Taking basic care during pregnancy has been more valuable than anything. You’re more likely to have a healthful birth if you maintain a healthy pregnancy. You can experience this only by living a healthy lifestyle and following doctor’s appointments. This is called prenatal care.
Schedule an appointment with your Gynaecologist as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. Though, Many health care providers won’t schedule the first visit before 8 weeks of pregnancy, unless there is a difficulty. The Gynaecology doctor will start only after reviewing medical history. The doctor will want to know about your symptoms. During this first appointment, urine and blood samples will be taken. (These will also be taken again on later visits.) Urine analyses check for bacteria, high sugar levels (which can be a sign of diabetes), and high protein levels (which can be a symptom of preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure during pregnancy). Blood tests check for blood cell count, blood type, low iron levels (anemia), and infectious diseases (such as HIV, HPV, HSV).
A doctor can ask you to do ultrasound for fetal gestational age and to see cardiac activity.
If you are healthy without any complications and risk factors, most health care providers will want to see you:
Every 4 weeks until the 28th week of pregnancy
Every 2 weeks until 36 weeks after 28th week
Once a week until delivery after 36th week
You must discuss any problem or concern you have with the doctor:
Weight gain during pregnancy
Talk to your gynaecologist about this. It’s different for everyone. In most cases, women should gain about 11 to 13 kg. If a woman is underweight when she gets pregnant, she may need to gain more. If she is overweight, she may need to gain less.
Eating habits
Having a balanced diet is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. Once you started eating for two (or more!), that time is not to cut calories or go on a diet. In fact, you need about 300 extra calories a day. If you are underweight, very active and carrying multiple babies, you’ll need even more. But in the case of overweight, you will get advised by the health care provider.
Eating healthy food is always important. One must eat nutritious food for calories that will help the baby’s maturity and improvement. Try to keep a well-balanced diet that incorporates the dietary guidelines including:
Raw meat, eggs, and fish: Food that isn’t sufficiently cooked can put you at risk for food poisoning. Don’t eat more than 2 or 3 servings of fish per week (including canned fish). Don’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish.
Fruit and vegetables: Clean all fruits and veggies before eating. Keep cutting boards and dishes clean.
Low-fat dairy products: Eat 4 or more servings of dairy each day to eat a good amount of calcium for you and your baby. Don’t drink unpasteurized milk or eat unpasteurized milk products. These may have bacteria that can cause infections.
Sugar substitutes: Some unnatural sweeteners are okay in moderation.
When to see a Gynaecologist?
Call your doctor if you have:
Blood or fluid coming from your vagina.
Sudden or extreme swelling of your face or fingers.
Headaches that are severe or won’t go away.
Nausea and vomiting that won’t go away.
Dim or blurry vision.
Dizziness.
Severe pain or cramps in your lower abdomen.
Chills or fever.
A change in your baby’s movements.
Less urine or burning when you urinate.
An illness or infection.
Any other symptoms that bother you.
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