When you are pregnant, you can plan how you will manage the
pregnancy from the first to the ninth month. First, you should follow the steps
given below, and then you can easily manage your pregnancy plan. In my opinion,
you can eat nutritional food and regular medicine that your doctor provides,
and at the same time, you can go to regular check-ups to see how healthy your
baby is.
Month 1 to 3
·
Attend
antenatal check-ups once a month. The first is the longest. Ask about special
tests
·
Stop
smoking and drinking.
·
Make
improvements in your diet now as this is very important for you and your baby
·
If
you are employed, tell your employer when you need time off for antenatal care.
·
Start
thinking about birth option and get information about hospitals in your area.
Month 4 to 6
·
Attend
monthly antenatal check-ups. Write down questions to ask the doctor in case you
forgot.
·
Both
nausea and tiredness should have passed, so take advantage by getting fitter -
go for walks, swim or join a pregnancy exercise class. Generally, fitter babies
have easier births.
·
Write
to your employer at least 21 days before you stop work to retain your rights to
maternity leave and statutory maternity pay.
·
Send
for catalogues and check out for baby equipment you will be too tired to trek
around the shops when you are eight months pregnant.
Month 7 to 9
·
Attend
antenatal check-ups once a fortnight at least, for the 7th and 8th
months and weekly for the last month.
·
Go
to an experienced fitter for nursing bras, you will get a better fit after your
baby’s head has engaged
·
Pack
your suitcase about six weeks before your due date. Buy hire a car seat to
bring your baby home from hospital.
·
Arrange
some outings for after your expected delivery date-you could go overdue and
having things to look forward to and keep you occupied will take your off the
wait.
