As long as you are otherwise healthy, and your doctor doesn’t have any objections, you should exercise regularly while you’re pregnant.  Women should try to perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-level activities every week.  One of the best types of exercises to perform while pregnant is walking.  Try to schedule yourself for a brisk walk for 30 minutes every day if possible. If you performed activities such as running or other intensive physical activities before you were pregnant, you can continue to do these activities while you’re pregnant.  Throughout your pregnancy you should consult with your doctor as to when and how to reduce such activity if required. 150 minutes is equal to 2 hours and 30 minutes.  At 30 minutes per day, you would only need to perform activities for 5 out of the 7 days of the week.  You can even perform activities for as little as 10 minutes at a time if that works for you. If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, one of the best things you can do is change your diet to be as healthy as possible.  If possible, enlist the help of a dietician to help you plan your meals and select the types of foods you should eat regularly (and which ones to avoid).  The following foods should be part of a balanced diet while you’re pregnant:   Whole grains. Breads, cereals, pastas and brown rice.  Fruits. Any type of fresh, frozen or canned fruits are great.  If you choose canned fruits, look for ones without any added sugar.  Vegetables. Any type of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables in a variety of colors are best.  If you choose canned vegetables, look for ones without any added salt.  It is also a good idea to avoid raw sprouts.  Lean protein. Meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and peas, peanut butter, soy products and nuts. You should avoid eating tilefish, shark, swordfish and king mackerel.  You should limit the amount of tuna you eat to 6 ounces per week.  It is recommended that you reheat deli meats or hot dogs before you eat them.  Low-fat or fat-free dairy. Milk, cheese and yogurt.  Unpasteurized milk, and any dairy products made from unpasteurized milk, should not be consumed.  Healthy fats. Vegetable oils such as canola, corn, peanut and olive.  Less sugar and processed foods. Eliminate or reduce the amount of processed items you consume, and anything that is high in fat or sugar.  Try to reduce or eliminate your consumption of regular sodas, sweets and fried foods. Many doctors will recommend prenatal vitamins specifically designed for pregnant women.  However, the following supplements will also provide you with the valuable health benefits for both you and your baby.  If these are not included in your other vitamins and supplements, ask your doctor how you might add them (either as supplements or as part of your diet).   Folic Acid. Reduces birth defect complications associated with the spinal cord.  While pregnant you should consume at least 400 mg of folic acid every day.  Foods that contain folic acid include: cereals, pastas, breaks, legumes, green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits.  Iron. Most pregnant women will suffer from some level of iron deficiency, taking iron supplements will ensure the iron in your body stays at proper levels.  While pregnant you should consume at least 27 mg of iron a day.  Foods that contain high amounts of iron include: red meat, chicken, fish, fortified cereals, spinach, some leafy greens and beans.  Calcium. Required for the development of your baby’s bones, teeth, nerves and muscles.  While pregnant you should consume at least 1,300 mg per day.  This amount is equivalent to 3 servings of calcium-rosh foods such as: milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified cereals, or fortified juices. In addition to the positive benefits associated with gestational diabetes, eliminating smoking and alcohol while you’re pregnant will have a lot of other positive impacts on you and your baby.  Alcohol, in general, can have high sugar contents, which may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels if consumed. If you are unable to maintain healthy blood sugar levels with diet and exercise alone, your doctor may request that you take an oral medication or insulin. Medications and insulin can help you to control your blood sugar levels so that they are equivalent to the levels of a pregnant woman who does not have gestational diabetes.  There are many different oral blood sugar control medications available, but some doctors have concerns about the safety of these drugs for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor about oral blood sugar control medication options and ask about the potential side effects of these drugs. If your doctor prescribes insulin, the amount of insulin you take, and how often you have to take it, will depend on your specific situation. One potential issue with having gestational diabetes is the fact that your baby will most likely be larger than average.  This can cause discomfort during the last trimester of your pregnancy, but it can also cause complications during delivery.  Your doctor may prefer to schedule you for a c-section in order to ensure your baby is delivered without any additional stress or nerve damage.  While c-sections are a fairly common occurrence, it is an invasive surgery that will require more recovery time for the mother.  Knowing in advance you will be having a c-section will help you plan accordingly. When the estimated fetal weight is suspected to be greater than 4500 grams (9.9 pounds), you may need a cesarean to prevent complications such as dystocia, which is when the baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the pelvic bone. Women who have gestational diabetes are more likely to also experience high blood pressure — or preeclampsia — during pregnancy.  Possible symptoms of preeclampsia are fingers and toes that swell, but never go back to normal.  If you notice these symptoms while pregnant, notify your doctor immediately.
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