Bump Pregnancy Planner and Journal

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When you’re pregnant, there are a number of activities that aren’t safe for you or your growing baby. Before you conceive, get in that last skydiving session or roller coaster ride. The sudden starting, stopping, and other jarring forces of more extreme activities may cause a placental abruption. Deciding to try for a baby is just as exciting for you as it is for everyone else. And there’s every reason to look forward to a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. Many parents worry about sleep in the days after they bring home their bundles of joy. But sleep during pregnancy can be just as elusive. Catch up on your Zzz’s while you can. Make healthy lifestyle choices – like eating well, cutting down on drinking alcohol, quitting smoking and getting active. If you have ever had deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, whether or not you are currently on treatment.

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Being overweight (having a BMI over 25) or obese (having a BMI over 30) also raises the risk of some pregnancy problems, such as high blood pressure, deep vein thrombosis, miscarriage and gestational diabetes. In a survey of more than 750 women, pregnancy health charity Tommy’s found that the majority of women put a lot of thought and planning into an annual holiday. When it comes to trying for a baby, however, most of us aren’t aware there is anything to do other than stopping contraception.After a miscarriage it is important to seek advice and support from your healthcare team about how to manage your diabetes well before getting pregnant again. You could also try this Planning for Pregnancy tool created by Tommy’s – a charity dedicated to making pregnancy safer. It'll help you learn what you need to know. Do you drink a lot of coffee or other caffeinated beverages? Daily intake recommendations for pregnant women are only about 12 ounces of coffee per day. Try slowly weaning off if you’re currently consuming more than this amount. If you are on medication for high blood pressure (hypertension), ideally see your GP before becoming pregnant. As discussed in the medication section above, there are some blood pressure tablets which should not be taken if you are pregnant. Your doctor will advise if you need to change and may refer you to a specialist for further advice. Mental health

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It’s more likely you’ll have a larger baby – this can make the birth more painful and possible stress for the baby. So you may need a caesarian (C-section). Your health care provider will review many aspects of your and your partner’s health during preconception counseling, including: You can also get many of the vitamins and minerals you need from eating a healthy, balanced diet. Enjoy whole foods over anything processed. If your budget allows, you may also want to incorporate more organic fruits and vegetables into your diet to limit your exposure to toxins. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256Being overweight before and during pregnancy increases the risk of potentially dangerous pregnancy conditions, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes.