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
- Pain or cramps in your lower abdomen
- A change in your baby's movements
- Less urine or burning when you urinate
- 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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