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Everything About Pregnancy: Signs and Tips
When you are expecting a baby, you may often be overwhelmed by the impending experience. Not only that, everybody will be giving you varied and sometimes conflicting advice and warnings. Family, friends or strangers, everyone will flood you with suggestions about what to eat, how to take care of yourself, which doctor to see and what to do so that you’re prepared for the baby.
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This may not always be the best of experiences and though most of these people are well meaning, they may cause you to panic. It is most important to stay healthy when you are planning your pregnancy. If you have not planned your pregnancy, you can start taking care of your health now so that your pregnancy is comfortable and hassle free.
Knowing about your pregnancy is important so that you can take good care of yourself. A lot of people seem to have questions and answers about pregnancy. You can find some of the answers here.
Signs during pregnancy
One of the most reliable signs about pregnancy is a missed period. Though rare, some women do experience bleeding when the implantation occurs. However, this bleeding is always lighter and shorter than the normal periods and therefore it is easy to identify whether you are in fact pregnant. Before you consult your doctor, it is advised that you take a home pregnancy test and discuss the results of that with your doctor.
What you need to know about pregnancy is the development of the fetus and the effect it will have on you and your body. You may discuss the development with your doctor and have your own pregnancy calendar. This will help you keep a track of day by day or week by week development of the fetus. If you have any concerns about pregnancy, you should always consult your obstetrician.
Tips during pregnancy
Some of the most asked questions about pregnancy include advice and tips about pregnancy. When you talk to your health care provider, they will tell you about the foods that you should eat, the nutrients that are important during pregnancy and other precautions that you should be taking. Iron, calcium, folates and proteins are very important for the proper development of the fetus. You should have a healthy and balanced meal. Include a lot of fiber in your diet and avoid substances that may harm your baby. Tobacco and alcohol, along with any other substance abuse should be avoided. Have your meals on time and don’t skip any meals. You may develop food preferences or a distaste for food during the course of your pregnancy. If you do, eat healthy foods that you like instead of skipping your meals.
Another very important thing during this period is exercising. If you do not get enough exercise everyday, you may end up putting on a lot of weight during your pregnancy. Thirty minutes of light stretching should be fine. However, do check with your doctor before you draw up an exercise routine for yourself.
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