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Pregnancy Tips For a Work At Home Mom
When I learned I was pregnant the first time, the first search I did was for pregnancy tips. I wanted to learn everything I could to make sure that my unborn child could grow to be as healthy and strong as possible. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming, though. There’s so much information and many times, one article contradicts another.
But there are some basic pregnancy tips that stand across the board, regardless of your age, how many other children you have, or the work you do.
Take a prenatal vitamin and eat a healthy diet
Many women struggle with morning sickness, sometimes occurring at all hours of the day or night. They also frequently find that pregnancy is a rather exhausting period in a woman’s life. Prenatal vitamins and a healthy diet help to combat morning sickness and provide energy that helps you to get through the day without napping constantly. You don’t want your work to suffer because you’re spending your days going back and forth between the toilet and the bed.
Folate is one of the particularly important minerals for pregnant women. Folate, also known as folic acid, is a B vitamin that can help prevent birth defects. You need 600mcg of folic acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A prenatal vitamin is a quick and convenient way to up your folic acid…
