Healthcare
The pregnant woman should communicate with the specialist doctor to determine the date of the first visit. During this visit, the doctor will perform the pregnancy test, determine the number of weeks of pregnancy based on the physical examination, and the last menstrual period, predict the date of birth based on this information, A visit should check the weight, blood pressure, abdominal measurement, blood and urine tests, as well as examine the child’s growth by listening to his heartbeat. If the woman is healthy and does not suffer from risk factors, she should go for a health check:
- Every four weeks from the beginning of pregnancy until the 28th week.
- Every two weeks until the 36th week.
- Once a week until birth.
Healthy diet
One of the best things a pregnant woman can do for her or her baby’s health is eating a balanced diet, including:
- Fat-free meat, eggs, fish, beans, and legumes, to get protein.
- Fruits and vegetables: Five servings of fruits and vegetables should be taken daily, whether fresh, canned, frozen, dried, or in the form of juice.
- Keep the body moist by drinking about eight glasses of water a day.
- Folic acid supplementation, pregnant women need 400 micrograms daily.
- Milk and milk products: Four or more servings of milk should be taken daily, which will provide calcium for the pregnant and the fetus.
Food precautions
There are some things that a pregnant woman should consider in relation to her diet:
- Do not eat immature meat well.
- Do not eat more than 2-3 servings of fish per week, including canned fish, swordfish, mackerel and teffiche should not be eaten; these fish contain high levels of mercury that harms the child.
- You should wash vegetables and fruits before eating them, as well as keep dishes clean.
- Do not eat unpasteurized milk or its products, as it can contain bacteria that may cause infection of the fetus. Examples of these products are blue cheese, Mexican cheese, and feta cheese.
- Do not drink more than one cup of coffee per day.
- The pregnant woman does not need to eat two people, she does not need extra calories during the first six months.
Additional tips for the holder
The pregnant woman recommends some things:
- Walking or swimming as long as there are no problems, sport facilitates birth, and reduces leg cramps that may suffer from the pregnant.
- Drink fluids, get large amounts of fiber to overcome constipation problem.
- Minimize fat, divide meals to overcome the problem of nausea.
- Get enough rest; to avoid fatigue.