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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy is one of life's most incredible journeys.
If you're expecting your first child you may be wondering
about the exciting changes happening to your body and what
to anticipate when you have a baby. |
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Here are some basic tips to help you through pregnancy.
Use these ideas and tips to improve your eating plan and
become more physically active before, during, and after
your pregnancy. Make changes now, and be a healthy example
for your family for a lifetime.
Basic
Tips for your pregnancy
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Talk to your health care provider about how much weight
you should gain during your pregnancy.
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Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein, or
get these nutrients through a prenatal supplement.
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Talk to your health care provider before taking any
supplements.
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Eat breakfast every day.
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Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water to avoid
constipation.
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Avoid alcohol, raw fish, fish high in mercury, soft
cheeses, and anything that is not food.
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Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on
most days of the week. Talk to your health care provider
before you begin.
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After you deliver your baby, continue eating well.
Return to a healthy weight gradually. |
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Slowly get back to your routine of regular, moderate
physical activity.
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Take pleasure in the miracles of pregnancy and birth. |
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