1st Time Pregnant, Need Advise! Posted: 10-18-04 02:13am
Hi there,
this is my first pregnancy (8 weeks). I
am feeling anxious & happy too.
Here are some of my concerns :
1. Can anyone refer me for some info of
'do' & 'don't' during pregnancy?
2. When should I start go for check up?
I didn't go for doctor since I am sure I
am pregnant, I only take some acid folic.
3. This morning I was fall down from
stairs (not very serious), only my leg is
slightly injured. Should I go for doc for
check up ?
4. Is 5 months pregnancy will have
obvious physical change on body? Can
someone notice if I was pregnant 5
months?
I am seriously seeking for some advise
& help.
Thanks in advance.
Ok for one, yes you need to go to the
doctor so he can check the baby make sure
its okay and healthy also to tell you
exactly how far along you are. So you
should make an appointment asap!! Also
tell the doc about your fall to make sure
everything will be ok, and try to be more
careful. Some do's and don'ts, dont
drink anything with caffiene in it
(coffee, sodas, any type of energetic
drink or pills), if you happen to get
sick do not try to treat with over the
counter medicines most are not healthy for
your baby, instead inform the doctor if
you have any illnesses at all. Go to the
store and buy some prenatal pills if you
havent already, your baby needs a good
source of vitamins and can get them from
prenatal vitamins if you are not eating
enough to give it what it needs. Try to
eat healthy foods, you need a lot of
calcium so drink a lot of milk or add more
dairy to your diet. Also I dont think
you are five months pregnant quite yet, if
you are 8 weeks then you are only 2
months, and your belly wont start to show
until about 4 or 4 1/2 months. Other
than that just try to get a lot of rest
and drink plenty of water, if you get
sick in the mornings try for saltine
crackers. Oh and congratulations!!
