Often in the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, a woman does not immediately notice changes in the body. Especially when it comes to unplanned. And precisely at this time, the foundations of future organs are laid, the fetus begins to form. Therefore, you should pay attention to health, try to protect yourself from negative factors from the outside as much as possible. Among them: unhealthy diet, physical activity, stress, hypothermia or overheating (which is even more dangerous).
In order to protect the baby, it is necessary to know how to behave during the first weeks of pregnancy, what should not be done, and what is vital for creating favorable conditions for the development of the fetus and preserving the health and comfort of the expectant mother.
Signs of pregnancy
Unfortunately, the body does not signal pregnancy from the first day of fertilization of the egg. Moreover, the first signs may appear after two to three weeks. If pregnancy was planned, then the first thing to do in a week is to do a test. When there were no such plans, then you should listen to yourself, if you observe:
frequent urination;
enlargement and chest pain;
fatigue;
increased basal temperature;
lack of menstruation;
increased vaginal discharge;
general malaise in the morning;
chronic fatigue;
cramping in the lower abdomen;
spotting, but scarce;
sensitive sense of smell, irritation from the usual smells and tastes;
cold;
mood swings ;
the appearance of acne, rashes on the face.
These changes marked the
first signs of pregnancy (1 week or later). If several of these symptoms appear, do not rush to take antibiotics or other drugs. First of all, you need to buy a test at the pharmacy and make it. If it is positive, then it is urgent to run to the doctor to determine the duration of pregnancy, and only on his recommendations to take certain drugs.
Dangers in the first stages
Although no special external changes occur, the woman’s body undergoes many changes. They require a lot of strength and energy from a newly made mother, as well as good health. Therefore, you need to know how to behave during the first weeks of pregnancy.
First of all, you should always remember that in the initial trimester the probability of a miscarriage is higher than in any other period of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the body is just starting to tune in to bear a child, changes are taking place, and the stresses associated with the news about an interesting situation weaken the body and make it vulnerable.
In addition, the woman’s ignorance that a new life was born inside her gives a lot of trouble. Due to the fact that it is difficult to recognize signs in the first weeks, many continue to lead a habitual lifestyle, and loads are strictly contraindicated.
Early Pregnancy Nutrition
In capital letters, write the motto in the kitchen: "Healthy nutrition - a healthy child." By it is meant simple rules:
The loud vowel "No!" various kinds of diets, restrictions on the normal consumption of food. Any diets that were followed before pregnancy should be forgotten for a couple of years.
No snacks with chips, bars and other snacks of unhealthy origin. Fast food also falls under the taboo.
Food should be saturated with the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals.
It is worth forgetting about products with stabilizers, flavorings, all kinds of food additives and pesticides.
Refusal of spicy, fatty, fried, too salty foods, as well as sweets.
A healthy diet is one of the first rules on how to behave in the first weeks of pregnancy.
Physical exercise
Pregnancy is not a disease. A woman often feels quite well and can perform many difficult tasks. But it is necessary to limit physical activity.
How to behave the first weeks of pregnancy:
the working day should last no more than six hours intermittently;
no night shifts, business trips and overhauls. Mom does not have to be stakhanovka. She will have time to be with her when the baby is born. And night shifts will also be provided to her;
do not lift any weights;
walks will replace fitness;
prolonged sitting or standing also does not contribute to good health.
Limiting physical activity does not mean a complete rejection of them - this is also not normal. Fitness can be replaced by hiking, dancing, swimming. But about how to behave in the first weeks of pregnancy, it is worth consulting with a doctor. He will prescribe an individual program based on your lifestyle and body characteristics.
Household and household
Restrictions on early pregnancy also apply to households. Do not refuse the help of household members.
Forget about moving cabinets, tables and other bulky items. Thirst for change is better satisfied with needlework.
It is recommended to forget about all kinds of means for cleaning plumbing, if they contain chlorine, strong flavors. Firstly, it’s very easy to harm the fetus. Secondly, do not provoke bouts of nausea. Most likely, household chemicals themselves will not allow to clean the apartment due to the strong smell.
Kitchen chores should be based on a healthy diet. It's time to flip through the notes on proper nutrition, light and wholesome food, which was posted a hundred years ago “for the future”.
Doctor visits
Women's consultation should become a Mecca for the pregnant woman, and the doctor - the first friend, adviser and mentor. Ladies forums are only useful in personal care. As for health issues - they should be mentally burned.
As soon as the first signs of pregnancy have appeared and the test showed that you are in position, only a doctor can confirm or deny the fact of fertilization. He also monitors the normal course of fetal development, prescribes drugs to strengthen the body and prevent possible diseases.
It is especially important to see a doctor in the first weeks of pregnancy. A stomach ache, suspicious discharge, malaise, bleeding can be the harbingers of a miscarriage.
Sex life
There are no contraindications to having sex during the first trimester. But intimate life most often undergoes changes due to the fault of the woman herself.
Firstly, pregnancy news is stress. Mom is experiencing strong emotions about this, is preparing for a grueling 9 months, so tuning in to intimacy is not always easy. The second factor is increased fatigue, nausea, which also does not always contribute to frantic desire.
Intimate life is not a taboo, but adhering to some restrictions is still worth it:
Anal sex. It can cause a miscarriage, especially if there have been pregnancy failures.
Intensity. Fans of a crazy act is the time to turn to tenderness and caution.
Unprotected sex. Many people in a hurry to forget about contraception when they are pregnant. But without using a condom, the likelihood of infection is increased.
Entertainment
Pregnancy is the time to forget about night walks, bad habits, midnight chat rooms on the Internet. Replace them with preparation for childbirth, creativity, reading, listening to calm music. It will calm, inspire and give true pleasure.
The most complex and at the same time the simplest ones are the first weeks of pregnancy. Photos at this stage, then later, can make a sweet story for a family album.