Pregnancy Health & Wellness
Focus on a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy. Key nutrients include folic acid (600 mcg/day), iron (27 mg/day), calcium (1,000 mg/day), vitamin D (600 IU/day), DHA (200 mg/day), and iodine (220 mcg/day). Avoid raw fish, unpasteurized dairy, deli meats, and limit caffeine to 200mg per day.
Typical prenatal visits are monthly until 28 weeks, twice monthly until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery. Key tests include initial blood work (8-12 weeks), nuchal translucency screening (11-14 weeks), anatomy scan (18-22 weeks), glucose screening (24-28 weeks), and group B strep test (36-37 weeks).
First trimester: Fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness. Second trimester: Increased energy, baby movements, round ligament pain. Third trimester: Heartburn, back pain, frequent urination. Contact your provider for severe nausea/vomiting, decreased fetal movement, severe headaches, vision changes, or signs of preterm labor.
Consider childbirth education classes, create a birth plan, install car seat by 36 weeks, pack hospital bag by 35 weeks. Recommended items include nursing bras, postpartum supplies, baby clothes, and important documents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing (but not bed-sharing) for the first 6-12 months.
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