Q. Hi,
Earlier, this past couple weeks, I noticed my body change. I had originally went to the doctors for a check-up to make sure I wasn't sick still. Well, when I told the nurse that I'd been late and that I was noticing changes in my body she had me take a pregnancy test. And it came up positive.
Well, I'm 22 next Thursday and I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years. So it isn't like it's some random guy. lol But here's my problems...
* How do you tell your parents, without making them freak out?
* What exactly is an OB Doctor and what do they do?
* And is there anything else I need to do diet wise for the baby or will the OB help me out?
First timer here and I'm very confused!!!! I'm excited but so scared.
~P
Earlier, this past couple weeks, I noticed my body change. I had originally went to the doctors for a check-up to make sure I wasn't sick still. Well, when I told the nurse that I'd been late and that I was noticing changes in my body she had me take a pregnancy test. And it came up positive.
Well, I'm 22 next Thursday and I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years. So it isn't like it's some random guy. lol But here's my problems...
* How do you tell your parents, without making them freak out?
* What exactly is an OB Doctor and what do they do?
* And is there anything else I need to do diet wise for the baby or will the OB help me out?
First timer here and I'm very confused!!!! I'm excited but so scared.
~P
Answer
The Pregnancy Test Is Positive - Iâm Pregnant! - Now What?
One of the best things to do as soon as you become aware that you are pregnant is to increase the amount of protein you are eating and decrease the sugar/carbs/unhealthy fats in your daily food routine. If you snack, snack on protein. Do not accidently skip, miss meals or diet when pregnant as this can cause immediate health problems for both baby and mom. Make sure you plan time to eat, even with a busy schedule.
Another important thing to do when pregnant is to increase the daily amount of water you are drinking. Always have water at your side to sip on as your body is continually replenishing and replacing your amniotic fluid. Extra water will help to reduce nausea during pregnancy. Switch to water as your main beverage for the healthiest pregnancy and baby.
If you are not already taking prenatal vitamins and minerals, begin taking them right away, you do not need a prescription from a doctor for prenatal vitamins. Go to a health food store on your own and spend extra for a high quality prenatal vitamin and mineral and begin to take them every day. Make sure there are plenty of minerals in the formula. This is critically important for the present and future health of both you and baby.
Your placenta is being formed within the first few weeks and you want to make sure you have plenty of building materials at hand: like extra protein, extra water, extra vitamins and minerals, while your placenta, baby and the amniotic fluids are being put into place. This will help to prevent miscarriage and increase the health of both you and your baby.
Look at reducing stress in your life by adding in daily gentle exercise like walking and add in some soothing or favorite activities throughout the day. Pregnancy is a good time to add a daily short nap to your schedule. This is a great time to pamper yourself and baby.
You can prevent morning sickness by reaching for a protein snack and a glass of water as soon as you feel nausea coming on. Morning sickness is a signal from your body to refuel as quickly as possible. Protein includes beef, chicken, seafood, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, nuts and seeds. These are the types of foods that build healthy babies and healthy moms. A protein snack and a glass of water at night before bed will help you to sleep better throughout the night and help to prevent or eliminate morning nausea.
To calculate your own estimated due date, take the first day of your last period and count forward 42 weeks if you are a first-time mother. Most healthy babies are born ten days after their due date. Your physician or midwife will want to know the first day of your last period when you go in.
Now it is time to create your new health team. You will decide on your primary caregiver and preferred birth setting. You can use a physician or a midwife, add in a birth doula to assist either physician or midwife. You can choose to give birth in a hospital, at a birth center or plan to have a quiet birth at home.
You can research drug-free births to find out why more of todayâs women are choosing this healthy drug-free birth alternative for their babies. Each setting and caregiver choice is right for different reasons by different women at different times of their lives. Choosing where and with whom to birth is a personal decision. Read as much as you can about childbirth now so that you can create your health team and develop your birth plan. Your midwife or doctor will give you a blood test to confirm your pregnancy.
The Pregnancy Test Is Positive - Iâm Pregnant! - Now What?
One of the best things to do as soon as you become aware that you are pregnant is to increase the amount of protein you are eating and decrease the sugar/carbs/unhealthy fats in your daily food routine. If you snack, snack on protein. Do not accidently skip, miss meals or diet when pregnant as this can cause immediate health problems for both baby and mom. Make sure you plan time to eat, even with a busy schedule.
Another important thing to do when pregnant is to increase the daily amount of water you are drinking. Always have water at your side to sip on as your body is continually replenishing and replacing your amniotic fluid. Extra water will help to reduce nausea during pregnancy. Switch to water as your main beverage for the healthiest pregnancy and baby.
If you are not already taking prenatal vitamins and minerals, begin taking them right away, you do not need a prescription from a doctor for prenatal vitamins. Go to a health food store on your own and spend extra for a high quality prenatal vitamin and mineral and begin to take them every day. Make sure there are plenty of minerals in the formula. This is critically important for the present and future health of both you and baby.
Your placenta is being formed within the first few weeks and you want to make sure you have plenty of building materials at hand: like extra protein, extra water, extra vitamins and minerals, while your placenta, baby and the amniotic fluids are being put into place. This will help to prevent miscarriage and increase the health of both you and your baby.
Look at reducing stress in your life by adding in daily gentle exercise like walking and add in some soothing or favorite activities throughout the day. Pregnancy is a good time to add a daily short nap to your schedule. This is a great time to pamper yourself and baby.
