Whether you are currently pregnant or just hoping to be, you have come to the right place for some tips and guidelines for a successful pregnancy. Being pregnant comes with its own rules and challenges, but with the right information you will navigate through it all, easily and without issue.
It is important that a woman takes folic acid during the first three month’s of her pregnancy. Folic acid helps create a strong nervous system for the baby and prevents Neural Tube Defects, including Spinal Bifida and Cleft Palate. For women who do not want to take a folic acid pill, you can find it naturally in green vegetables, rice, and peas.
Decide if you want to use a Douala when giving birth. If you do, start talking to some that are local. Douala’s can help you have a shorter birth, and one that is more satisfying and safe then going the traditional route. Don’t let someone talk you into doing this, it needs to be 100% up to you.
Good support for your body, while you’re sleeping or resting, is very important for an expectant mother. There are many brands of special contour pillows that are designed to give comforting support during pregnancy. If you are unable to find one or one is simply not on hand, the next best thing is to receive support from a regular pillow. Use a pillow to support your stomach and another to support your knees.
Stretching before bed may help stop leg cramps. Every woman that has been pregnant before will tell you that they’ve had nights where their legs cramped up. Stretching your legs before going to bed can aid you in relaxing so that you don’t wake up with this problem.
Call your doctor for anything that seems “off”. You know your body better than anyone and if something doesn’t feel right, then use that intuition and give your practitioner a call. They will decide if it’s something they need to check out or not, but don’t hesitate to seek help.
Do not hesitate to inform your obstetrician or midwife if you experience depression during pregnancy. There are antidepressants that are considered safe for pregnant and nursing mothers, and in many cases, the benefits of taking them outweigh the risks of letting your depression go untreated. You do not have to suffer, and you are doing a great thing for both your baby and yourself by speaking up and getting help.
Eat fish throughout the course of your pregnancy! Studies have shown that the children of women who ate fish while they were pregnant are smarter, communicate better and have better motor skills than other children. It is important to talk to your doctor about which type of fish to eat; you want to avoid those with mercury, including Swordfish, Shark and King Mackerel.
In late pregnancy, you should avoid sleeping on your back, if possible. If you find it difficult to stay off your back, try propping a pillow behind you so that you are not able to roll into a completely flat position. There is no need to panic if you do occasionally wake up on your back; generally, you will feel very uncomfortable in that position before causing any harm to yourself or your baby.
Women have been pregnant since the beginning of time. Its not something that you can’t do unless you have the right information, but it does make it a lot easier. Use the wisdom given here from centuries of women and doctors, to get through your pregnancy with a smile on your face.