Pregnancy is an experience that affects many aspects of your life, in ways that you might not have expected. Information can be crucial to making the choices that will help to make the experience the best that it can be for you and your baby, now and after your baby is born. Try these helpful tips in the article below.
Sleep as much as you want while you are pregnant. Sleep is in short supply for the parents of newborns. Also, while pregnant, your baby is eating up much of your available energy. Don't be afraid to sleep in, go to bed early, or nap when you want to. You won't be able to later!
Make sure to avoid household chores that can be harmful to your unborn baby. Pregnant women should not clean with harsh chemicals, such as bleach, climb ladders, and especially should avoid cleaning a cat's litter box. Pay attention to your surroundings and get help for any activity you think might be dangerous.
If you are trying to get pregnant, but are not yet, start tracking your menstrual cycles. This will let you know when you are ovulating, and will also be able to tell you what date you conceived on when you find out your are pregnant. This will help you to be more accurate with your due date.
Sleep whenever you get a chance to during your pregnancy. Difficulty sleeping is one of the biggest complaints women have while pregnant. As our bodies go through these massive changes, the ease of being able to get a full night's sleep decreases. Take naps when the opportunity presents itself.
Take your iron pills. Many pregnant women will get anemia at some point during their pregnancy. Your body needs a lot of iron reserves for the birth and after when you are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor early about taking an iron supplement to keep your levels high and prevent anemia in the first place.
If you have never had a baby before, find women you can talk to about the experience. Most moms are more than happy to give you all the little details of their birth experience. This will help to answer your questions and gain a better understanding of the process.
The Surgeon General warns against drinking while pregnant, so refrain from any type of drinking during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can be detrimental to your child for the rest of their life.
Although it is common to have cravings during pregnancy, choose the ones you indulge, with care. Both you and your unborn child have particular nutritional requirements. If you partake in every craving, you may not take in the proper nutrients that your child needs; therefore, it is very important to eat properly.
Try to stay away from caffeinated drinks when you are pregnant. Caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea and soda can cause your blood pressure to become elevated, which can lead to serious health problems for both you and your fetus. There are a variety of different decaffeinated versions of soda, tea, and coffee.
If something you eat while you are pregnant causes you to have a stomach upset and diarrhea, drink fluids and telephone your physician if you are worried. Dehydration is one common result of diarrhea and, during pregnancy it is especially important to replenish these fluids in order to avoid the need for an IV in the hospital.
No matter what aspects of your life have changed now that you are pregnant, the effective tips from the article above can make your experience better. Well-informed choices as you carry your baby for nine months, will give your baby a great head start and help you to handle your pregnancy with ease.
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