In addition to personal health habits, there are some important steps you can take to ensure that your environment is a healthy one, too. Follow your local Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines for advice, but you may also consider the following good hygiene practices.
Eat Healthily
Which foods and drinks should I avoid during pregnancy?
Try not to eat liver, undercooked meat or egg, and soft and
unpasteurised dairy products. Limit oily fish, caffeine and
alcohol.
How can I maintain a healthy diet?
A healthy diet includes drinking plenty of water and eating the
recommended daily servings from the different food groups:
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Prevent Infection
How can I avoid picking up an infection during pregnancy?
Wash your hands often with soap and water and avoid certain foods
and pets. Talk to your doctor about which vaccinations you should
have. Avoiding people with an infection is also important.
Exercise
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
If you weren't active before you got pregnant, don’t suddenly take
up strenuous exercise. However, the more active and fit you are
during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your
changing shape and weight gain. Always check with your doctor
before beginning any kind of exercise during pregnancy.
What are the benefits of exercising during pregnancy?
Exercise can help lessen the aches and pains of pregnancy,
increase the likelihood of early recovery after delivery, improve
your ability to sleep, prevent excessive weight gain and keep you
healthy.
How hard should I exercise?
Don’t exhaust yourself. You may need to slow down as your
pregnancy progresses or if your doctor or midwife advises you to.
As a general rule, you should be able to hold a conversation as
you exercise.