What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
The amount of weight gain that is recommended depends on your health and your body mass index (this is calculated using your height and weight) before you were pregnant. If you were a normal weight before pregnancy, you should gain between 25 pounds and 35 pounds during pregnancy. If you were underweight before pregnancy, you should gain more weight than a woman who was a normal weight before pregnancy. If you were overweight or obese before pregnancy, you should gain less weight.
I don’t feel my baby moving as much. Is that okay?
Most women begin to feel the baby moving between 18-22 weeks. The amount of movement will not decrease over time, but the movements will be smaller as the baby grows and has less room. At any point, if you haven’t felt the baby move, eat a snack and drink some juice. Then rest on your left or right side and count the movements of the baby for two hours. Any type of movement counts, not just kicks. If you don’t feel 10 movements in those two hours, contact your doctor.
I am interested in creating a birth plan. How can I find out more information on this?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Here at AWH, we are very excited to have the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful experience. We understand that each pregnancy is different for each individual and we also understand that as mothers you are able to choose how you want to experience your labor and delivery.
Whether you choose to have an epidural or a natural birth please feel free to discuss your labor preferences with your doctor. We are willing to help you create a birth plan that works specifically for you, provide information on lamaze classes, and refer you to a midwife or doula if you’re interested. Please visit our natural birth section for more details.
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