A new pregnancy can be such a joyous time, but it is also a time when your other children might feel confused or left out. Make sure that you involve your other children as much as possible. This article will give you some helpful tips so your little ones understand your pregnancy better.
Before you get pregnant, you should see your doctor. This way your doctor can recommend safe practices for you to have while trying to conceive. They can recommend foods you should eat and things you should avoid. They can also let you know things that can make it harder to conceive.
Adjust your diet to make sure your baby gets sufficient nutrients. If you had a habit of consuming a lot of fatty foods before becoming pregnant, you need to change your lifestyle quickly. Starting today, eat more lean protein, fruits and vegetables.
Do not feel required to announce your pregnancy to everyone as soon as you know. All women have their own comfort zone regarding when they want to tell everyone. Some women wait until they have reached the end of the first trimester and the highest risk of miscarriage is over. Listen to your heart and share the news when you are ready to.
Write a journal about your experiences through pregnancy! This will give you a place to write down the mundane and the sublime. Write down new things you notice and things that worry you! This will be a great tool for remembering things to ask your doctor about and it is something you can pass down to your child or their significant other as they prepare for your grandchildren.
Engage in Kegel exercises each day. This activity can improve your pelvic muscles, which affect your bladder, bowels and uterus. Kegels will help with your delivery, and they can be done just about anywhere, including in the car or at work. To do them correctly, you should squeeze like you want to stop yourself from using the bathroom. Hold this position for three seconds and then relax for three. Do this in sets of ten.
When you are pregnant, do not use a hot tubs or saunas. Women who are expecting should avoid getting overheated since it can put the baby at risk. Additionally, many spas offer massages that use oils that can cause early contractions. Juniper, rosemary and clary sage should all be avoided.
Keep yourself well hydrated. Your body takes on pounds of extra weight in the form of fluids and blood. You need to give your body what it needs to produce these things. What your body needs is water. Keep a water bottle with you everywhere you go and just refill it during the day.
As stated at the beginning of the article, although a new pregnancy is a time to celebrate, it can leave your other children feeling confused. Sometimes children are not sure “where they will stand” once the new baby comes. This article has hopefully given you some great ideas for making the transition of the new baby as easy as possible on your other children.