subject: Pregancy Worries, Pregnant Worried,first Time Pregnant Advice [print this page] 1. Jenny needs to take folic acid as soon as the test is possitive. seek medical advice and book her in with the midwife at your GP surgery. she can then get all the correct antenatal care from the very earliest time possible. They will asure you both that all is well. In the first few months she will have monthly antenatal visits which will increase towards the end of her pregnancy or if any preoblems arrise.She will need a 12 week scan so get that done in the first instance when she books in with the midwife for the first time.
2.She needs to eat healthy but not eat for too as some old wives tales say. do not smoke, avoid alcohol,and don't take any drugs except for paracetamol.If she is curently taking medication such as insulin or thryroxine the gp will advice what course of action to take to keep blood/ sugar levels cchecked etc.
3.As she will be come tired She needs to take things easier .Morning sickness kicks in with most women, a digestive buscuit at the side of a table for a quick nibble before getting out of bed can help if she is really feeling worst for wear.if she is quite active ask her to mention this with the midwife for more clasfficiation on excersise reduction.remember if she doesn nothing all the time she may feel she has no strength when it comes to actually giving birth.
4.Working she can work up until she feels she has had enough, some mums leave it right until the end of their pregnancy so it coincides with maternity leave pay. She should get advice from her boss.Plus alternative staff need to be found to cover your girlfriends shifts until she goes back to work.
5.Extreme sports are not recommended.Flying restrictions apply when pregnant a letter from gp to show you are fit enough applies after 28 weeks we recommend not flying after 24 weeks.
6. Some important facts to concider for flights Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women, as long as there are no complications with the pregnancy and you are not flying too close to your due date. However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings, such as an increased risk of blood clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) , especially during long flights
7.Dehydration on airplanes, which can be worse when you"re pregnant.
Make sure you have plenty of water with you, and avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Pack vitamin-rich fresh fruit such as grapes, plums, oranges or dried apricots.
Wear support hose and shoes with adjustable straps in case feet swell.
As always with flying, get up and walk around the cabin every two hours or so.
Take an eye mask and ear plugs and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Rest as much as possible while in the air.
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by: Sheila Sudlow of Cheeky Chums
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