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Pregnancy Tips

for the First-Time Mom-to-Be

Get off Google. It’s nearly impossible not to want to look up every
symptom you think you have, or see exactly what stage of
development your baby is undergoing but you’ll drive yourself crazy
and may even convince yourself you have something you don’t.

Don’t be too pedantic. While it’s always a good idea to help tying your shoelaces or reaching for your
play it safe and stay away from potentially hazardous breakfast cereal, do not be ashamed to ask for
chemicals and machinery, occasional use of doctor- assistance when you need it.
approved household products should be fine.
Put a waterproof pad underneath your fitted sheet. Your
Cool it on the carbs. Some people take pregnancy as body will continue to do things that are out of your
an excuse to indulge in all the foods they wouldn’t control, and you will appreciate the waterproof pad
otherwise allow themselves to eat. It’s uncomfortable saving your bedding.
and potentially unhealthy for the developing baby to be
overweight and pregnant. Stock up! Prepare for a big change by stocking
necessities:
Prepare to purchase two sets of maternity clothes.
Maternity clothes shopping is confusing at best. Get Ÿ Post-birth goodies: pads, mesh underwear, wipes
yourself a set of clothes that fit in the first half of your
pregnancy and a set that will fit in the second half. Ÿ Baby essentials: diapers, wipes, shampoo, gentle
laundry detergent, clothes
Find your support system. Find family, friends, a new
mom group or whatever works for you! Make a point to Ÿ Kitchen goods: paper towels, dish soap, napkins,
stay engaged, ask questions, and meet new moms. dried & canned goods
Having the support as you go through pregnancy and
beyond is invaluable. Ÿ Bathroom supplies: toilet paper, shampoo, soap

Take a childbirth class. The more you know, the better Pregnant women can be pampered with
off you and your baby are during birthing and beyond. Mangwanani’s pregnancy-safe message
Decide what type of birth experience you want to have, treatments, which yield many mental and
learn everything you can about the procedures in physical benefits for Mom-to-be.
place where you’re birthing and then decide if it’s a
good fit for your family.

Everything is harder on your body so celebrate the
small victories – and ask for help. Whether you need

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