unexpected pregnancy support; first-trimester

During pregnancy, a miracle unfolds inside you. Your baby's growing, your body's changing, and your hormones are surging. There are plenty of things you can do to make your journey as safe and enjoyable as possible and to prepare for what's to come.

First-trimester tasks, a helpful guide

• Make sure you're really pregnant
• Take your prenatal vitamin
• Investigate health insurance
• Choose a caregiver
• Make a prenatal appointment
• Consult your caregiver about medications you're taking
• If you smoke, quit
• Stop drinking alcohol
• Cut down on caffeine
• Make sure your activities are pregnancy-safe
• Start avoiding hazardous foods
• Do your best to eat well
• Stock your kitchen with healthy stuff
• Get relief from morning sickness
• Go to bed early
• Consider your options for prenatal testing
• Learn the signs of a pregnancy problem
• Think about when and how you'll announce your pregnancy
• Follow your baby's development
• Get ready to see or hear your baby
• Drink water
• Sneak in a pregnancy power nap
• Try a relaxation technique
• Take a quick walk
• Track your weight gain
• Do something nice for yourself

Follow the link if you would like to read details about each of these tasks:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-ultimate-pregnancy-to-do-list-first-trimester_10341205.bc

As you can see there are a lot of things to consider while pregnant, especially if this is an unexpected pregnancy there are more.  If you would like support during an unexpected pregnancy please contact us, we would be glad to inform you about all of your options with an unexpected pregnancy so you can make the best choice for you and your baby.

Christian Child Placement Service
e-mail: adopt@nmcch.org
http://www.adoptnewmexico.org/
http://www.facebook.com/Adoption.aChoiceforLife
1-800-553-2229 (BABY)
text/call: 575-714-0246