Start by reading this article for some useful tips on pregnancy before you do more research on this topic.
Having a baby? Are you planning to breastfeed your baby? Are you ready to face the controversy that can come with public breastfeeding? Buy nursing clothes and do both! There are stores and companies that specialize in discreet, comfortable and fashionable nursing wear. They cover you as you feed your child. You can try your technique in front of the mirror if privacy is important to you.
It you are attempting to get pregnant, keep track of your menstrual cycles. Tracking this data will help you determine when during the month you should try to conceive. It will allow you to also know when you probably got pregnant, helping you to pinpoint an accurate due date.
Don't clean the cat's litter box while you're pregnant. Cat feces may be contaminated with a harmful parasitic infection that can be passed to you through handling the litter. You could ask your husband to do this chore while you are pregnant, or another family member or neighbor if your spouse is not available.
Your doctor will either prescribe or recommend a prenatal vitamin. Take them each and every day. They supplement your diet, boosting levels of vitamins you might not be getting due to morning sickness or a lack of appetite, which will give your baby all the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong.
Avoid Vitamin A during pregnancy. This vitamin can lead to damage to your fetus. Limit your intake of things like mangoes, liver and egg yolks unless advised otherwise by your obstetrician or midwife. You can have a small amount of these, but avoid eating them daily.
Think about getting a doula. Dolulas are trained professionals that help coach a woman during labor. They will give you much needed strength and support during your delivery. They make you feel relieved since a professional is in the same room as you, and they can help a lot.
If you are pregnant and feeling constant cravings, sometimes it may not be wise to fulfill them all. You need to keep in mind that your developing baby has a need for healthy nutrition, in exactly the same way you do. Indulging in too many cravings will fill you up and not leave room for the healthy foods that you and your baby need to be healthy.
Pregnant women are advised to wear sports bras. Sport bras give badly needed additional support to breasts and also cut down on aches and pains associated with carrying a child. You should also buy some larger underwear to use while you're pregnant; don't stick to your small panties which can dig into your skin. The discomfort isn't worth the chance of reducing the oxygen supply to your baby.
Although it might sound odd, you need to avoid all cat litter while you are pregnant. Cat litter can contain a disease called toxoplasmosis, which can be harmful to a growing baby. Just don't take any chances and stay away from the cat litter.
As you can see, there are several things you should do, and some you should not, in order to assure that your body stays healthy and can best take care of the growing baby inside.
