0 Daily bath if desired

Bath

0 Avoid soaps on nipples: with drying effect 0 Towel dry breast: increases integrity/toughness of nipples

0 Tub bath: may cause injury from accidental slipping as pregnant

women have difficulty maintaining balance. 0 Usually contraindicated except when there is care in getting into and out of the bathtub; nonskid rubber mat on bathtub floor helps to prevent falls 0 Douching: not need to manage vaginal discharge; daily bath will suffice.

0 Loose comfortable clothes, of cotton material for more comfort. 0 No constrictions around breast, abdomen and legs: no round

Clothing

garters. 0 Flat-heeled shoes for more comfort and balance. 0 Support panty hose for varicosities avoid knee length stockings. 0 Supportive, cotton-lined brassiere 0 Maternity girdle as necessary.

0 Assess activities to identify need for rest and sleep. 0 Average number of hours of sleep is 8 hours; may need 1-2

Sleep and Rest

hours of afternoon nap. In the second half of pregnancy, advise to avoid the supine position in bed. 0 Plan rest time during the day. 0 At work, get to stand and walk about for few minutes at least once in every 2 hours(if task requires prolong standing, there should be time to walk and sit at intervals.