FOR AN EXPECTANT MOTHER

Posted 23/12/2022

Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a couple, but you might be feeling nervous as well, there are some health tips to help & guide you

Before you get pregnant

Eat a balanced diet
Maintain a healthy weight BMI around 23
Regular Exercise like walking
Let medical advice if in case you are on any medications for long time / some chronic illness
Take tablet folic acid 5mg daily which is much needed for baby’s nervous system development
Get medical advices if you are not able to conceive even after 1 year of regular, unprotected intercourse
Check for urine pregnancy test in case of missed periods. If positive get a Best gynaecologist consultation

WHAT IS NORMAL IN FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY

It’s ok to have morning sickness [Vomiting Sensation] or even 1-2 episodes of vomiting per day
Have aversion on certain food items/ certain food smell
Feeling tired
Have mild breast tenderness/engorgement
Have mild whitish discharge per vagina
Have vague lower abdomen discomfort
Have increased frequency of urination
Have constipation

Consult your Doctor immediately if you have danger signs like

Bleeding per vagina/ spotting per vagina
Repeated vomiting to the extent that you have lost >10% of body weight
Fever with chills & rigors
Burning micturition
Lower abdomen pain with bleeding