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Healthy pregnancy
Live healthily for both you and your unborn baby.
Article by : SpunOut.ie
As a pregnant woman, it’s your responsibility to live healthily for both you and your unborn baby. Firstly, you need to see a doctor right away. Your doctor should advise you on your specific needs but here are some useful tips:
- The doctor will ask you when your last period was. This is used to see how long you’ve been pregnant and when the baby will be born.
- You will be given blood tests, urine tests and maybe tests for sexually transmitted infections.Your doctor should tell you about the physical and emotional changes that women go through during pregnancy.
- Young pregnant women are more at risk of problems such as anaemia, high blood pressure, miscarriage or early labour. Your doctor should also explain how to recognise the signs of these risks.
- If you have sex during pregnancy (and have a new partner or have changed partner), you should still use a condom to protect both you and the baby from sexually transmitted infections.
Possible body changes:
- Your breasts may get bigger.
- There can be changes in your skin, such as acne, darkening or a glowing appearance.
- You might suffer from mood swings or depression. Make sure to tell your doctor if you have these feelings.
- Other side effects of pregnancy include nausea and vomiting, swollen legs, varicose veins, heartburn, backache, fatigue or sleep loss.
Click here to access details on the medical care all pregnant women are entitled to.
