While mothers undoubtedly experience the most drastic changes during pregnancy, there’s a good chance that others will notice their lives changing as well as they prepare for the birth of a baby. Whether you are an expectant mother or a dad-to-be, the information in these tips and tricks will offer valuable insight into pregnancy.
Is a baby coming? Do you plan to breastfeed? If you plan to breastfeed, you must be able to do so discretely at any time. Nursing clothing can help you keep your privacy! Many maternity lines also carry “breastfeeding shirts.” The point is that nobody will be able to see what is actually going on. If you’re nervous about it, try breastfeeding before a mirror. This way, you will see what the rest of the world will be seeing.
Eat for one! Many people think that because they are pregnant, they can eat as much as they want. This is not true. If you want to be able to get your body back after you give birth, you need to make sure that you only raise your calories by a very little bit (you should consume around 2,000 calories a day, no more!)
Before you get pregnant, it is wise to visit your doctor. You can make sure you are in excellent health, and they will also give you some advice that can help you out. They can tell you when you should be ovulating, and some vitamins that you should be taking.
Do not avoid sex when you are pregnant. Many women are under the assumption that sex can harm their unborn child, but this is not true. In fact, sex can be helpful. Women have high hormone levels when pregnant, and having sex can help relieve some of the stress that these hormones give them.
If you do not yet have an OBGYN, now is the time to find one. You can set up interviews, and find one that you feel you connect with. You will be seeing this doctor often, and they may deliver your baby. Make sure you choose one that you feel extremely comfortable with and can trust.
Talk to your friends and family, especially those that have been pregnant, or are currently pregnant. They will be able to support you and help you if you have any questions or if you need anything. Those who have been through it before can be some of the best resources you have.
Keep your water intake to six to eight full glasses of water a day. Try keeping a large water bottle with you at all times and fill it up when it empties. As we know, water is incredibly important to keeping our bodies healthy and it becomes even more important when we are drinking for two.
Whether this is your very first pregnancy or your third, you are sure to discover a whole world of new things over the next few months. Even experienced mothers can enjoy the practical and useful tips from other healthcare professionals, other mothers and pregnancy books.