| Many things suddenly crop up when a woman | | | | this can help save up some money for the family. Old |
| becomes pregnant - things to do and remember that | | | | baby toys can also be useful for the new family |
| are vital to both the mum-to-be and the child that is | | | | addition as long as they are still in good and clean |
| expected within the next nine months. Most have to | | | | condition. |
| do with making sure that both the mother and child will | | | | A pregnant woman needs to eat the proper kind of |
| be healthy and safe during her pregnant stage and until | | | | foods and avoid junk foods and sweet, fatty or sugar |
| her child's birth. The other things, of course, are the | | | | coated cakes and breads, ice cream and too much |
| preparations of the coming baby's needs such as | | | | caffeine. Protein, vitamins B, D, A, C, iron taken from |
| clothes, sustenance and other personal materials to | | | | fish, lean meat, green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole |
| make him or her comfortable, safe and healthy when | | | | grain bread, milk and others should be added to the |
| at home. | | | | diet. |
| For the women who are already expecting or still | | | | Those with pre-existing medical conditions such as |
| suspecting, becoming pregnant cannot be fully | | | | anaemia, high blood pressure, or asthma may do well |
| confirmed until at least two weeks after conception. | | | | to consult right ahead with her doctor or midwife to |
| When a woman notices some of the signs, the first | | | | avoid possible complications during pregnancy. Doctors |
| thing to do is to have it confirmed, either through an | | | | may also advise on the proper kind of food to eat or |
| over-the-counter test kit or a visit to the doctor or | | | | avoid and the supplements necessary when there are |
| midwife. When it is confirmed that she is pregnant, if it's | | | | pre-existing medical conditions that may possibly |
| the first baby, the expectant mother should talk to her | | | | complicate the condition. |
| doctor and ask for all the necessary information she | | | | Exercises that are not too heavy or strenuous will also |
| needs such as proper nutrition, exercise needs, | | | | help a pregnant woman, such as a few laps of |
| possible complications and everything else she needs | | | | swimming, a routine of aqua-natal exercises, some |
| to learn from day one until her child's birth. | | | | yoga exercises, or a special set of physical exercises |
| It may also help if one tries to take the initiative and | | | | developed by local gym instructors. Exercises help |
| read some books about being pregnant and a baby's | | | | pregnant women in maintaining their good posture to |
| development from the first few weeks to their ninth | | | | prevent body aches, pains and discomfort especially |
| month in the womb. Asking friends and relatives who | | | | during the last trimester of their pregnancy. |
| have had previous experiences is another good option. | | | | Exercises also help with proper breathing, muscle |
| Others go on right ahead and read advanced books | | | | strengthening, body flexibility and stamina-building which |
| on taking care of a baby that may cover their food | | | | will be very helpful during the last two trimesters and |
| and nutritional needs, proper bathing technique and | | | | during the delivery period itself. Additionally, exercises |
| stages of development. | | | | also help pregnant women to be relaxed, comfortable |
| Then there are the baby clothes, toys and proper | | | | and stress-free for the whole nine-month period and |
| sustenance. As for the baby crib, when one has an | | | | being in this constant state of mind and body will make |
| older child who has an old crib that will still be useful, | | | | the whole process an enjoyable one. |