Wondering how you can best take care of yourself during pregnancy? Your health matters, especially as your body is drastically changing right now. In this blog, we want to share some practical ways to care for your physical and mental health so you can thrive during pregnancy.
With an unplanned pregnancy comes lots of changes and questions to navigate. Begin with clarity about your pregnancy with free, lab-quality pregnancy testing and an ultrasound at Pathway to Hope.
Our team is here to better inform you about where your pregnancy stands and point you to professional care for your health during this time. You are not alone.
Confirm Your Pregnancy Health
You need to know where your pregnancy stands with an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy health and your pregnancy options. An ultrasound will help inform you about the following:
- How far along you are (gestational age)
- Your pregnancy’s viability (whether there is a heartbeat and it is progressing)
- Your pregnancy’s location (whether it’s located within the uterus or not)
After receiving positive pregnancy test results with us at Pathway to Hope, we can offer a free limited ultrasound to confirm viability today.
Take Care of Your Physical Health
There are many ways to practice self-care during your pregnancy. Investing in your physical health will not only improve your mood and stress levels but will also impact your mental health in a great way. Some ideas for caring for your physical health during pregnancy include:
- Plan a healthy prenatal diet: Your body needs extra attention and nutrients as your pregnancy progresses every day. Incorporate more protein, fruits and vegetables, water, and less sugar and processed foods.
- Stay moving every day: Stay active each day by taking a moment to engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activity (for at least 150 minutes a week during your pregnancy). Exercising can improve your sleep, reduce stress, and help you stay healthy throughout your pregnancy.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
If your basic needs are not met during pregnancy, you could struggle with mental health. Do your best to stay on top of your physical health, as it directly affects how you feel mentally. Here are simple ways to help your mental health every day during your pregnancy:
- Get enough sleep
- Improve your diet and focus on nutrition
- Be active daily & stretch
- Stay connected to your community & friends
- Find healthy stress relief
Free Pregnancy Support
We know all the changes your body is going through right now can be overwhelming. Do your best to take it day by day and find the pregnancy support you need.
At Pathway to Hope, we offer a full range of services to help you make the best pregnancy decisions for the future. Contact us today to schedule a free pregnancy test to begin the process. We can share more about your unique pregnancy details, options, and our free resources and programs.
