Friday, September 19, 2014

Pregnancy 101: Everything You Need To Know

By Hanson Brightley


Rumors and misinformation about pregnancy are easily found. Knowing which ones are accurate, and which are myths can help you better understand what you and your body are going through. This article offers you great advice on your pregnancy and what you really need to know throughout the process.

Increase your intake of folic acid during pregnancy. You can find lots of folic acid in spinach, which also has lots of iron too. Folic acid can decrease the chances of neural tube defects.

Try not to gain so much weight while you are pregnant. Excess weight can lead to serious health problems in the future. It is normal for women to gain 15-30 pounds over the course of their pregnancy.

Remember that your bladder is going to have less room, and plan so that you will still be able to sleep throughout the night as long as possible. Be sure you drink plenty of water daily, however, you should slow down after your dinner. Stop prior to bed. If you do this, you should cut out the number of times you need to run to the bathroom during the night.

Tour the facility you will be giving birth in before you go into labor. Your labor goes much more easily when you are comfortable with the place. Check out a few places before you know for sure what you prefer. You want to be sure that you, and the person that will be with you during the birth, will be comfortable.

Say no to other people that insist you eat more. It is necessary to take in extra calories while you are pregnant, but that does not mean you should eat constantly. Just say, "No thanks." That is just fine and is often the right thing to say to too much food.

High fiber foods can help you battle pregnancy-related constipation. Constipation stems from hormones produced during pregnancy. Aside from it being extremely uncomfortable, you could end up with very bad gastrointestinal issues.

Before you get pregnant change your diet, or certainly when you learn you are going to have a baby. A good diet benefits both you and the baby, and getting in the habit of eating well now will help you continue to do so after the baby is born.

Before getting pregnant, talk with your doctor. Before you make a final decision, be sure you know what is involved. Be certain you are well prepared in mind and body. Don't go down a road with your body that it can't handle.

Use alternative treatments for illnesses. Most OTC drugs contain harmful medicines that your unborn child can not handle. Lots of natural remedies, which can treat nausea, heartburn, and constipation, can be found online. Also, be sure to ask your physician for any ideas.

Look for maternity clothes from thrift and consignment shops. You won't be wearing these clothes for long, so don't pay full price. This will allow you not only to save money, but to save the environment as well because clothing uses a lot of resources to create.

An unexpected pregnancy can be an emotionally difficult time for the mother and for those in her household. If you are a single woman it can be even more of a roller coaster. Don't let what others think get on your nerves.

Lamaze classes needs to be signed up for early so you can get in when you need to be there. Remember that your baby might not stick with the schedule you and your doctor have set, so do so as early as possible.

Tour your birthing facility prior to your due date. It is especially important if this is your first child so that you know what it will look like. It can help you learn where to go so that you don't panic when that time arrives.

As this article went over in the beginning, there are a lot of things about pregnancy that may or may not be totally true. Fortunately, everything you've read here will allow you to feel more informed and in-touch with your body and its changes.




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