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Medical Guide
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Pregnancy
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pregnancy is not an illness, you will experience a great deal of changes with
your body both physically and emotionally. These changes may cause anxiety.
There are various choices regarding where you would like to deliver your baby.
There are thousands of books, web sites, and "friendly advice" that will help
you deal with the upcoming changes in your body and life. Sorting out what is
right solely depends on you. Everyone is different, though some changes may be
similar from woman to woman. Each experience, even if you have 10 children, will
be different and unique. You need to trust your instincts, your feelings and
your "inner voice". You know your body best! Visit the doctor
regularly and communicate openly and honestly with him/her! |
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happens and when? |
TYPICAL MEDICAL PREGNANCY TIMETABLE (weeks may vary)
- 6-8 weeks - Pregnancy confirmed
- 9-12 weeks - See midwife for arrangement and discussion for place of
delivery
- 13-15 weeks - First appointment for a dating scan and blood tests
- 20 weeks - Further scan to check development and growth. Optional
visit to midwife discuss results and care
- 24 weeks - Appointment with your Doctor
- 28 weeks - Appointment with midwife and further blood tests
- 32 weeks - Appointment with your Doctor
- 34 weeks - Appointment with midwife
- 36 weeks - Appointment with your Doctor. Then every week either
midwife or Doctor till D Day!
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Healthy Suggestions: |
- Eat a balanced diet - Try to eat a variety of the following: breads,
cereals, rice, fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy foods, meat, fish, egg
and pulses.
- Avoid certain foods - Soft cheeses, pâté, soft boiled eggs, liver
and liver based foods, undercooked meat.
- Take folic acid - Folic acid can help reduce the risk of spina
bifida. Take a supplement of at least 400 micrograms daily. Also eat
more foods rich in folic acid such as broccoli, spinach, avocado,
brussel sprouts, granary bread and marmite.
- Stop smoking - Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to your baby and
carries a higher risk of premature birth. Also avoid passive smoking.
- Avoid alcohol - Limit your alcohol intake to 1 or 2 units per week.
(1 unit = 1 small glass or wine, or ˝ pint of lager or 1 measure of
spirit or liqueur)
- Over the counter medicines - Speak to your midwife or doctor for
advice.
- Take time to relax - Rest whenever you are able to and during the
day when possible especially in the later months of your pregnancy.
- Take regular exercise - Walking, swimming and yoga are all
beneficial. Avoid strenuous exercise.
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