A teenage girl comes to school with tears forming in her eyes and asks her best friend to accompany her to the bathroom. When they enter the school bathroom they are alone and she informs her best friend she fears she might be pregnant so she bought a pregnancy test and just needs a friends support and company. The best friend agrees and waits while the teenage girl takes the test. The girls wait patiently for the test results to appear. To their surprise the girl isn't pregnant and she takes a sigh of relief. Not all situations turn out like this. Many young girls don't get to sigh in relief and wipe the sweat off their forehead. They have to take a deep breath and think "what's next?".
Your next step is to find a OBGYN if you don't already have one to find out how far along you are, to get your prenatal vitamins, to run all the necessary tests needed, and to find out what you need to be doing to keep you and your baby healthy. Your going to be recommended prenatal vitamins. When you become pregnant you are sharing everything that keeps you healthy with your baby. This is where the prenatal vitamins come in, they are vitamins you and your baby will need during your pregnancy. Prenatal's may also help ease the morning sickness you may be experiencing. You will go through some blood tests and of course the ultrasound to see your little baby. The doctor will also be sending you home with tons of information on what you can and can't do or eat. Your daily activities and eating habits may have to change to keep you and your baby healthy.
Here are some tips:
*Avoid raw foods(ex.Sushi).
* Unpasteurized cheese and meats. (Heat up deli meats before eating).
*Avoid fish high in mercury(Ex.Tuna).
*No junk food or fast food.
*No drugs or alcohol.
*Talk with your doctor before using any over-the-counter drugs (Ex.Tylenol).
*Avoid cat litter or use gloves.
*When in hot weather drink lots of water.
*Minimize stress.
*No stress.
*No or little caffeine.
*No tap water
'A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside. When a tiny heartbeat is heard for the first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.'