From http://www.babycenter.com/
1. Give up the idea of eating for two
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy makes you more likely to deliver early, develop preeclampsia (which can also lead to prematurity) or have a big baby, which makes delivery rougher on both of you. "That's a pretty big health risk for the baby," says obstetrician Laura Riley. "A little extra can be a bad thing."
Riley says many women pack on much more than the recommended poundage because they overestimate how many extra calories they need. An additional 300 a day – about what you'll get from two glasses of 1 percent milk, or an apple with two tablespoons of peanut butter – is all you need to fuel your baby's growth.
2. Check with your OB before going off your meds
Sure, many medications aren't safe for pregnancy. But sometimes the diseases they treat have more serious risks for your baby. "For instance, stopping antidepressants requires some thought and discussion," says Riley. Although some studies have linked antidepressant use during pregnancy to problems such as premature birth and low birth weight, others suggest that untreated depression could do the same. Wait until you hash out the risks and benefits with your doctor before you stop cold turkey. There can be birth defects with anti-seizure medicine, for example, but a grand mal seizure during pregnancy is much worse.
If you would like to learn about making an adoption plan contact:
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex. 14
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
1. Give up the idea of eating for two
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy makes you more likely to deliver early, develop preeclampsia (which can also lead to prematurity) or have a big baby, which makes delivery rougher on both of you. "That's a pretty big health risk for the baby," says obstetrician Laura Riley. "A little extra can be a bad thing."
Riley says many women pack on much more than the recommended poundage because they overestimate how many extra calories they need. An additional 300 a day – about what you'll get from two glasses of 1 percent milk, or an apple with two tablespoons of peanut butter – is all you need to fuel your baby's growth.
2. Check with your OB before going off your meds
Sure, many medications aren't safe for pregnancy. But sometimes the diseases they treat have more serious risks for your baby. "For instance, stopping antidepressants requires some thought and discussion," says Riley. Although some studies have linked antidepressant use during pregnancy to problems such as premature birth and low birth weight, others suggest that untreated depression could do the same. Wait until you hash out the risks and benefits with your doctor before you stop cold turkey. There can be birth defects with anti-seizure medicine, for example, but a grand mal seizure during pregnancy is much worse.
If you would like to learn about making an adoption plan contact:
1-800-553-2229 (BABY) ex. 14
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
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