Whether you are thinking of becoming pregnant, are in your first pregnancy or subsequent pregnancies...

1. Sharing The Joy Of Pregnancy With Your Children
Whether you are thinking of becoming pregnant, are in your first pregnancy or subsequent
pregnancies, this article will help you with tips on how to handle your situation. Keep in mind that
every mother experiences pregnancy in a different way. You should read this article to get a better
idea of what you should expect.
See your dentist if you are pregnant and care for your teeth. Gum disease and other dental problems
can actually begin during pregnancy because of increased blood flow to the mouth. This can lead to
gingivitis, cavities and other mouth conditions. Continue to brush two times a day. Use mouthwash
and dental floss regularly, as well. See your dentist if you suspect any problems.
When filling up your tank of gas, ask for assistance. The fumes can be dangerous for your fetus. You
are better safe than sorry, so you should ask someone else for help whenever possible.
While there are many nutrients you need to increase during pregnancy, you actually need to reduce
vitamin A intake during this period. It can cause problems in embryos if taken in larger doses. You
should avoid mangoes, egg yolks, mozzarella cheese, liver and other foods containing this vitamin.
You can eat small amount of these, but don't overdo it.
Check out the hospital ahead of your delivery. Explore the facility and chat with the staff. This will
help calm your nerves and answer a lot of your questions. The dad in this situation can get his
questions answered too, since it will most likely be them who are speaking with the staff when
you're in labor.
Go on a tour at the location where you plan to give birth. By learning all about the facility you give
birth in, you can ease a lot of your concerns, and the process will run much more smoothly. Be sure
that you have a few places you can look into to find one of your liking. Make sure the facilities will
work for you and anyone who may be with you while you're in labor.
Make sure you know all of the signs of premature
labor. You should seek as much information as
possible. This keeps you adequately prepared and
ensures you know when it is time to call the doctor
should early labor occur.
Before going to bed, ensure that your legs are completely stretched out. Every woman that has gone
through a pregnancy can recall waking up in the night with leg cramps. Stretching, prior to turning
in for the night, can ease your muscle tension and help avoid the painful night cramps.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience large amounts of discharge from your vagina while
pregnant. This usually indicates a vaginal infection, which many women experience during
pregnancy. But, if the infection isn't treated, it may cause health issues for yourself and your baby.
Pretend that you are pregnant before it actually happens. Don't smoke, drink, eat unhealthy and
make sure you work out so that you have a healthier lifestyle beforehand. It takes a while to get
adjusted to this lifestyle, so plan in advance.

2. Do not be ashamed to talk to the baby in your belly. Many scientists believe a fetus can respond to
touch while in the womb, even as soon as ten weeks gestation. A couple of weeks later, the baby can
notice light and also hear the sound of your voice. Talking to your baby helps form your bond with
him.
Now after reading the information from above, you can see different ways to handle being pregnant.
While not every tip may apply to you, you never know when something may happen that you are not
prepared for. The tips located above will help you have an enjoyable pregnancy.