Hospital Birth Story,If you notice any of the following signs, head to the hospital immediately

If you notice any of the following signs, head to the hospital immediately:

• The urge to push
• You think your water broke
• You have had a complicated pregnancy or a previous pregnancy with complications
• You are having multiple births or your baby is under 37 weeks (preterm)
• Your baby is breech (bottom first)
• Your first labor was very rapid (two to three hours)
• You are uncomfortable and having difficulty talking
• Resting doesn’t slow contractions but walking makes them stronger
• The contractions occur five minutes apart for at least an hour
• The contractions increase and are regular

Additional reasons to go to the hospital include the following as it may be necessary to rule out a problem:

• Dizziness or blurred vision
• Unrelenting, unbearable pain
• No movement from your baby
• Vomiting that lasts a long time
• Bleeding (which can indicate placenta praevia or the placenta separating prematurely)
• The mucus plug or waters being tinged with yellow, dark brown, or green as this might indicate meconium which is the baby’s digestive fluid and eventually his first bowel movement, but its presence at this point increases the mother’s risk for infection.
• Seizures
• Intense pain in the abdomen or stomach
• Swelling of your face or hands

If you are unsure of whether you should go to the hospital, call your doctor, midwife or nurse to describe your symptoms and they will give you the proper advice.

Get early prenatal care

Good parental care  is essential for you and your baby. Call your healthcare provider right away and schedule your first parental visit. (Doctor &Midwife)

If you haven't yet chosen a provider, get started now. Finding the right person

  whether you're looking for a doctor or Midwife can take a whileIn the meantime, let your current caregiver know if you're taking medication or have any medical concerns..  

Watch what you eat

You'll want to steer clear of under cooked eggs and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and juices,raw sea food . 

Also avoid certain fish  that may contain high levels of mercury or other contaminants.juices,raw sea food 

Take prenatal vitamins

1)It's important to get enough folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy. 

2)Folic acid greatly reduces your baby's risk of developing neural tube birth defects.

See your dentist                                                                                  Don't forget about your oral health: Brush, floss, and get regular dental care. 

Call your doctor if you have:

• Blood or fluid coming from your vagina

• Sudden or extreme swelling of your face or fingers

• Headaches that are severe or won't go away

• Nausea and vomiting that won't go away

• Dizziness

• Dim or blurry vision

• Pain or cramps in your lower abdomen

• Chills or fever

• A change in your baby's movements

• Less urine or burning when you urinate

• Any illness or infection

• Anything that bothers you

Warnings

• Don't smoke. Smoking raises your risk for miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and many other problems.

• Don't use drugs. Cocaine, heroin, marijuana and other drugs increase your risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and birth defects. Your baby could also be born addicted to the drug you've been abusing, which can cause serious health problems.

• Don't drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the major cause of preventable birth defects, including fetal alcohol disorders 

• Don't  eat raw or under cooked red meat. You could get, a disease that can cause birth defects.

• Don't douche. The vagina doesn't require cleansing in addition to normal bathing. Douching disrupts the helpful bacteria that keep the vagina clean.

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