sleep in and still look
nice if someone stops by unexpectedly.
• Have someone take pictures of you in your last trimester. It will be fun to look back at them
(wait a few months after your pregnancy ends!) and marvel at the stomach’s capacity to stretch.
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