# How To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy Holistically
Preparing your body for pregnancy holistically can make the experience much more enjoyable and can also decrease the likelihood of complications during the pregnancy. Holistic pregnancy preparation involves incorporating healthy lifestyle habits, natural supplements, and stress-reduction techniques into your pre-pregnancy regimen.
## Healthy Lifestyle Habits
A healthy lifestyle is key to successful and safe pregnancy, and this includes:
– Eating nutritious foods
– Focus on eating a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and quality proteins.
– Limit processed and sugary foods as much as possible.
– Exercise regularly
– Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day to stay fit and healthy. Walking, running, yoga and swimming are some examples.
– Get enough sleep
– Working on getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to ensure that your body is well-rested for the pregnancy.
– Have regular doctor/dentist check-ups
– Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor and dentist to ensure that your body is in good health before and during your pregnancy.
## Natural Supplements
There are many natural supplements that can help the body prepare for pregnancy. These may include:
– Folic acid or folate
– Folic acid has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies, so it is important to take it before and during a pregnancy.
– Omega-3 fatty-acids
– Omega-3 fatty-acids are important for a baby’s development and can be found in foods such as wild-caught fish, and supplements such as fish oil.
– Probiotics
– Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can aid in digestion and help the body absorb essential nutrients.
– Iron and iron-rich foods
– Iron is crucial for red-blood cell production and can be found in foods such as spinach, lentils and dark chocolate.
## Stress-Reduction Techniques
It is important to reduce stress as much as possible when preparing for a pregnancy, so consider adding some of the following to your regimen:
– Meditation
– Take 10-20 minutes each day to do some meditation to relax and clear your mind.
– Breathing exercises
– Take a few minutes each day to do deep breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety.
– Mindful movement
– Try gentle yoga, walking or other forms of mindful movement to stay physically and mentally healthy.
– Spend time in nature
– Take a walk in nature, or spend some time connecting with the outdoors to reduce stress levels.
By combining healthy lifestyle habits, natural supplements, and stress-reduction techniques, you can prepare your body holistically for a safe and successful pregnancy.
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