weight gain during pregnancy

average weight gain during your pregnancy

1.a woman who was average weight before getting pregnant should gain 11.4kg to 15.9kgs after becoming pregnant.
2.underweight women should gain 12.7kg to 18.2kgs.
3.overweight women may need to gain only 6.8kg to 11.4kg during pregnancy.

4.In general, you should gain about 0.9kg to 1.8kg during the first three months
and 0.9kg a week during the rest of your pregnancy.
5.It's better to discuss with your consulting doctor if you gain more weight than average

how often to visit the doctor during pregnancy

following doctor visits are advisable during pregnancy

every 4-6 weeks during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy
every 2-4 weeks from 28 to 36 weeks pregnancy
weekly from 36 weeks to delivery

First 3 months of pregnancy

during first 3 months of pregnancy

This is the most crucial stage in your baby's development as all organs are forming and be very careful about using alcohol, drugs and medication.

sex after baby born

it's good to wait for four to six weeks before resuming intercourse.
this allows time for your cervix to close and any tears or a repaired episiotomy to heal.

sex during pregnancy

1.as long as your pregnancy is proceeding normally, you can have sex as often as you like

2.although many couples worry that sex during pregnancy will cause a miscarriage, it's not true.

3.early miscarriages are usually related to chromosomal abnormalities but not having sex during pregnancy.

4.sexual activity won't affect your baby.

5.as long as you are comfortable, most sexual positions are safe during pregnancy,

rather than lying on your back, you might want to lie next to your partner sideways or position yourself on top of your partner or in front of your partner.

6.use a condom if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection or if you choose to have sex with a new partner during pregnancy

stages in pregnancy

Stages in pregnancy

first trimester - week 1 to week 12 of your pregnancy

second trimester - 13 to week 27 of your pregnancy.

third trimester - 28 to week 40 of your pregnancy.

sleeping habits for pregnant ladies

some sleeping habits will help pregnant ladies with good health

1.in the third trimester, sleep on your left side to allow for the best blood flow
2.avoid lying flat on your back for a long period of time
3.sleep with your head elevated on pillows
4.naps may help during day time
5.a warm bath or shower before bed can be helpful

tips for pregnant woman

some simple tips for pregnent ladies

1. eat less and more times a day with well-balanced.
2. drink plenty of water or fluids
3. avoid smoking and alcohol intake
4. don't allow yourself to be exposed to smoking areas
5.avoid artificial coloring in food items or drinks
6. walk for at least 20 minutes a day at a moderate pace
7.walk in cool areas or indoors to prevent overheating.
8.sleep atleast 8 hours at night.
9.wear comfortable clothing
10.don't take over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies, you must consult the doctor before doing so.
11.avoid using mobile phones as much as possible
12.eat foods having more fiber
13.vegetables and fruits like green peas, spinach, pears, and bananas
14.whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal
15.take iron and folic acid medicine every day - Iron keeps your blood healthy and Folic acid helps prevent some birth defects