Pregnancy can be a very exciting time. Many people dream of the day when they will be pregnant, and have high hopes of how much fun being a parent will be. Of course, pregnancy is also a medical condition, so if you're experiencing it for the first time, you undoubtedly have questions and concerns. Continue reading to find some tips which will hopefully provide you with the answers you seek and even supply you with some information you didn't expect to learn.
Avoid overeating while you are pregnant so you will not need to drop too many pounds after the birth of your baby. Eating twice what you did prior to pregnancy is not the norm. A common accepted guideline for proper fetal development is to take in up to 300 additional calories daily for the final six months.
During pregnant, refrain from using salicyclic acid as an acne treatment. Although it is a useful, deep cleansing treatment for acne, it can cause harm to the fetus. Use milder natural cleansers to treat acne during prenancy.
Insomnia can be an issue for pregnant women. Magnesium can help relieve leg cramps that plague pregnant women at night.
Your olfactory sense will most likely be heightened during pregnancy, which means that certain smells can make you feel very nauseated. Dip a handkerchief in lavender or lemon oil and carry it with you. The scents in these oils can help you reduce odor-induced nausea. You can grab the handkerchief and hold it to your nose as you pass anything which smells badly enough to nauseate you.
If you're pregnant, you shouldn't sit all day long, or even for a few hours at a time. Like many expectant moms, your feet and ankles may swell in the evenings. This is because the lower body experiences strain while the woman is pregnant. The longer a woman sits still, the worse the swelling can become. There are a few ways to reduce swelling, such as sleeping on your left, soaking your feet in a bowl of cold water and avoiding tight socks.
Heartburn could occur if you are pregnant. You can cut down on heartburn by avoiding acidic fruit juices, carbonated drinks and spicy fatty foods.
Go ahead and take some time to think about and write a birth plan. Include what you expect of your loved ones during delivery. You should include your birth plan as well as your insurance card and a camera in an overnight bag.
Call your doctor or midwife if you believe that your water has broken. This type of situation is not uncommon. However, if your water truly did break, it is crucial for your baby's health that they are delivered quickly.
You have just read a lot of advise on being pregnant. You will probably find that everyone you know, and even some people you don't know, will give you advise whether you want it or not. Make sure to listen to your gut, and don't take any advise that seems to be harmful to you.