You can prevent morning sickness by reaching for a protein snack and a glass of water as soon as you feel nausea coming on. Morning sickness is a signal from your body to refuel as quickly as possible. Protein includes beef, chicken, seafood, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, nuts and seeds. These are the types of foods that build healthy babies and healthy moms. A protein snack and a glass of water at night before bed will help you to sleep better throughout the night and help to prevent or eliminate morning nausea.
To calculate your own estimated due date, take the first day of your last period and count forward 42 weeks if you are a first-time mother. Most healthy babies are born ten days after their due date. Your physician or midwife will want to know the first day of your last period when you go in.
Now it is time to create your new health team. You will decide on your primary caregiver and preferred birth setting. You can use a physician or a midwife, add in a birth doula to assist either physician or midwife. You can choose to give birth in a hospital, at a birth center or plan to have a quiet birth at home.
You can research drug-free births to find out why more of todayâs women are choosing this healthy drug-free birth alternative for their babies. Each setting and caregiver choice is right for different reasons by different women at different times of their lives. Choosing where and with whom to birth is a personal decision. Read as much as you can about childbirth now so that you can create your health team and develop your birth plan. Your midwife or doctor will give you a blood test to confirm your pregnancy.
Questions about pregnancy symptoms?
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Okay, well my period doesn't come on the same day every month, but with estimating I'm about a week late. I usually get it at the very end of the month or the very beginning of the next month. So, I'm about a week or so late. But I also happened to get a cold around that same time. I have a cough and runny nose and had some headaches that kind of felt like tension headaches. Is it normal to get cold like symptoms when you first get pregnant? I've heard it can be a sign, but my snot is yellowy green, not sure if that's normal for the symptoms I'm looking for. I've also noticed myself eating a lot more recently, which is kind of odd because usually when I've got a cold I eat less. I've gained about 2-3 pounds in the last week or two. I've been more tired, and have noticed more urinating. I felt like I was going to get my period about a week and a half to two weeks ago, I had the bloating, cramping, headaches, everything, but it never came. Are these signs or am I just wishful thinking??
Answer
When in doubt, go to the pharmacy and get a home pregnancy test. If you're past your expected period, you should have no problem getting a positive result if you are indeed pregnant. Also, it's virtually impossible to get a false positive result as the test only detects Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin... which is only detectable in urine and blood if you are in fact pregnant or taking fertility drugs. It's important to follow the directions for the test though... as in how long to pee on the absorbent strip, how long to wait for results, ensuring the 'control' has changed on the strip, etc
I tested the day before my expected period back in December, and it was positive :) so they're pretty reliable, up to 4 days before your expected period, however the longer you wait, the more accurate the test. It's easy to gt a false negative if you test to early, or later in the day with dilute urine.
Testing first thing in the morning is also a good thing to do, that way you get a concentrated sample.
The head cold symptoms you are experiencing is in no way a symptom of early pregnancy, likely just coincidence. However increased urination, breast tenderness, and fatigue are big ones. Also nausea and food aversions are common... you don't have to be over the toilet every morning to be pregnant. I suffered from severe nausea from 5-9 weeks before I started actually vomiting... and now I'm 23 weeks, and the nausea still isn't gone :( It usually subsides around 13-14 weeks, some people are unfortunate enough to be stuck with it their entire pregnancy.
if you do think you are pregnant and do not have access to a home pregnancy test, or even if you get a positive home pregnancy test, it is wise to see your family doctor or a walk-in clinic to confirm pregnancy via blood test for B-HCG, and possible an early trans-vaginal ultrasound to confirm viability, as well to determine gestation age if you are pregnant.
Until you know for sure, stop taking all non-prescription medication, especially ASA (asprin) or IB Profen (Advil, Motrin) Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol) is safe. And of course, stop smoking, drinking, recreational drug use until you know for sure.
I know this is more than what you were asking for... but hopefully all of this information helps, if nt now, the next time you think you may be pregnant.
Good luck!
When in doubt, go to the pharmacy and get a home pregnancy test. If you're past your expected period, you should have no problem getting a positive result if you are indeed pregnant. Also, it's virtually impossible to get a false positive result as the test only detects Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin... which is only detectable in urine and blood if you are in fact pregnant or taking fertility drugs. It's important to follow the directions for the test though... as in how long to pee on the absorbent strip, how long to wait for results, ensuring the 'control' has changed on the strip, etc
I tested the day before my expected period back in December, and it was positive :) so they're pretty reliable, up to 4 days before your expected period, however the longer you wait, the more accurate the test. It's easy to gt a false negative if you test to early, or later in the day with dilute urine.
Testing first thing in the morning is also a good thing to do, that way you get a concentrated sample.
The head cold symptoms you are experiencing is in no way a symptom of early pregnancy, likely just coincidence. However increased urination, breast tenderness, and fatigue are big ones. Also nausea and food aversions are common... you don't have to be over the toilet every morning to be pregnant. I suffered from severe nausea from 5-9 weeks before I started actually vomiting... and now I'm 23 weeks, and the nausea still isn't gone :( It usually subsides around 13-14 weeks, some people are unfortunate enough to be stuck with it their entire pregnancy.
if you do think you are pregnant and do not have access to a home pregnancy test, or even if you get a positive home pregnancy test, it is wise to see your family doctor or a walk-in clinic to confirm pregnancy via blood test for B-HCG, and possible an early trans-vaginal ultrasound to confirm viability, as well to determine gestation age if you are pregnant.
Until you know for sure, stop taking all non-prescription medication, especially ASA (asprin) or IB Profen (Advil, Motrin) Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Atasol) is safe. And of course, stop smoking, drinking, recreational drug use until you know for sure.
I know this is more than what you were asking for... but hopefully all of this information helps, if nt now, the next time you think you may be pregnant.
Good luck!
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