Pregnancy is such an exciting and scary time for a woman. When that plus sign shows up on the stick, a woman's life will be forever changed. Get the facts you need to stay calm and happy throughout your pregnancy, so you'll feel confident that you're going to be a great mom.
Yipee, I'm Pregnant! Now What?
- > Am I Really Pregnant? Normal Symptoms
- > Common Pregnancy Check-ups and Tests
- > Healthy Pregnancy Exercises
- > Feeling Icky? Sooth that Morning Sickness
- > Special Section for Mothers Over 35
- > Typical Pregnancy Discomforts
Fun Pregnancy Moments
- > Fun Myths: Predicting a Baby's Gender
- > Tips for Picking a Baby Name
- > Top 10 Baby Boy Names
- > Top 10 Baby Girl Names
- > Top 10 Pregnancy Myths
- > Sex During Pregnancy
Pregnancy "No No's" & Warning Signs
- > Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy
- > Food During Pregnancy - List of No No's
- > These Medicines and Pregnancy Don't Mix
- > Should I Call a Doctor? Warning Signs
- > Signs and Risk Factors for Miscarriages
- > Signs and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes
Getting Prepared for Baby's Arrival
Activities to Avoid During Pregnancy
Once you find out a baby is growing inside you... everything changes! You suddenly become "The Protector of Your Belly!" If you bump into something, you instantly grab your tummy. If your pants are a little tight, you wonder if your baby is being squished. Getting "tummy obsessed" is just part of being pregnant. The good news is that your baby is quite safe and protected in your womb. Most regular activities are fine, but here are just a few that should be avoided.
- Contact Sports - During pregnancy it's recommended that you don't play any type of contact sport that could cause you to get hit in the stomach with a ball or bang into other people.
- Fast Moving Activities - You should also avoid all activities that could cause you to fall such as: ice skating, roller skating, skiing, gymnastics, scootering, horse back riding etc…
- Lying on your Back - You should try not to sleep completely flat on your back after the 4th month. This can cause the weight of the baby and uterus to press on a blood vessel and cause the blood flow to the uterus to decrease.
- Sniffing Fumes - You should stay away from anything that has really strong fumes such as paint, cleaning supplies or any liquids with a strong odor. If you're worried about this you could check with your doctor for a list.
- Lifting Heavy Objects - Make your partner or friends lift those heavy objects so you don't put unwanted strain on your belly. Also, check with your doc before lifting any heavy bar bells.
- Raising Heart Rate - Avoid workouts that get your heart rate too high. Too high being 140+ beats per minute.
- Scuba Diving - Keep your scuba gear, but forget the scuba diving till after the baby is born. Your baby won't enjoy the extra pressure.
- Amusement Rides - Take the flume ride and that huge roller coaster off your list of things to do this year. Fast moving or twisting or turning amusement rides are a no-no during pregnancy.
- Soaking in Hot Water - Jacuzzis and hot tubs aren't the best place for a pregnant woman. Wait till after the baby is born to take a dip in hot water.
- Excessive Sun Bathing - Avoid baking in the sun for really long periods of time. Your temperature can go up and so can Baby's, possibly resulting in birth defects.
