Clothes

• Choose loose and sweat-absorbent materials to keep yourself comfortable and clean.
• Wear low heeled and slip-resistant shoes to prevent falls.
• Wear a bra to support and protect the breasts.

Rest and sleep

• Sleep at least 8 hours daily, and it would be ideal to have a 30-minutes nap during noontime.
• Pay attention to the physical and mental conditions during the day and take short breaks.
• It is better to sleep sideways toward the final stage of pregnancy. Elevate your feet when resting to help improve blood circulation for the lower limbs and reduce swelling.

Exercise

• Avoid climbing or lifting heavy loads.
• It is safe to attend to most of the household activities but refrain from any work that makes you tried.
• Walking is the best exercise, and you may do some prenatal exercises according to the medical professional's evaluation and guidance.

Sex

• Generally, it is safe to have sex during pregnancy. But if a pregnant mum has a history of going into premature labor or miscarriage, it's better not to have sex during the first three months and the last two months.
• If there is cervical incompetence, a placenta previa, or vaginal bleeding and labor pains before full-term, sex should be prohibited.During sexual activity, if the pregnant woman shows a strong uterine contraction, abnormal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, etc., the couple should stop having sex and go to see a doctor immediately.

Urination and Bowel Movement

• It is better to have a daily bowel movement.
• Do not hold the urine. Go as necessary and do not decrease water intake.
• Eat more vegetables and fruits and drink more water to regulate bowel movement.

Oral Hygiene

• It is recommended that women should receive oral health treatments before pregnancy. Develop good oral hygiene routine during pregnancy, including brushing teeth before bed, Brush your teeth at least twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste, eating less sugary food or snacks, and rinse the mouth often to protect your teeth from any damage. Get regular dental check-ups with your health care at a dental hospital. Use dental floss (toothpick) or interdental brush at least once a day to clean the gaps between teeth. Do not share toothbrushes. Visit a dentist if there is any discomfort.
• Why do pregnant women have a higher incidence of dental decay? Does gum health worsen? Pregnancy causes changes in hormones and eating habits that may cause tooth decay or gum diseases to worsen. Therefore, regular dental health check-ups are very important. It recommends having your routine dental check-ups at dental hospitals every three months during pregnancy (say 12th week, 24th week, and 36th week).

Shower and Bath

• Avoid hot springs during pregnancy.
• Take showers instead of baths, especially during the last two months.
• The volume of vaginal discharge increases, and it will be good to keep the perineum clean and dry.

Environmental and work exposures

Risks from some workplaces might affect the health of developing fetuses. Therefore, pregnant mums should understand how to prevent danger in the workplace. Should there be any potentially hazardous substances and exposures at work, please consult your doctor.