Pregnancy Advice

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Pregnancy is in many ways a wondrous time, but it's also filled with questions. Here are some answers to some common questions woman ask during pregnancy:

First, how do I know when the vomiting I'm experiencing during my first trimester is not normal? While vomiting that accompanies morning sickness is normal for most women, there are times when special care needs to be taken. If your vomiting is severe for several weeks, you should watch carefully for symptoms of dehydration. If you experience abdominal pain while vomiting, you should contact your doctor. This isn't usual and could indicate another problem like gallstones.

Second, how much weight should I expect to gain and how quickly should I gain it? Women who are a normal weight when they get pregnant should expect to gain 25-35 pounds during their pregnancy. Most women gain only 2-3 pounds during their first trimester. After that a pound of weight gain each week is normal.

Third, when can I be relatively certain that the risk of miscarriage is past?Although there is always some risk of miscarriage, the likelihood drops substantially after the 14-week mark.

Lastly, should I take prenatal vitamins? Yes! Even though you feel fine, you are depleting your supply of vitamins and minerals as your nourish your unborn child. Prenatal vitamins give you a boost so that you can provide everything your baby needs without risking your own health.

Links:

cafemom.com

This site provides information for pregnancy and after. Categories include everything from baby names-what names are in and what names are not-to meals that you can appreciate both while you're pregnant and after the baby arrives. There are articles about caring for infants, toddlers and older children. The tips are diverse, and the site is broad, covering a whole gamut-everything from the pros and cons of piercing baby's ears to highlighting available iPhone apps for little ones.

pregnancytoday.com

This website provides answers to the questions that pregnant women ask frequently. The focus is on women in their first pregnancy. There is information in abundance. The site also has several videos that can be viewed as well as many related articles and lots of links to other sites. The tone is informational without being excessively technical.

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