Before it all happens...

The other day, I went out for some retail theraphy , on the way to the city I dropped by at the lib to get some pregnancy books - you know to learn a bit more about my future situation and I found this amazing and so funny book called: The Yummy Mummy Survival Guide by Liz Fraser.

Let me share with you some of the things I have learned....


Things you should definitely do before it all starts:

1. Get Fit

As the perfectly formed people at Nike tell us, JUST DO IT. Pregnancy apparently (LOL) plays most havoc with your stomach, so if you can get your abs strong and toned before pregnancy, you'll carry the baby better and you will get back in shape more easily.

The same goes for your back: strong back muscles will make baby carrying easier.

And also we should start toning up our pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic what???

Ha ha, now I got your full attention.

Your pelvic muscles are the ones which will allow you to stop weeing halfway through weeing.They ARE COMPLETELY TRASHED WHEN YOU GIVE BIRTH and unless you sit at your desk squeezing them in while your computer re-boots, you will never get on a trampoline again without incontinence pants.

2. Clean Yourself Out

This is exactly what I plan to do.

If you ever tried to detox then you'll know what a joyous time you are in for, but eqallt, you will know how beneficial it can be.Your baby is gonna grow inside you and if you are clogged up with toxins then your baby willprobably clog up pretty soon too, because anything whichb is in your blood will get into your baby's blood too.

Stop Smoking - (I don't smoke anyway )check

Cut down on coffee - (hesitantly says ohhki) check

Drink less alcohol - I hardly drink but Singapore Sling once in awhile is not bad, is it?)

Drugs - Not in this lifetime I'd do drugs

3.Become a Health Freak

Your growing baby is entirely selfish, and will have no concern for your wellbeing atb all, It will drain all the goodnessoutn of your body, leaving you with dregs, the cheeky young thing.Because pregnancy put such a a huge drain on your body, the healthier you are before you start, the better you will feel, the better the chances of having a helathy, strong baby and the more quickly you will recover afterwards.And after the bay is born, you will need more reserves and stamina.

So eat lots of fresh fruits and veg, up the iron intake(it makes youn less tired),drink lots of water, get plenty of fresh air.You will not regret it.

4. Take Folic Acid.
Top scientists have found very good evidence that taking 400 mg of this stuff for the first three months of pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of your baby developing spina bifida.They now recommend to get your level up before you get pregnant, and that you take it throughout pregnancy.

5. Take a Special Multivitamins
Only take a multivitamin which is specifically designed for pregnancy. Certain vitamins are potentially harmful to the foetus if level gets too high.

Girls- did you really take special pre natal vitamins? Let me here what you did when you were preparing to get pregnant or when you heard that you are pregnant.

Honestly I feel like It's now easier for me to be disciplined in choosing what I eat, to be living healthy. I used to be really lazy in drinking my vitamins but now I don't forget it at all. It's like the discipline switch was turned on.

Anyway, the book The Yummy Mummy by Liz Fraser is really informational but not in a boring way. If you are planning to get knocked up too or already has a bun in the oven - this is definitely a book I can recommend.