Beware: Doing “THIS” while Pregnant can Cause Major Problems!

This world will give your children enough challenges, for which, they will need to  overcome.  As mother’s, we do NOT need to help our babies have challenges from the womb.

Amnesty International reported that “…women in the USA have a higher risk of dying of pregnancy-related complications than those in 49 other countries, including Kuwait, Bulgaria, and South Korea.”  And, “…African-American women are nearly four times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white women”.

How does a mother cause challenges for her baby when she is pregnant? 

A mother causes challenges for herself and her baby when she is pregnant by “eating for two” in a  manner that is detrimental or damaging (at best) to both herself and baby.  CBS News recently released an article about how diet during pregnancy IS safe and reduces risk for pregnancy complications.  A couple of highlights in the article were that:

• Researchers found that diets were tied to health benefits for pregnant moms.  Women who went on a calorie-restricted diet were 33 percent less likely to develop pre-eclampsia, a spike in blood pressure caused by significant amounts of protein in the urine.  Left untreated, the condition can be fatal to a mom and baby, according to the Mayo Clinic.
• Mothers’ risk of gestational diabetes was 60 percent lower with a calorie-controlled diet, and their risk of gestational high blood  pressure was 70 percent lower, compared with the other groups.  The risk of premature birth was also reduced 32 percent in dieting moms.

 This is me at night, 4 months pregnant…

…with our recently born son, Excellence Success Walker (born on March 18, 2012).  Lead researcher, Dr. Shakila  Thangaratinam, a clinical  senior lecturer and consultant obstetrician at  Queen Mary, University  of London, said “… following a controlled diet has the potential to reduce the risk of a number of pregnancy complications.”

This is one of the main reasons why I eat healthily and stay active during pregnancy. If you want to know more things I do during my pregnancies and births that will help you- get this book – today! 

 
James 2:20 KJV says, “…faith without works is dead.”

Like other mother’s, I have faith for healthy pregnancies. But, I know that any pregnant woman is setting herself and her baby up for health problems or death when she eats large portions of food high in sodium, transfats, artificial sugar, and remains sedentary throughout her pregnancy.  

As mother’s we have a calling to protect, nurture and steward over our children spiritually and physically.  The physical aspect of this calling is crucial in pregnancy because we are THE only chosen vessel to give our babies what they need physically for the first 9 months of their life.

Do we encourage a bodybuilders diet and fitness program during  pregnancy?  ABSOLUTELY NOT!  But, we do recommend: well-balanced (portion-controlled) meals for pregnancy that include plenty of fruits, vegetables and water.

“A pregnant woman needs to be healthy, so her babies will be healthy”, said our eldest daughter.

Our other children agreed.  All of our children are seen below:

Imani Vera Walker, (our 7 yr. old daughter on the left-her name means “true faith”).  Middle photo: Honor Courage Walker (our first son to the left-age 22 months),  Azaan Rich Walker, our 5 yr. old son to the right (his name means “abundant strength” and Excellence Success Walker is in the middle & the baby in each photo), and Wisdom Love Walker (our 3 yr. old daughter on the left). 

Lastly, if you are worried that eating healthily will make for a small baby…

DON’T WORRY!  Many women have eaten nutritiously and had big, healthy babies.  I eat healthily and recently birthed this 9.5 pound 21.5 inch long baby without medication.

So, BE ENCOURAGED to give yourself and your baby THE healthiest food you are able to give during pregnancy and beyond.