F.A.Q's regarding Pregnancy

[sammedriano]

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Hello iStoryan's,


I am writing a book. I call it "Life's Manual". In here, I write about personal visions of my future family.
It is like a code of rules. I keep this to guide myself and my partner on how we should bring up our children/s, nurture, teach, prepare for Adulthood, teach financial literacy, and a lot more. In short, this will serve as a "Manual".

I don't intend to put my family's life "By the Book" and "All by the book". However, this book that I am writing will simply serve as an instrument to guide us both. So, we will be able to gauge what we've achieved so far, and what are the things we ought to teach our kids, which we haven't done yet. (I hope I am making some sense )

Now, I would like to know your thoughts regarding "Pregnancy". What are the must do's and must not's when your wife is pregnant. To help you give your thoughts more clearer, I have set of questions below. You may add information for which you deem important.

Questions:
1. What are the things to know when your wife is pregnant?
2. When to do "Prenatal"?
3. What to avoid when your wife is pregnant?
4. What are to do when pregnant? (i.e: Exercise, etc )

I don't know what to ask, as we are still preparing for this haha. . .so, if you know other stuffs that I must put into consideration, feel free to add

Thank you so much for your help with my little project.

Sam Medriano

[peewee_toot]

before you get pregnant... make sure that you are married para walay problema in the long run...

[sammedriano]

Mingaw man. Hehe
@peewee_toot, thanks for the reply. Yes, of course that is already set before hand. We don't like to have our first kid without us getting married first.

The things that I am concern now is this first. The "Marry" part will come in handy soon as we're completely ready

[-miLey03-]

just want to share some thoughts pro di ko katubag sa uban.. gamay lang hehe

When to do prenatal
-as soon as you find out that you're pregnant consult OB immediately..

What you need to do when you're pregnant
-avoid being stressed out
-control you're emotion
-do whatever it is that the doctor says
-take care of your health
-eat fruits everyday
-must have regular monthly prenatal to make sure the baby is always in good condition
-regular exercise e.g kegel, walking, swimming


kana lng sa.. add lng unya ko if naa pa koi mahuna-hunaan... hehe

[sammedriano]

Thank you, miLey03. These are very helpful. I will take note of this.

I hope naa pa mu share kay para ma compile nako og ma summarize og tarung.

just want to share some thoughts pro di ko katubag sa uban.. gamay lang hehe

When to do prenatal
-as soon as you find out that you're pregnant consult OB immediately..

What you need to do when you're pregnant
-avoid being stressed out
-control you're emotion
-do whatever it is that the doctor says
-take care of your health
-eat fruits everyday
-must have regular monthly prenatal to make sure the baby is always in good condition
-regular exercise e.g kegel, walking, swimming


kana lng sa.. add lng unya ko if naa pa koi mahuna-hunaan... hehe

[mybuuz]

1. You'll know when you're pregnant because your wife feels the sudden change on her mood, appetite and the overall feeling. to be sure just buy a kit so you can test at home.
2. Go prenatal as soon as you know you are pregnant or just before 1st trimester ends if you are late knowing it.
3. Depende sa imong doctor, for sure avoid any sugary drinks and foods like sodas, softdrinks and synthetic juice to avoid unnecessary sugars in your blood.
4.
- eat a lot of fruits and vegetables everyday, during snacktime and mealtime.
- take your vitamins in double, they are not just for your baby but for the mother's also.
- don't seat or stand for long time, you'll get bloated (i mean sa imong feet especially) and some lead to Preeclampsia.
- drinks a lot of water
- less sugary foods to be sure you don't get Gestational Diabetes
- but all these depends on the results of your laboratories and follow your doctor's advice.

[sammedriano]

Thank you for your response @mybuuz, these are really appreciated.

Up for more inputs.

1. You'll know when you're pregnant because your wife feels the sudden change on her mood, appetite and the overall feeling. to be sure just buy a kit so you can test at home.
2. Go prenatal as soon as you know you are pregnant or just before 1st trimester ends if you are late knowing it.
3. Depende sa imong doctor, for sure avoid any sugary drinks and foods like sodas, softdrinks and synthetic juice to avoid unnecessary sugars in your blood.
4.
- eat a lot of fruits and vegetables everyday, during snacktime and mealtime.
- take your vitamins in double, they are not just for your baby but for the mother's also.
- don't seat or stand for long time, you'll get bloated (i mean sa imong feet especially) and some lead to Preeclampsia.
- drinks a lot of water
- less sugary foods to be sure you don't get Gestational Diabetes
- but all these depends on the results of your laboratories and follow your doctor's advice.

