Question: What Do I Do If I’m Pregnant?

Take care of your body and baby

So make sure you’re getting enough folic acid, start taking a prenatal vitamin (your healthcare provider can recommend one for you), eat a healthy pregnancy diet, consider a pregnancy-friendly exercise routine, and try to get plenty of sleep.

Avoid pregnancy no-nos.

What do I do if I just found out im pregnant?

The First 9 Things You Should Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant

• Start Taking a Prenatal Vitamin.
• Call Your OB-GYN.
• THEN CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANy.
• Start Mourning All the Foods You Can No Longer Eat.
• And Check the Ingredient Labels on Your Makeup.
• Pack Your Purse With Water and Snacks.

How soon should you go to the doctor after a positive pregnancy test?

Your first prenatal visit usually happens around your eighth week of pregnancy. But even though you may not see the doctor for a few weeks yet, calling to schedule an appointment is definitely one of the first steps to take after finding out you’re pregnant—depending on the practice, wait times can be long.

How could I know Im pregnant?

Swollen and tender breasts

Soreness or tingling in breasts is one of the most common signs of being pregnant. It is possible to know you’re pregnant in those first few weeks—some women even “know” from the moment of conception. Here are the very earliest pregnancy signs, that you might not notice.

What causes miscarriage?

Most common reasons for miscarriage

1. Genetic issues. Half of the miscarriages may occur because of chromosome issues.
2. Long-term health conditions. Long-term health conditions of the mother may be one of the causes of miscarriage at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
3. Infections.
4. Weakened cervix.
5. PCOS.
6. Age.
7. Excessive weight.
8. Smoking.

How do I tell my husband I’m pregnant?

Try one of these fun ways to let your husband know your family is growing:

• Buy him a manual.
• Capture the moment.
• Do a puzzle.
• Get a “baby fund” piggy bank.
• Give him a coupon.
• Hide the pregnancy test.
• Let your child announce it.
• Let your future baby announce it.

When should we tell our family we’re pregnant?

Announcing your pregnancy

Many parents-to-be wait until the end of the first trimester — around week 13 — to tell friends and family about their pregnancy. A number of factors influence why people wait until this time to share the news.

How does Doctor confirm pregnancy?

After the urine testing, the doctor can perform even more pregnancy tests such as a blood test and sonogram. Blood tests are done at your doctor’s office, but are used less often than urine tests. Doctors often order these tests to confirm pregnancy as early as 10 days after a missed period.

How can I avoid miscarriage?

How Can I Prevent a Miscarriage?

1. Be sure to take at least 400 mg of folic acid every day, beginning at least one to two months before conception, if possible.
2. Exercise regularly.
3. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
4. Manage stress.
5. Keep your weight within normal limits.
6. Don’t smoke and stay away from secondhand smoke.

What week is the highest risk of miscarriage?

Risk rates

• Weeks 0 to 6. These early weeks mark the highest risk of miscarriage. A woman can have a miscarriage in the first week or two without realizing she’s pregnant.
• Weeks 6 to 12.
• Weeks 13 to 20. By week 12, the risk may fall to 5 percent.

What foods can cause a miscarriage?

Foods that can cause miscarriage

1. 01/9​Smoked seafood. Smoked and refrigerated seafood (usually labeled as nova or lox) should be avoided as it might be contaminated with listeria.
2. 02/9​Raw eggs. Pregnant women should avoid under-cooked food.
3. 03/9​Unpasteurized milk.
4. 04/9​Drumstick Tree.
5. 05/9​Animal Liver.
6. 06/9​Aloe Vera.
7. 07/9​Sprouted Potato.
8. 08/9​Papaya.

Can stress causes miscarriage?

While excessive stress isn’t good for your overall health, there’s no evidence that stress results in miscarriage. About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most often, early miscarriage is caused by a chromosomal abnormality that interferes with the normal development of the embryo.

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