The best way to have a healthy pregnancy is to eat a balanced diet, stay physically active, getting plenty of rest, avoid tobacco, alcohol and drugs and reduce stress.
You will also need medical care from your doctor and / or midwife. You can expect to see them every 4 - 6 weeks during the early stages of your pregnancy. After about 30 weeks, they want to see you every 2 - 3 weeks, increasing to visits every 1 - 2 weeks in the last months of pregnancy.
May you need a doctor or health care advice if you:
* are overweight or
* had problems with a previous pregnancy, for example, if your baby is premature or weighed less than 2500 g (5 lb 8 oz)
* have diabetes, hypertension or other medical conditions
* are over 35 or under 16 years
* carry more than one baby
* had a caesarean birth or uterine surgery
* use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs
* are under emotional stress or violence in your life
* face depression or other mental health problems.
0 comments:
Post a Comment