early pregnancy

[shaylee]

Hi there. i am about 4 weeks pregnant and i found out 2 days ago. to say i was shocked is an understatement, but me and my partner are both happy about it anyway. This is my first, and im not exactly worried, just more a little concerned that there are things i should be doing to keep healthy etc.
any advice??
:-)

[RATTER15]

Eat a good healthy diet and no smoking or boozing and most important of all, don't worry that you should be doing things to keep healthy etc.

:-)

Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy!!!

[missyR]

Well , first of all congratulations! I'm around 5 months pregnant and it wasn't planned! But hte best advice i can give you is eat the right things, get regular scans, ask other mother's, join mother and baby forums, buy baby books and ask your midwife if you've any concerns. Just relax though. It's ordinary to be concerned over your first pregnancy but you'll enjoy it! :o) xx

[shaylee]

thanks!
i did read some questions on the pregnancy bit (which i didnt realise at first was there) somebody there said they did two tests that were positive and the doctor said it was negative..... so now i'm a little worried.....
but i'm just going to relax and see what happens and hope for the best.
:-(

[grumpii]

agree with RATTER, stay off the fags and booze, this is a majical time in your life, enjoy it while you can, the child will be here soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck and try to stay stress free.

[hedgehogy]

The others are absolutely right, stayoff the fags and booze, there is now a known syndrome for children starved of oxygen, resulting in learning difficulties. Good luck.

[Ander]

Congratulations! Make sure your partner looks after you - no lifting heavy objects (like vacuum cleaners) drink lots of water join NCT classes (if you can afford it) or go on their web site for lots of tips do not eat prawns/pate/soft unpasturised cheese ie brie Main thing enjoy being pregnant - Good luck!

[shaylee]

so should i start taking folic acid or anything like that? im just gonna put my feet up i think and try and not be stressed about it. its hard with it being my first cos i dont know ANYTHING, about what to do next! it will all fall in to place i hope.

[redcrx]

YES! start taking folic acid immediately.

Ive put a few tips on this post http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Family/Pregnanc y/Question395604.html, suggest perhaps a trip to the ivillage mums due Dec 07 board too

congratulations

[nat_84]

Hi shaylee!

Congrats on your pregnancy!

I'm also pregnant - 28 weeks tomorrow - be prepared for time to flllly past!!!!

redcrx is an expert so listen to everything she says (lol) she's my personal online advisor from Health to Prams lol.

This is my first also, so i understand you worries.

I had really bad sickness to begin with (for the first 3 months or so) and eating ginger is the key to calm that down, also take Folic Acid and maybe Omega 3 oil supplements if you dont eat much fish in general.

Stay away from soft blue vien cheeses such as Stilton and Brie.

I dont drink any alcohol as i think its pointless during pregnancy, only 9 months so i think its worth holding off altogether (even though they say ur allowed a few glasses a week). i dont smoke so quitting was never an issue - but if u do - STOP!!

Anything else feel free to ask, i'm not an expert but learning with experience :o)

xxx

[nat_84]

Hey redcrx - for some reason that link isnt working... not sure if its just my lappy top though! Hope you're well!

[winny]

Hi Nat I posted that link on the pregnancy section post and it is working. Posted there before fount this link so shaylee should get redcrx excellent tips. I do agree with you though you cant seem to go far wrong with redcrx advice. Keep it up Redcrx we love you xxx.

[shaylee]

hey guys, thanks to everyone who replied!
i went out today and bought some "mum to be" vitamins, rda of folic acid and omega fish oils and other things in it from Boots.
feeling a bit less irrational today so im thinking it must be hormones ha ha.
xxx

[redcrx]

awww, look at that, my own little fan club lol

Bless ya you two. I hope that i help with some of my advice although its only from my own experiences and those of friends xxx