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There are many things which  should be avoided while you are  pregnant and the most common of these are cigarettes and alcohol.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm the growing fetus and cause ‘fetal alcohol syndrome’ (FAS) which is when alcohol crosses the placenta and can lead to stunted fetal growth or weight, create distinctive facial stigmata, damage neurons and brain structures and cause other physical, mental and behavioural problems.

Why would you risk this, when FAS is a 100% preventable disease by simply not drinking alcohol while pregnant.

Cigarettes is another health risk for your unborn baby. Every time a pregnant mother takes a drag from a cigarette, normal fetal breathing movements (a sign of a healthy
fetus) are reduced within five minutes. Women who smoke cigarettes (or anything else for that matter) while pregnant are at increased risk of many things.
Infants that are born to women who smoke during pregnancy have lower than average birth weight and are more likely to be small for their age. Low birth weight is associated with increased risk or death.

To give your baby and yourself the best possible start in life, which I know you want to, abstaining from cigarettes and alcohol for 9 months is the best possible thing you can do for your precious unborn baby.  If you are having difficulties doing this, speak with your doctor and they should be able to help you.

Have a Great Day

Jackie Stenhouse

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During the first three months of pregnancy, or the first trimester, your body undergoes many changes. As your body adjusts to the growing baby, you may have nausea, fatigue, backache, mood swings and stress.

Nausea and Vomiting

Usually called “morning sickness,” nausea and vomiting are common during early pregnancy. For many women, though, it isn’t limited to just the morning. Although it can seem like it will last forever, nausea and vomiting usually go away after the first trimester.

Some women might not feel any discomfort at all! If you have been pregnant before, you might feel differently this time around. Just as each woman is different, so is each pregnancy.

Personally I felt fine with my first pregnancy, but was practically bed ridden during the first trimester of my second pregnancy, but once the three months was up it was like flicking a switch and I felt great.

By the end of the first trimester, your baby is about three inches long and weighs about half an ounce. The eyes move closer together into their positions and the ears also reach their proper position. The liver is making bile and the kidneys are secreting urine into the bladder. Even though you can’t yet feel your baby move, your baby will move inside you in response to pushing on your abdomen. Keep this to a safe minimum.

A fetus at 12 weeks can make a fist and suck their thumb, has fully formed eyelids and well formed digits and ears.

New life is amazing.

Have a Great Day

Jackie Stenhouse

You are probably feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment and full of excitement but also apprehension. What do you do next? The first thing to do after you find out you are pregnant is go to your doctor, that’s if you have done a home pregnancy test, to get them to confirm it. They will also give you a due date according to when you had your last period. (so it’s a good idea to try and work out when this was before you go). No doubt there will be lots of questions you want answered but some of the important ones which may affect your growing baby are:

· can I drink alcohol or coffee?

· what if I’m a smoker, what will this do to my baby and how can I quit?

· what should I eat?

· how much exercise can I do and what type?

· can I still have sex with my partner? (don’t be embarrassed to ask this one as everyone wants to know)

The doctor will ask you about your and your partners family history and if there are any diseases or deformities in your family. These days there are so many tests available to help determine the health of your unborn baby  while you are pregnant, and if there is anything wrong, it gives you time to prepare yourself and make important decisions.

If your doctor doesn’t give you the answers to your questions, find a new doctor, afterall having a baby is the most precious gift which can be given to you.

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Have a great day

Jackie Stenhouse

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