Q. Now that you know what pregnancy is about, what are somethings you would or are going to do different next time? Or things you wish you would of done? Like, work out more or stress out less? Eat this and not that? Any tips for the mommy to be!
A. I'd skip the ginger and anti-nausea liquid-- didn't work for me--and go straight to the phenergan. I'd also read "The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy" by Vicki Iovine instead of all those "should"-y books. (The ones on relaxation techniques actually do help, though.) I'd be careful in forcing myself to eat again in the 2nd trimester, not to carry overeating too far into postpartum. Breastfeeding only helps just so much in losing that baby weight! In childbirth, I'd do without the epidural and just take the IV painkillers. My two deliveries without it were easier than the one with it, even the one in which I got no drugs at all during labor. Most of all, I'd trust God completely and acknowledge that my children's well-being is in His hands, and that we all need Jesus in our lives in order to do more than just survive.
what kind of right food to eat during the time of pregnancy for vegetarians to get all necessary vitamins?
Q. Pregnancy is the most beautiful aspect of womanhood, but during this period there are lots of confusion relating to what to eat and what not to eat?
A. How can I make sure I'm getting the nutrients I need from a vegetarian diet?
"Many pregnant women who eat a vegetarian diet worry that they're not getting enough protein," says Elizabeth Somer, a dietician and author of Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy: The Complete Guide to Eating Before, During, and After Your Pregnancy (Owl Books, 2002). In fact, she says, it's pretty easy to fulfill your protein needs just by drinking cow's or soy milk.
Of bigger concern, she says, are omega 3 fatty-acids (a nutrient that plays an important role in brain function and development), zinc, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and calcium. With the exception of the omega-3s that are mainly found in fatty fish, especially in salmon, most of these essentials are easy enough to find in foods that even vegans (people who eat no animal products at all) consume. If you don't eat at least two servings of fish each week, you'll have to get your omega-3s through foods like flax seed and walnuts. Diet recommendations
Beyond the two weekly servings of omega-3s (Check the food label on the packaging for serving information.), here's what Somer recommends pregnant vegetarians eat every day:
1. Four servings of cooked dried beans and peas because they're full of zinc, iron and protein. A few nuts and seeds can also be added.
2. Four servings of calcium-rich foods, including nonfat or low-fat milk or calcium- and vitamin D- fortified soy milk. Cheese and cottage cheese are good for calcium but won't supply the vitamin D your body needs to absorb it and move it into the bones. "Look for foods that have 300 mg of calcium per serving, which equates to about 30 percent of the daily value as listed on the label," says Somer.
3. Eight to ten servings of fruits and vegetables because they're full of antioxidants. "I recommend five to seven servings of vegetables and three to five of fruit," says Somer.
4. Six to 11 servings of whole grains, including foods such as brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat bread.
5. One or more servings of a food that has vitamin B12, such as milk, fortified soy milk, egg yolk, or fermented soy foods like miso and tempeh.
You can find recipes on babycenter website.
"Many pregnant women who eat a vegetarian diet worry that they're not getting enough protein," says Elizabeth Somer, a dietician and author of Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy: The Complete Guide to Eating Before, During, and After Your Pregnancy (Owl Books, 2002). In fact, she says, it's pretty easy to fulfill your protein needs just by drinking cow's or soy milk.
Of bigger concern, she says, are omega 3 fatty-acids (a nutrient that plays an important role in brain function and development), zinc, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and calcium. With the exception of the omega-3s that are mainly found in fatty fish, especially in salmon, most of these essentials are easy enough to find in foods that even vegans (people who eat no animal products at all) consume. If you don't eat at least two servings of fish each week, you'll have to get your omega-3s through foods like flax seed and walnuts. Diet recommendations
Beyond the two weekly servings of omega-3s (Check the food label on the packaging for serving information.), here's what Somer recommends pregnant vegetarians eat every day:
1. Four servings of cooked dried beans and peas because they're full of zinc, iron and protein. A few nuts and seeds can also be added.
2. Four servings of calcium-rich foods, including nonfat or low-fat milk or calcium- and vitamin D- fortified soy milk. Cheese and cottage cheese are good for calcium but won't supply the vitamin D your body needs to absorb it and move it into the bones. "Look for foods that have 300 mg of calcium per serving, which equates to about 30 percent of the daily value as listed on the label," says Somer.
3. Eight to ten servings of fruits and vegetables because they're full of antioxidants. "I recommend five to seven servings of vegetables and three to five of fruit," says Somer.
4. Six to 11 servings of whole grains, including foods such as brown rice, oatmeal and whole wheat bread.
5. One or more servings of a food that has vitamin B12, such as milk, fortified soy milk, egg yolk, or fermented soy foods like miso and tempeh.
You can find recipes on babycenter website.
What happens during a doctor visit when testing for pregnancy?
Q. I am pretty sure I am pregnant, I took 3 home pregnancy tests and they all say positive. But I would like to go to the doctors to confirm.
I know they can take a urine test and a blood test (I would be going to get a blood test).
I just want to know, does the doctor give you a paper that shows the results or do they just call and tell you?? (Or can they fax you the paper.)
I may want to use the paper to tell people I'm pregnant.
I know they can take a urine test and a blood test (I would be going to get a blood test).
I just want to know, does the doctor give you a paper that shows the results or do they just call and tell you?? (Or can they fax you the paper.)
I may want to use the paper to tell people I'm pregnant.
A. When I went in for my blood test I went to the lab and they drew blood, then I went up to the doctors office and the nurse came in with a big smile on her face and said that I was in fact pregnant. She then had my doctor come in., I was given a book Mayo Clinics Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy and a file of when tests are preformed and then I made a few months worth of appointments
Can someone recommend a good book for someone who is going through and unplanned pregnancy?
Q. Just a book about pregnancy answering questions about common concerns like medical procedures, what's going on with the baby inside, and dealing with morning sickness and other things like that. I know about the book what to expect when your expecting and pregnancy for dummies. Do you know of any others?
A. The guide that helped me the most with my first pregnancy was What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazer. It's written in question and answer form, and there was not a single question I had when pregnant that was not answered in the book. If I remember correctly there is also a part at the beginning of the chapters that tells you month to month exactly what is developing on your baby. There's a drawing to give you an idea of the baby's size. The nurses at the OB/GYN can also recommend some titles that might be better for any unique circumstances you might be facing.
You might want to also check out What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff that leads you through the newborn days that can almost be scarier than pregnancy.
You might want to also check out What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff that leads you through the newborn days that can almost be scarier than pregnancy.
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