I love my pregnant sexy self
WHEN Annet Kirabo got pregnant, she put away her exercise costumes, trendy outfits, jewellery and makeup.
WHEN Annet Kirabo got pregnant, she put away her exercise costumes, trendy outfits, jewellery and makeup.
Umm… there she was with her dry skin, unkempt hair and was wearing tents a.k.a maternity dresses.
Quite unappealing isn’t it? So AGNES KYOTALENGERIRE brings you tips on how to look and feel good during pregnancy
SKIN CARE During pregnancy fluctuating hormones increase blood flow and bestow upon you a healthy glow. On the other hand, the same hormones wreak havoc on some women’s skins with the outbreak of acne and darkening especially during the second and third trimesters. If you suffer any of these, neglecting your face is not the answer.
Applying a sunscreen cream half an hour before going outside will protect your skin from sun rays.
Flavia Waswa, a mother expecting her second baby says, “Every time I conceive, I get acne on my face and back. To relieve it, I eat lots of fruits like pawpaws, bananas and vegetables like cucumber,†she says.
Shyne Bagaya, a skin consultant with Giva Beauty Solution Kabalagala, recommends a gentle cleanser for your face. For deep-cleansing, she recommends a facial steaming at least once a week with a mud mask.
Bagaya advises you not to forget applying makeup especially when going for functions or appointments. Applying makeup will enhance your beauty and hide those spots.
Cracked lips is another headache for expectant mothers. Applying lip balm or gloss will you’re your lips moisturised and protect them from cracking.
Betty Aloyo, a mother of twins, says: “During the third trimester my bump grew extremely big and it developed stretch marks covering my hips and thighs.†Aloyo says she used to massage her bump with olive oil twice a day to remove the stretchmarks.
Stretch marks appear along the sides of the belly, breasts and thighs as a result of fibres being torn. But with consistent application of stretch mark products you will keep them away.
To keep your skin hydrated, drink plenty of water — at least eight glasses a day.
EAT RIGHT Anthony Okoth, a gynaecologist with Mulago Hospital, explains in the first weeks of pregnancy, there is no nutrient more vital than folate, which is found in fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish and fortified grains.
Calcium is crucial during the second and third trimesters when the baby’s teeth and bone development are at its peak. A mother can get it from dairy products, dark green vegetables and soya products. Combining iron rich foods with vitamin C foods will help to boost iron absorption, therefore, increasing your blood volume.
Zinc deficiency has been linked with defects, restricted to foetal growth and premature delivery. Although nuts, whole grains and legumes are a good source of zinc, the mineral is better absorbed from meat and seafood. Besides, the fibre found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces constipation and makes you feel full longer.
If you haven’t upped your intake of omega-3 oily fish yet, it’s not too late. The last three months of pregnancy are key time for fish oil intake as there’s a growth spurt in your baby’s brain and omega-3 fatty acids help the development of the central nervous system. So it is advisable to eat one to two portions of oily fish a week. CHEER UP Choose to celebrate the joy of bringing new life into the world. Cheer up after all pregnancy is only nine months long.
Umm… there she was with her dry skin, unkempt hair and was wearing tents a.k.a maternity dresses.
Quite unappealing isn’t it? So AGNES KYOTALENGERIRE brings you tips on how to look and feel good during pregnancy
SKIN CARE During pregnancy fluctuating hormones increase blood flow and bestow upon you a healthy glow. On the other hand, the same hormones wreak havoc on some women’s skins with the outbreak of acne and darkening especially during the second and third trimesters. If you suffer any of these, neglecting your face is not the answer.
Applying a sunscreen cream half an hour before going outside will protect your skin from sun rays.
Flavia Waswa, a mother expecting her second baby says, “Every time I conceive, I get acne on my face and back. To relieve it, I eat lots of fruits like pawpaws, bananas and vegetables like cucumber,†she says.
Shyne Bagaya, a skin consultant with Giva Beauty Solution Kabalagala, recommends a gentle cleanser for your face. For deep-cleansing, she recommends a facial steaming at least once a week with a mud mask.
Bagaya advises you not to forget applying makeup especially when going for functions or appointments. Applying makeup will enhance your beauty and hide those spots.
Cracked lips is another headache for expectant mothers. Applying lip balm or gloss will you’re your lips moisturised and protect them from cracking.
Betty Aloyo, a mother of twins, says: “During the third trimester my bump grew extremely big and it developed stretch marks covering my hips and thighs.†Aloyo says she used to massage her bump with olive oil twice a day to remove the stretchmarks.
Stretch marks appear along the sides of the belly, breasts and thighs as a result of fibres being torn. But with consistent application of stretch mark products you will keep them away.
To keep your skin hydrated, drink plenty of water — at least eight glasses a day.
EAT RIGHT Anthony Okoth, a gynaecologist with Mulago Hospital, explains in the first weeks of pregnancy, there is no nutrient more vital than folate, which is found in fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish and fortified grains.
Calcium is crucial during the second and third trimesters when the baby’s teeth and bone development are at its peak. A mother can get it from dairy products, dark green vegetables and soya products. Combining iron rich foods with vitamin C foods will help to boost iron absorption, therefore, increasing your blood volume.
Zinc deficiency has been linked with defects, restricted to foetal growth and premature delivery. Although nuts, whole grains and legumes are a good source of zinc, the mineral is better absorbed from meat and seafood. Besides, the fibre found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces constipation and makes you feel full longer.
If you haven’t upped your intake of omega-3 oily fish yet, it’s not too late. The last three months of pregnancy are key time for fish oil intake as there’s a growth spurt in your baby’s brain and omega-3 fatty acids help the development of the central nervous system. So it is advisable to eat one to two portions of oily fish a week. CHEER UP Choose to celebrate the joy of bringing new life into the world. Cheer up after all pregnancy is only nine months long.