The pregnancy represents a magical moment for each woman, especially since there are a lot of changes in her body during this time. Everything starts changing pretty much, so if you’re reading this because you’re pregnant or you plan on being pregnant anytime soon, you must know some really important facts. This is the right place for you to be, so, by all means, you should keep reading, as you’re guaranteed to learn a lot from this article.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is that during your pregnancy, you will have a huge increase in your hormones and you will also have your body in a continuous process of changing. This is because the baby will keep growing, and you’ll have to experience this amazing journey for nine months. There are some things you should respect during these nine months too: you are expected to do some things in order to have your pregnancy going really smooth (for example relating more, eating healthier), and you’re forbidden from doing things which could have a negative impact on your pregnancy, such as smoking, drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
There are specific things which you’re expected to do during your trimesters as well, so we will now take a look at them:
During your first trimester
Making sure that you’re actually pregnant
It’s always a good idea to make sure that you’re really pregnant, to begin with. While there may be some signs you might notice, you should always do all the proper testing. There are some known home tests which work out really well, and you should probably repeat them at least twice, in order to make sure that they’re accurate enough. Nobody wants to start preparations for pregnancy as long as they’re not actually pregnant, so you should make sure you don’t get this wrong.
Choose your healthcare provider carefully
Chances are, you might know a doctor already who’s trustable enough, or at least you know a friend or family member who can help you out find one. It’s always better if you or someone close to you had prior experience with a doctor because you can probably trust him or her. However, if you do not know anyone, then you should, by all means, start searching for one by now. Looking it up on the internet and talking to people is a great way to start this.
Make your doctor appointment
You are expected to know which doctor you prefer by now. Once that is fixed, then you should make an appointment, in order to make sure that your pregnancy is going well. This step is extremely important because doctors are able to detect problems as early as the first trimester, so you shouldn’t take too long until you go to your appointment.
Quit smoking and drinking alcohol
This is very, very important for all women who are pregnant. During your pregnancy, it’s absolutely forbidden to consume alcohol or to smoke. These things can have a huge negative impact on your pregnancy, and your baby can be seriously affected. There are many diseases which can be acquired during the pregnancy by the baby if the mother doesn’t respect these simple rules, so you should definitely keep this in mind.
Don’t consume too much caffeine
There have been a lot of studies lately indicating that increased amounts of caffeine are usually related to major problems during the pregnancy, including miscarriage. The limit of your daily intake of caffeine shouldn’t exceed 250 mg per day, which means about one cup of coffee each day.
Eat as healthy as you can
While it is expected that you might experience nausea during your first trimester, which can make having a proper diet pretty difficult, you should still try your best to eat healthy. This means close to no fast food if possible, or at least not too often, and more fruits and vegetables.
Try to sleep/relax more
It is also expected that during this first trimester you’re going to be exhausted most of the time. You shouldn’t push yourself too much, instead, try to relax more and to sleep more. While this might make you feel like an old person at first, it’s something normal for your pregnancy, so there’s nothing wrong with taking some more time off that usually and relaxing more.
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During your second trimester
Exercising is a good idea
You definitely shouldn’t make excuses that you cannot exercise because of your pregnancy. As a matter of fact, it’s actually recommended for pregnant women to exercise, and you should probably try to find a special gym for this. There are many such places all around your city probably, and they have special programs which are indicated for you to follow. So stop making excuses, and start exercising as soon as possible!
Shopping for your baby’s clothes
You might think that it’s too early to start shopping for your baby’s clothes, but it’s really not. As soon as you know the sex of your baby, you’re ready to start shopping. The earlier, the better. This will give you enough time to find really cute clothes, and it will also give you enough time to visit more stores, which means you’ll have more options to choose from.
Start thinking about a name for your baby
This is usually a pretty tough decision for you and your partner. Choosing the name for your baby isn’t that simple, and that is exactly why you should start at least thinking about it. You are probably not going to decide it during the second trimester of your pregnancy, but later on just before your delivery, but having enough time to think really well about this is a great idea. You surely don’t want to rush such a decision. Plus, you should also have enough time to get used to your baby’s name once it is chosen, so, by all means, do start thinking as early as possible about it.
Find out the sex of your baby
While some parents prefer not knowing the sex of their baby in order to have a surprise during the time he or she is born, it’s still probably a great idea to find this out early on, during the second trimester. As you’re probably aware already, you can find this out when you have your regular doctor appointment. This can help you start thinking about a name for your baby, as well as start preparing the room and clothes for him or her.
During your third trimester
Choose your baby’s doctor
By now, you should already know very well which doctor is going to handle your pregnancy. It’s most likely going to be the same one as the one you had your appointments with so far. However, you should now also start considering the best options you have for a doctor, once your baby is born.
Prepare a safe place where your baby’s going to sleep
Regardless if you plan on fixing a room for your baby, or you want him/her to be in your room for a while, it’s probably a good idea to start preparing it by now. You definitely don’t want to come back home from the hospital and start panicking because your baby has nowhere to sleep. It’s also not really advised to have him sleep in the same bed as you for the first few months. You can instead, for example, fix a bed for him next to yours, in your bedroom. This would also help you monitor him easier, and be there if he needs you.
In conclusion, there are many factors which you should take into consideration for each of the trimesters of your pregnancy. You should definitely take a good look at this topic and read it carefully because it gives really good advice, especially for parents with no prior experience.
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