| tart --> | | | | Take small walks in fresh air |
| Couples trying for a baby are overjoyed on | | | | Wear loose and comfortable clothes |
| discovering the pregnancy. It is one of the | | | | Call your doctor if the problems persist for |
| happiest times for a woman to feel a part of | | | | professional help. |
| creation; one cannot thank heaven enough for the | | | | The emotional and mental changes are a part of |
| blessings. Creating life is a miraculous feeling; one | | | | pregnancy, along with the massive changes in the |
| must develop a happy and positive outlook | | | | body. Do not get overly alarmed, but maintain |
| towards life and enjoy every moment of the | | | | good pregnancy health with proper nutrition, |
| pregnancy. It not only brings with it an expanding | | | | exercise and positive outlook towards life. Listen |
| waistline but also many other body changes. To | | | | to the body signs and remain happy. Do not let |
| enjoy the fruits of motherhood one must take | | | | irritability and mood swings disturb the life. The |
| these changes in the stride and maintain good | | | | body's metabolism and the growing baby in the |
| health and a happy attitude for the well being of | | | | uterus can interfere with leading a normal life and |
| both the mother and the baby. | | | | disturb sleep patterns. Find ways to relax and get |
| Basics of a healthy pregnancy | | | | over these problems for a happier outlook during |
| Some of the early signs of a pregnancy are | | | | the pregnancy. |
| nausea and vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, over | | | | Do not hesitate to call your gynecologist, doctor |
| sensitivity in taste and smell towards common | | | | or a midwife if there are any signs of problems |
| foodstuffs, backaches, headaches and general | | | | or something is bothering you. Any abnormal |
| pains, fatigue and tiredness, swelling and soreness | | | | vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, fever, swelling of |
| of breasts, change in body and complexion, and | | | | body, persistent pains and cramps or changes in |
| sleeping trouble. | | | | baby's movements call for immediate attention by |
| As the body undergoes hormonal changes to | | | | a doctor. Remedial measures in time leads to a |
| accommodate a new life, a woman may feel | | | | happy and enjoyable pregnancy. |
| initially feel uncomfortable. Try to overcome them | | | | Keeping a pregnancy journal is another great idea, |
| by making some changes in your life pattern. Do | | | | to keep a record of the happenings and feelings |
| not resort to over the counter medicines without | | | | experienced by you during your pregnancy. It is a |
| consulting your doctor. Try a few simple methods | | | | way of focusing on a your successes or changes |
| to help you feel better: | | | | to pave the way towards positive outlook and |
| Eat small meals at frequent intervals | | | | change in perspective during pregnancy. It also |
| Lie down and rest when tired | | | | serves as means of sharing your personal |
| Apply heat to ease aches and pains | | | | experiences during pregnancy with other people, |
| Avoid alcohol and smoking | | | | friends or family. |
| Avoid strenuous exercises | | | | |