[mochiko.me]

TS i hope makatabang ni...

When to do prenatal
- first prenatal visit done as soon as pregnancy is possible ( 1st or 2nd missed period )

EARLY TRIMESTER : a woman experiences physical and emotional changes like

NAUSEA. VOMITING
- advise to eat dry crackers/ toast/ cereals
- frequent small meals
- foods difficult to digest like fatty foods should be avoided
- avoid strong odor or spicy foods cause this triggers vomiting
- emphasize oral care

URINARY FREQUENCY ( common during first and 3rd trimester)
- amount of fluids consumed should not be limited
- avoid caffeine, tea, or any gastric irritants
- check for burning sensation/ pain upon urination or presence of blood
- do kegel's exercise to avoid incontinence

CONSTIPATION - due to the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the internal organs
- increase fiber in diet and amount of fluid consumed
- regular exercise. daily for 30 minutes and progression on exercise depends on your OB but stop if complication arises
- advise to defecate everyday
- if constipation is chronic, stool softeners may be used.

VARICOSE VEINS/ LEG CRAMPS
- rest frequently by sitting and elevating legs when possible for 15 to 20 minutes
- support stocking may be used. never knee socks
- no constrictive clothing

FATIGUE

LEUKORRHEA- increase mucus secretion
- practice good hygiene, no tampons and wear cotton underpants

BREAST TENDERNESS
- use of fitted supported bra's with WIDE STRAPS

HEART BURN ( PYROSIS)



MIDDLE TO LATE TRI:

BACKACHE, HEADACHE, NASAL STUFFINESS, BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONS


PRENATAL DANGER SIGNS:

... to be continued hhahahahahaha!

[mochiko.me]

naa pa diay koy idugang hahaha


SEXUAL ACTIVITY
- women with history of miscarriage, spotting or rupture of membranes are advised to AVOID COITUS
- during, pregnancy there is decrease desire for *** because of increase estrogen level and breast tenderness is also common, so DO BREAST CARE
- if tummy is already big, suggest POSITION OPTIONS
- but *** is not advise samot na ig late trimester due to some complications ( premature rupture of membranes,etc. )


to be continued ...

[sammedriano]

This is very helpful. I am compiling this now.

TS i hope makatabang ni...

When to do prenatal
- first prenatal visit done as soon as pregnancy is possible ( 1st or 2nd missed period )

EARLY TRIMESTER : a woman experiences physical and emotional changes like

NAUSEA. VOMITING
- advise to eat dry crackers/ toast/ cereals
- frequent small meals
- foods difficult to digest like fatty foods should be avoided
- avoid strong odor or spicy foods cause this triggers vomiting
- emphasize oral care

URINARY FREQUENCY ( common during first and 3rd trimester)
- amount of fluids consumed should not be limited
- avoid caffeine, tea, or any gastric irritants
- check for burning sensation/ pain upon urination or presence of blood
- do kegel's exercise to avoid incontinence

CONSTIPATION - due to the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the internal organs
- increase fiber in diet and amount of fluid consumed
- regular exercise. daily for 30 minutes and progression on exercise depends on your OB but stop if complication arises
- advise to defecate everyday
- if constipation is chronic, stool softeners may be used.

VARICOSE VEINS/ LEG CRAMPS
- rest frequently by sitting and elevating legs when possible for 15 to 20 minutes
- support stocking may be used. never knee socks
- no constrictive clothing

FATIGUE

LEUKORRHEA- increase mucus secretion
- practice good hygiene, no tampons and wear cotton underpants

BREAST TENDERNESS
- use of fitted supported bra's with WIDE STRAPS

HEART BURN ( PYROSIS)



MIDDLE TO LATE TRI:

BACKACHE, HEADACHE, NASAL STUFFINESS, BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONS


PRENATAL DANGER SIGNS:

... to be continued hhahahahahaha!

- - - Updated - - -

Thanks @mochiko.me, this is very helpful too. Don't worry, I am open to this very specific suggestion. I didn't know about estrogen level, and I am grateful that you mentioned it

naa pa diay koy idugang hahaha


SEXUAL ACTIVITY
- women with history of miscarriage, spotting or rupture of membranes are advised to AVOID COITUS
- during, pregnancy there is decrease desire for *** because of increase estrogen level and breast tenderness is also common, so DO BREAST CARE
- if tummy is already big, suggest POSITION OPTIONS
- but *** is not advise samot na ig late trimester due to some complications ( premature rupture of membranes,etc. )


to be continued ...