maternity clothes Hi Mum Masters When you're pregnant, dressing can be a major fashion challenge even for the trendiest mom-to-be because your body is always changing, and you don't know which clothes in your closet are going to fit from day to day. Suddenly, you're dressing this body that seems totally foreign to you, and you have no idea what's going to look good on it. Olivia Capone Myers, Design Director for A Pea in the Pod, to the rescue! Olivia's pregnant herself. So not only is she a fashion expert, but she knows firsthand how to flatter a woman's new curves. Here are her tips to dressing DON'T MAKE YOUR OVERSIZED SWEATS YOUR GO-TO OUTFIT. "When you're pregnant,...
pregnancy exercises to ease backache Hi Mum Masters Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases but first Always warm up before exercising, and cool down afterwards. Try to keep active on a daily basis; 30 minutes of walking each day can be enough, but if you can’t manage that, any amount is better than nothing. If you haven’t been active or are overweight, start with 3-4 days spread across the week. Avoid any strenuous exercise in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. If you go to exercise classes, make sure your teacher is properly qualified, and knows that you’re pregnant and how many weeks pregnant you are. You might like...
Pregnancy Energy Boosters Hi Mum Masters Growing a baby is tiring work read the following tips that’ll help you win the fight against pregnancy fatigue. 1. WATER Making sure to hydrate is one of the best ways to boost your energy levels. Water is the main component of blood and helps carry key nutrients to your cells, and fatigue is one of the first signs your body is low on fluids. Very few women actually drink six to eight glasses of water per day, and when you’re pregnant you’re supposed to have even more, since your body’s busy making baby’s amniotic fluid. (The water you drink helps constantly replenish the fluid supply.) Dehydration can also up your risk of urinary tract infections and preterm...
Walking for pregnancy Hi Mum Masters Walking is one of the best cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women – especially because it keeps you fit without requiring special equipment or extra cost. It's also a safe activity to continue throughout all nine months of pregnancy and one of the easier ways to start exercising if you haven't previously been active. Remember before walking Start with a slow walk and gradually build up to brisk jaunts of 20 to 60 minutes. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, you can safely do moderate exercise for 20 to 30 minutes on most or all days of the week, as long as your healthcare provider has given you the go-ahead (for...
Pregnancy Backache Hi Mum Masters During pregnancy there is a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis as the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you which can cause backache. you have an extra weight in your uterus and an increasing size of the hollow in your lower back, these factors are also a problem. But unfortunately, every mom must face that extra weight and joints strain. In MumMasters we will show you how to avoid and overcome backache There are several things you can do to prevent backache from happening, and to help you cope with an aching back if it does occur. The tips listed here are going to help...
