Thankfully, there are other signs that can help you feel reassured about your pregnancy. I'd love to know what was you knew you were still pregnant? Did you wrestle with this worry often early in your pregnancy?
What did you do to soothe your fears? Theme picker. Contact author Message sent. Name: Please enter your name. Please enter your name. Email: Please enter a valid email address. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth. It's early days, but ask your partner if they would like to take part in the antenatal classes.
These classes will give you the chance to meet other people and prepare you for parenthood. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you. Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos.
We know that's easy to say, but hard to do. Ask your midwife or GP for support. Take prenatal vitamins. You're advised to take micrograms of folic acid, every day, until at least week This helps your baby's nervous system to form and offers some protection from conditions such as spina bifida.
We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day. Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Do you think you or your partner could have a sexually transmitted infection STI Exercising in pregnancy Get moving! It's recommended that pregnant women do minutes of exercise throughout the week. You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside.
Listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Don't eat for two! That's a big myth. If you pile on the pounds, you could put you and your baby at risk of health problems such as high blood pressure. Eat healthily, with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid processed, fatty and salty foods. You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme. If you have a long term health condition, then let your specialist or GP know that you're pregnant as soon as possible.
Don't stop taking any regular medication without discussing it first with your doctor. How are you today? If you're feeling anxious or low, then talk to your midwife or doctor who can point you in the right direction to get all the support that you need.
You could also discuss your worries with your partner, friends and family. You may be worried about your relationship, or money, or having somewhere permanent to live. Don't bottle it up — you're important, so ask for help if you need it! Treat your breasts to a better bra. You'll need a bit more support as they expand and prepare to produce milk.
There are lots of pretty bras that provide support and could boost your confidence as well as your breasts! Use the NHS's pregnancy due date calculator. You'll get a more accurate date from your doctor or midwife when you have a dating scan usually at 8 to 14 weeks.
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