These are 7 great tips for pregnancy written by Dr. V Sachar.Dr. Sachar is a high risk pregnancy specialist, who has created the world's first cosmetic line devoted toward safe, non-toxic products for pregnancy.

1. 7 Secrets For Pregnancy!
These are 7 great tips for pregnancy written by Dr. V Sachar. Dr. Sachar is a high risk
pregnancy specialist, who has created the world's first cosmetic line devoted toward safe,
non-toxic products for pregnancy. Toxin exposure during pregnancy may be associated
with the development of adult diseases later in life. These diseases may have origins early
in life from toxin exposure even in utero.

2. 1. Continue to exercise!
Continuing to exercise during pregnancy, better prepares you for your delivery, and
regular exercise helps keep your weight gain in check. 30 minutes of exercise on most,
if not every day of the week is recommended. Keeping your intensity to a level such
that you can easily talk while exercising, will not cause any risk to the baby. Note,
during pregnancy, low impact exercise, that does not expose you to injury is only
recommended (no rollerblading!); always discuss your exercise regimen with your
obstetrician. __________________________________________
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3. Safe exercise is recommended, skateboarding is NOT!

4. 2. Don't eat for the baby!
For the longest time, it was believed that you have to gain 35-40lbs for every
pregnancy, regardless of your pre-pregnancy weight. What happened though, is that
women who were already obese to start with, were becoming morbidly obese because
they thought they had to. The World Health Organization and the American Congress of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists have recognized this and recently recommended
tailoring women's pregnancy associated weight gain to their pre pregnancy weight.
Make Healthy Choices During Your Pregnancy

5. For more information refer here:
http://www.acog.org/Resources%20And%20Publications/Committee%20Opinions/Com
mittee%20on%20Obstetric%20Practice/Weight%20Gain%20During%20Pregnancy.aspx .
Always discuss recommended weight gain with your obstetrician.
3. Limit Your Exposure to Toxins!

6. Air-pollution, second hand smoke, radiation, and even your makeup are sources of fetal
toxins. Your makeup may contain parabens, lead, bismuth chloride, phthalates, and other
chemicals which may be toxic to your baby, and/or your skin. Parabens are associated
with endocrine disruption and future impaired fertility in the baby, and breast cancer in
the mother. The surge of hormones and changes in your immune system can make your
skin very sensitive to chemicals commonly found in makeup. Makeup you always used,
may now cause acne, rashes, and other inflammatory eruptions. Try to use safe cosmetics
that are non-toxic during pregnancy. Refer to www.VSACHARMD.com for more
information and to purchase the world's only non-toxic safe makeup created exclusively
for pregnant women!

7. 4. Caffeine Can Be Your Friend!
Many women suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.
This causes numbness and tinging in the hands, and can be very uncomfortable.
Generalized pregnancy induced edema occurs around the nerves near your writs and
causes compression, and numbness. Caffeine is a natural diuretic and can often control
this problem. 1-2 cups a day can benefit those suffering from carpal tunnel, as well as
alleviate many headaches and migraines in pregnancy! We recommend discussing this
with your obstetrician before using caffeine to treat these 2 conditions.

9. 5. Take Your Prenatal Vitamin at Night!
I have had thousands of women complain of nausea in the morning after taking their
prenatal vitamin. They did not have morning sickness type of nausea. Personally, I have
tried a prenatal pill too, and had severe nausea 1 hour later! To avoid this, take your
prenatal vitamin with your dinner. By the time it starts to get dissolved, you will be asleep,
and won't experience all of the side effects.

10. 6. Heartburn in Pregnancy!
Almost everybody experiences heartburn during their pregnancy. The cause is relaxation
of the valve between the esophagus and the stomach AND slowed gastric emptying.
These are secondary to the hormones of pregnancy, specifically Progesterone. Avoiding
some of the triggers may be the easiest way to treat this condition. Caffeine, tea, tomato
sauce (pizza, spaghetti), orange juice, big meals...these may all trigger the symptoms of
heartburn. This occurs because the acid from the stomach rises into the lower part of the
food pipe, and gives a very uncomfortable burning sensation. If avoiding these foods
doesn't help, try over the counter medications such as Tums. This is a simple fix, but
doesn't always work. If you continue to have persistent heartburn, discuss it with your

11. obstetrician, and they can prescribe effective medical treatment. Note, heartburn, also
known as gastric reflux is a major cause of nocturnal asthma. For patients with asthma,
with worsening symptoms, treatment of your acid reflux may control your symptoms!
7. Varicose Veins!
Pregnancy is a major risk factor for varicose veins. They can range in severity from a
cosmetic irritation, to severe pain. They occur as the pregnancy progresses because the
pregnant uterus prevents blood from returning from your legs to your pelvis. It is similar
to stepping on a hose; the water backs up, and the hose dilates. The hormones of

12. pregnancy also contribute to varicose veins. Unfortunately, these veins aren't limited to
just your legs, and can occur in the vulva, and be very large and disfiguring. Hemorrhoids
are another version of varicose veins! Fortunately there are a few solutions. Elevating
your legs whenever possible will help eliminate the force of gravity. The most effective
however is medical grade support hose. If you are at risk for varicose veins, be proactive;
get support TED hose earlier, go prevent their formation, vs after they have formed. 4For
those with painful varicose veins in the vulva, there are support hose for this as well.
Discuss this with your obstetrician, and they can give you a prescription. They may be a
little expensive, but using these will prevent further varicose veins from developing and
alleviate some of the discomfort. For hemorrhoids, a stool softener, high fiber, and lots of
water will also help.
For more helpful pregnancy hints, instructional pregnancy videos, upcoming podcasts
and to get more information about the world's first non-toxic makeup exclusively for

13. pregnant women, please go to www.VSACHARMD.com.
Note: Before making any medical decisions in your pregnancy, discuss
them with your obstetrician. The views in this blog are for information and
entertainment only, not to be taken as medical advice.
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