A woman's pregnancy affects more than just her body. Her emotions, feelings, and behaviors will likely change over the entire nine months in ways that she may or may not totally expect. Fortunately, this handpicked selection of pregnancy tips and advice represents the best and brightest of pregnancy blogs, healthcare publications, and advice from other mothers.
Medication
All medications over the counter and prescription are given a class for safety to pregnant women. There are only two medications that are guaranteed to be safe to take while pregnant, these are prenatal vitamins and thyroid medications. Never take a medication with an X classification and discuss all others with your doctor before taking them.
Never assume that something is safe to apply topically or take orally during pregnancy just because its label says it is "natural." There are many herbs and supplements that are not suggested for use by pregnant women, and it's best to ask your doctor before using any new medication or supplement, natural or not.
Prenatal Vitamins
You should start taking a prenatal vitamin now. Taking a prenatal vitamin is great for your health. Prenatal vitamins can also help you conceive a baby. They are great for many different reasons and your doctor can help you find out which one is the best while trying to conceive.
Make sure to take prenatal vitamins and read up on the birthing process so you can be prepared. Having a healthy diet and exercise plan will make sure that your baby will have all the nutrients he or she needs, while maintaining a body shape that you'll love, after you have your child.
Omega 3
Talk with your doctor about getting a DHA supplement during your pregnancy. DHA is a omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for proper development of the brain and eyes of your baby. Supplements are generally needed to ensure the proper amount of DHA. Fish is a strong source of DHA but women are generally told to stay away from most fish during pregnancy due to mercury levels so a supplement is generally your best bet.
You may find that pregnancy is accompanied by overwhelming developments and drastic changes. Some of these may be completely expected, but others may take you by surprise. Prepare yourself for all aspects of pregnancy by recalling the information that you just read. You never know when you will need to use it.