Enough those colorful dashes of positive pregnancy test in order to feel and imagine already mom with a little baby in her arms. But it still takes nine months and of things to do there are many . Here are 10 to do right away .
1. Choose the gynecologist
It may be the gynecologist always or hospital where you will give birth to a gynecologist or an obstetrician - gynecological surgery, in the hospital or clinic: the important thing is to identify a person or a center that will give us confidence, for they will be our points of reference throughout the nine months. READ ALSO: PREGNANCY, FIRST VISIT FROM GINECOLOGO If the pregnancy, for some reason, could be at risk now choosing a gynecologist and a second-level center.
2. Take folic acid
Take folic acid if you do not already assumed before. “The integration of folic acid is recommended for 3 months (or at least 1 month) before pregnancy and throughout the first quarter and it is important for the prevention of congenital anomalies, particularly those concerning the neural tube such as spina bifida," says Anna Franca Knight, a gynecologist at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. “The standard dose is 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) per day , unless there are no specific , such as epilepsy or type I diabetes diseases , which require a dose about 10 times higher " . READ ALSO: Folic Acid, WHY ' AND ' IMPORTANT
3. Check your medications
If you are taking medications for chronic diseases, you must consult immediately with its reference specialist : he will decide whether to continue , modify or discontinue therapy . Just as it is good to seek advice from a gynecologist before taking any medication, even over the counter. " It ' must also suspend the possible application of retinoid-based creams (usually prescribed to treat acne ) : even if it's local therapies , retinoic acid can cause fetal abnormalities ," says gynecologist Knight . READ ALSO: DRUGS IN PREGNANCY.
4. Eliminate smoking and alcohol
It should also immediately change certain lifestyle behaviors, first quit smoking (number of risks, from abortion to premature birth to low birth weight) and eliminate alcohol, which easily crosses the placenta and passes to the fetus: " please note that there is no proven safe dose of alcohol during pregnancy, so as a precaution it is advisable to avoid it altogether," said the gynecologist. READ ALSO: STOP SMOKING IN PREGNANCY.
5. Adopt anti - toxoplasmosis precautions
If you do not know the status of immunity to certain infections such as toxoplasmosis , you need to take immediately the necessary precautions, such as only eating cooked meat , wash raw vegetables and avoid contact with the feces of animals , especially cats . Waiting to do as soon as the toxo - test to know if you have already contracted the disease in the past. READ ALSO: TOXOPLASMOSIS IN PREGNANCY
6. Avoid intense sport
Avoid intense sport or at risk trauma, such as skiing, horseback riding, fitboxe , jogging and all motorsport activities . Agree with the gynecologist activity in line with your medical conditions and compatible with the pregnancy: the sport is very good for all nine months. READ ALSO: SPORT IN PREGNANCY
7. No sauna
No sauna because it increases the body temperature and sweating, resulting in transient hyperthermia and by lowering blood pressure.
8. Drink lots of water
During pregnancy increases physiologically the body water amounts up to 7:00 to 8:00 liters more than usual , so it is normal that a pregnant woman needs a higher fluid intake . In addition, make sure the right amount of water is used to maintain the optimum plasma volume in the blood vessels, preventing blood pressure to drop . READ ALSO: PREGNANCY, WHICH DRINKING WATER
9. Protect your skin from the sun
In summer , in addition to not expose themselves to the sun during the hottest hours , you should always apply a high sun protection , especially on the face , where , for hormonal reasons , may appear dark spots (called chloasma gravidarum ) . READ ALSO: PREGNANCY IN THE SUN WITHOUT PROBLEMS
10. Do not make vaccines without the advice of the gynecologist
Except for the flu vaccine (recommended by experts from the second quarter), the vaccines should be generally avoided during pregnancy. “For this, we must refrain from trips to areas considered at risk, which would require a vaccination against certain diseases," he concludes the gynecologist. READ ALSO: VACCINATIONS IN PREGNANCY.
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