Safety Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Safety Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

The first 12 weeks of pregnancy are a critical period of development of the baby, but you do not need to worry about everything and anything.

If you now take a few key steps, you can ensure your health and the baby. See then the best way to keep your baby safe.

Stop smoking. 

Tobacco increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, infant death and many other dangers. Some studies have shown that children of women who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day during pregnancy have a higher chance of being born with cleft lip or cleft palate. It is never too late to quit smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes. Every cigarette does not turn gives the baby a better chance to be healthy. For help, visit the area on BabyCenter quit smoking during pregnancy.

Stop drinking alcohol. 

When a pregnant woman takes more than two drinks per day increases the risk of the baby being born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) of a woman drinking a smaller amount. The little we can drink a day can increase the likelihood of low birth weight as well as increase the risk of the child has learning problems, speech, concentration, language or hyperactivity. In addition, some studies have shown that, unless drink per week may be increasing the risk of the child being aggressive or delinquent later. Nobody knows exactly the harmful effects that the smallest amount of alcohol can cause a developing baby, so do not drink at all.

Do not take medicines without first talking to your doctor. 

many medicines - even more common as the painkiller ibuprofen - are not safe during pregnancy. If you take medicines for any chronic disease, do not stop taking them suddenly, but immediately contact your doctor to jointly analyze their medication and determine what is safe and what is not. Mention everything, even supplements and herbs.

Look immediately prenatal care and do not miss appointments. 

A good prenatal care is essential to the health of the baby. At their first antenatal visit (usually between 8 and 12 weeks), will be subject to screening tests for some diseases that can cause complications. If you have not chosen a doctor or scheduled an appointment, this should now be the priority.

Take prenatal vitamins. 

Most prenatal supplements contain more folic acid, iron and calcium than normal vitamin complexes. Pregnant women need a greater amount of these nutrients - especially folic acid, which substantially reduces the risk of the infant developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida. But it does not take too much vitamins, more is not necessarily better and in some cases may even be dangerous.

Ensure that works in a safe place. 

For most women, it's perfectly safe to work until the day of birth or until very close. But if you have a very tiring job (many hours standing, lifting weights, etc..), You may have to ask to perform another function or less strenuous work fewer hours. Too much stress at work has been associated with some pregnancy complications.If working in proximity of chemical or toxic (heavy metals such as lead or mercury, chemicals such as organic solvents, certain biological agents and radiation, for example), should seek the transfer station. Talk with your doctor or with your employer about the options available.

Let the sports and hazardous activities. 

Given that have joints looser than normal, it is best to avoid any activity that may slip or fall, increasing the risk of injury to the abdomen. Horseback riding, skiing, climbing, scuba diving and most contact sports should also be banned. Avoid also racket sports such as squash, especially during the second and third quarters, as lateral movements can strive knees, and ball - moving at high speed - can reach the stomach. The opinions of experts about the tennis vary, so talk to your doctor if you intend to play.