If you find out you are pregnant

At-home pregnancy tests yield accurate positive results, but frequently inaccurate negative results. If you think you’ve had a false negative test, the best way to confirm your results is through a blood test. If you find out you are pregnant, you should schedule your first appointment as early as possible from the first day of your last period.

What would happen if get spotting ?

Many women who get spotting during early pregnancy assume they have had a miscarriage, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, approximately 30 percent of women get spotting or bleeding in the first trimester and go on to have a healthy pregnancy. If you do notice spotting, notify your doctor just in case.

Should I measure my pregnancy by weeks or months?

Measuring your pregnancy by weeks is more accurate than months. Why? Nine months can often be about 39 weeks when doctors consider 40 weeks to be a full-term pregnancy.

When will I feel my baby move?

Your baby’s first movements (called “fetal quickening”) will usually occur between 18 and 22 weeks. Most women describe these movements as “flutters” or “bubbles.”

How should I count the baby’s movement?

Initially baby’s movements are erratic. Only from the third trimester (last three months) of pregnancy it forms a pattern. Count the movements at the same time of the day, count them after meals. Lie down on your left side and concentrate on the movements. Movement could be a kick, a swish, a roll. Any movement should be recorded. In one hour, minimum you should get three movements. Another way of observation is,notedown the time when first movement starts and then see how much time it requires to reach 10 movements. If it varies significantly, inform your doctor. Your doctor might call you for NST test or may advise you for ultrasound with colour doppler to see baby is getting good blood supply”

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?

Most doctors suggest gaining 11 to 16 kg during a single-baby pregnancy. Broken down, that’s about 300 extra calories a day you should be adding to your diet. While it may be tempting to load up on fast food and ice cream, it’s important that these extra calories come from healthy foods.

What can I eat during pregnancy?

Doctors can have varying opinions on what a woman should or shouldn’t eat during pregnancy, so it’s best to consult your doctor. As a rule of thumb, avoid alcohol, under cooked meats and unpasteurized dairy products. You should focus on high protein, high fiber and vitamin rich diet. In meal you should include all types of grains, milk and milk rich products, green fresh seasonal vegetables, fresh seasonal ripe fruits and nuts.Try to have 8 to 10 soaked almonds, one fist resins,2 to 4 dates,2 walnuts and 2 figs daily. If you are non-vegetarian include properly cooked egg, meat and sea foods in your diet

Which fruits are good for pregnancy?

Once you are pregnant try to have at least two fruits in a day...Apples, Citrus fruits like Oranges, Bananas, Kiwi, Watermelon, Barries and Pomegranate are good in pregnancy.

What is a pregnancy pillow?

A Pregnancy pillow is a cushion to support your body while sleeping to give you comfortable night. Some pregnancy pillows are simple wedge or bean shaped cushions for your bellows or lower back.

May I do exercises during pregnancy?

Your doctor will promote you for moderate exercises like walking, swimming, stretching, yoga asanas, Pilates safe in pregnancy especially from 6th months onwards.

How should I sleep during pregnancy?

The position that you sleep in is also important for your baby's health. From 28 weeks until your baby is born, be sure to sleep on your side. Lying on your back puts pressure on major blood vessels and may slow down your baby’s heart beat.

How do I know if I can have a vaginal birth?

Knowing whether you’ll have a vaginal or C-section delivery with your first baby is very hard to predict. Often times you and your doctor won’t know until you go into labor. Ultimately, you will have to trust your physician to make the best decision for you and your baby.