Pregnancy is the most crucial part of a woman’s life. So, if you have planned for a baby then there are many things that you should take care of. Women who get proper care are more likely to have full growth and proper health.
Prenatal care is very important during pregnancy. As soon as you get the confirmation of pregnancy to visit a doctor immediately. It will give you better medical care and you will have more chances to get a healthy pregnancy. At the time of the first consultation, your doctor will ask about your last menstrual period. It is asked to calculate your date of conception and the estimated date of delivery.
The pregnancy is estimated in weeks and most of the babies are born at the time of 38-42 weeks from the date of conception. At the time of your visit, the doctor will perform the pelvic exam, order for different tests such as blood, urine, STDs, HIV and many others. The doctor will suggest taking supplements for vitamins, folic acid, calcium and iron.
Discomfort of pregnancy
Pregnancy discomfort causes some side effects such as:
- nausea and vomiting
- varicose veins in the legs
- back pain
- hemorrhoids
- sleeping problems
If any of these side effects remain persistent then consult with your doctor to get suggestions to reduce these problems.
What to avoid
During pregnancy, you must avoid certain things which are mentioned below.
Smoking – Before conceiving you must quit smoking as it may cause adverse effects on the unborn baby. It may cause premature, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), cleft lip or palate and low birth weight.
Alcohol – Consuming alcohol is harmful to the pregnant woman and the baby that may cause Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). This syndrome leads to abnormalities such as poor growth of the baby, congenital diseases and impaired development of the brain. If the expectant mother consumes alcohol then it gets absorbed in the bloodstream. It then passes through the placenta and enters directly into the baby.
Exercising
During pregnancy, exercise is good for the health of both the mother and the baby. Doctors generally recommend doing some less effective activities such as swimming, walking and yoga.
Sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for pregnant women. This is the time when a woman must make the habit to sleep on the left side. With the progress in pregnancy lying on your side by bending knees will become a comfortable position to sleep.
Hence these are few points mentioned that will help the woman to remain healthy and this will help in smooth pregnancy that will allow proper growth and development of the baby.
Author Bio: Navya Sharma has been associated with the health industry for a long time. In her leisure, she loves writing articles. Through her articles, you can obtain knowledge on various stem cell preservation, Stem cell banking, cord blood banking.
