Pregnancy Questions

If you're expecting your first baby, you've got quite a few health related questions and concerns. And with good reason your body is going through a myriad of changes.

How Do I Know For Sure ?

If you suspect you might be pregnant, there are a few clues you can look for. You may be spending a lot more time than usual in the restroom frequent urination is an early sign of the changes the body undergoes during a pregnancy. Another telltale sign is the dreaded morning sickness. In the first trimester, many women feel nauseous after awakening and have trouble keeping food down. If you do suffer from morning sickness, relax--it usually diminishes by the 12th week.

When Do I Go to the Doctor ?

If you take a drugstore pregnancy test and it turns out positive, you should make a doctor's appointment ASAP. Your doctor will probably prescribe prenatal vitamins to make sure you and your baby get everything you need to be healthy, and will check the baby to make sure everything is going the way it should. Typically you'll go in for a routine check every three to four weeks so the doctor can monitor your child's growth and development.

What Medications Do I Need to Avoid

The list of medicines off-limits to expectant mothers is rather extensive. Make sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take anything, even if its over the counter. Even if the medicine doesn't come with a warning against use by pregnant women, every pregnancy is different and there may be a reason that you shouldn't use it.

What Should I Do if There's A Change in My Baby's Movement ?

One of the most frightening things for a first time mother is to realize that she hasn't felt her baby move in a while. It's normal for the baby to take a rest once a while they won’t kick and roll around continuously. But you'll become familiar with your unborn child's movement patterns, and if something seems off, it's better to be on the safe side and call your doctor. Don't brush off concerns as first pregnancy nerves often when you have a feeling that something isn't right there's a good reason.

You surely have countless further questions beyond these and by all means, ask your doctor. That's what he or she is therefore. The above are some commonly asked questions to help you better understand the changes taking place inside your body over the next nine months.

By : Brent Crouch