The first days of pregnancy - taking care of the kid from the first minute - Personal Care

Personal care in the first days of pregnancy

There are many things that you can do before getting pregnant and during the first days of pregnancy to secure its healthy for.

Avoid

• alcohol - it recommends completely exclude the use of alcohol during pregnancy or lactation
• smoking - it is known that smoking increases the risk of miscarriage and harms the growth and development of your child
• vitamins retinol content with - a type of vitamin A, which may be harmful in large amounts. Liver also contains retinol, so you need to eat it quite a bit.

Reduce your intake of caffeine

Caffeine - coffee, tea and soft drinks contain caffeine. Recommend reduce caffeine intake to three cups of coffee or five cups of tea a day. Guarana - caffeine substance used in some energy drinks. They are not recommended to use during pregnancy.

Provide information and support for yourself

Make sure that your doctor is aware of your pregnancy. This will help you decide what to talk about with your doctor.

Avoid drugs

They are harmful to your developing baby. If you are pregnant, you should not try to quit taking them without professional help. Please contact the specialized organizations.

Medicines, drugs, complementary and alternative medicine

Some medications are harmful during pregnancy, including those that have been prescribed to you, as well as purchased without a prescription and the other medicines that you take. Do not use complementary medicine, including a multivitamin, if you have not checked their safety for pregnant or lactating. Talk to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.

Physical exercise

To exercise Myths about exercise: do not believe   the extent of your powers. The best exercise - moderate, bringing fun and what you can do most of the week, such as walking, swimming or yoga. Avoid overheating in spas and saunas. Always drink plenty of fluids when doing.

Family / genetic history

If your partner has a family health problems that can go to inheritance, discuss them with your doctor early in pregnancy. These include the Martin-Bell syndrome, thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, hemophilia or cleft palate.

Your medical condition

As soon as possible, contact your doctor if you have any health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, problems with clotting or heart disease.

If your family is, births with a cleft lip, spinal problems or you are taking medication for epilepsy, you should discuss this with your doctor.

Diet and nutrition

Pregnancy creates an additional need for nutrients, including iron, calcium, iodine and many vitamins, so make sure your diet is varied and includes a sufficient number of the following products:

• fruits and vegetables
• Bread and cereals
• dairy products for calcium replenishment
• lean meat, chicken and fish for iron

Vegetarians

Lentils, beans, tofu, eggs and soy milk can replace animal foods in a vegetarian diet. If you do not eat animal products, you will need to take vitamin B12, as it is necessary for brain development of your baby.

Folate

Folate (or folic acid) - is a vitamin that is found in many foods. Recommends taking folic of acids in the two months prior to pregnancy and the first three months of pregnancy to reduce the risk of problems with the spine, such as spina bifida, have your baby. Also recommend eating foods rich in folic acid, approximately 0, 5 mg a day will be the norm.

Fish

Fish important for the development of the brain and nervous system of a child. I recommend eating one to three servings of fish per week. There are certain kinds of fish that should be limited because of high mercury content. Shark, swordfish and marlin should be eaten no more than once every two weeks, and a large head and catfish can be eaten more than once a week. Other types of fish are safe to eat. For canned tuna is no limit.

Iodine and pregnancy

Iodine - is another matter that is important for brain development of your baby. To provide your body with iodine in sufficient quantities, it is necessary:

• eat fish one to three times per week (limit only fish with high mercury content)
• and / or use of iodized salt
• take multivitamins for pregnant women with iodine

Vitamin D

Basically, vitamin D produced in the skin under the influence of sunlight, but small amounts may also be made of products such as fatty fish, egg yolk, margarine and some types of milk. This vitamin is important for the development of bones and teeth of your baby, his lack of it can cause muscle weakness and pain in women. You may not have enough vitamin D, if:

• you have dark skin
• most of the body close clothes
• most of the time indoors provodimte

Please discuss this problem with your doctor, who may prescribe a blood test for vitamin D and offer you food additives Food additives - basic classification   during pregnancy and lactation Breast-feeding: feed - and no nails! .

Food safety and hygiene

Listeria and toxoplasmosis - a rare infection that can be transmitted to your unborn baby. To reduce the risk of Listeria:

• Wash your hands, cutting boards and utensils when cooking
• Wash fruits and vegetables before eating
• Avoid sausages and hams cold food, such as ham, salami, smoked chicken, pate, raw seafood, soft ice cream, pre-prepared salads and cheeses such as brie, camembert, feta and ricotta.

Listeria is killed by heat treatment, so make sure food is heated by a really hot.

To reduce toxoplasmosis:

• thoroughly cook meat
• wash vegetables
• Wear protective gloves when cleaning the litter box or working in the garden
• wash hands after working in the garden, or after contact with pet

Depression

Although everyone can feel sometimes in a bad mood during pregnancy, some women feel so very long and may be depressed Depression - a little more than a bad mood . This condition can be successfully treated.

Share this problem with someone, talk to your doctor or midwife to get the necessary support.

Violence can not be a part of your pregnancy. Any violence, verbal or physical, can greatly affect you, your pregnancy, your baby's health and the condition of other children.