Welcome Everyone! Like I said before this blog is going to be all about pregnancy. I am going to provide you with as many tips and tricks as I possibly can about your pregnancy from before to after. And letting you in on any health tips or financial, physical, and even emotions tips that can help you make this a smooth transition. Today's blog will be covering when you first find out that you are pregnant.
When first trying to have a baby or realizing that you are pregnant you must look at the preconception health care in both you and your partner. And I know what you are probably thinking.....what is that?!?! But please don't worry. This is basically a check up on you and your body. Just making sure you are healthy and can carry a baby without any problems. It is very important that you check the health in not only you and your partner but your family as well.
In your family you are looking for any past history of illnesses. Something that could have been pasted down, or something that is consistently popping up in your family like diabetes or strokes. Basically anything that would cause harm to you. For women making sure that you are getting enough rest and staying healthy. Eating as healthy as possible, and staying active. For men, making sure you are supportive and HELPING OUT is a great way to stay healthy. The mother of your child is going through a lot of stress both physically and emotionally. So it is very nice to have an extra pair of hands around the house or even just being supportive.
That is all for my post today. Just make sure you are taking care of your body so your baby has a greater chance of coming out happy and healthy. I would love to hear some feed back from everyone. Maybe any questions that you have or want me to answer about pregnancy. Next blog I will talk about that first trimester and everything that comes with it.
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I agree with you when you said that the male should be supportive and helpful. Us women go through a lot and birthing is one of the hardest things all of us go through. With hormones out the window, the guy should still be understanding that she's caring another woman inside of her, so the least they can do is show some type of sympathy. I know there are men out there who are like that, but it's still good to send out a friendly reminder to those who aren't as helpful.
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm not planning on having a baby any time soon, I found this post really helpful; it has me thinking ahead to when I do have a baby. I've heard that during their significant others pregnancy, the male often gains weight too. Is this true? If so, why is that? Also, When it comes to preconception health care, does this determine if the woman will need a surrogate? I'm very interested on what you're going to post next. As a woman, I am looking forward to having a child one day, and with the information that you're going to provide, I'm sure you will answer all of my questions. I'm really excited to learn more!
Hi Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI definitely do not know much about pregnancy and was unsure about what preconception health even was. Explaining preconception health made a lot of sense. I do think that it is vital for possible parents to be aware of their own health. I know that there are countless diseases that can be hereditary, many that we may not even be aware of. I think it is important for couples to assess their own health before bringing new life into the world. I love what you mentioned about the man being a helping hand. I think that it is important for couples to be mutually supportive and to come along side one another whenever they may need help. Great post!
I can not agree more with the check-up. I know some woman who do not know they need to have a check-up. It is important to know of any possible illnesses or conditions the baby might have. Genetics could be problematic for conception and for the health of both the baby or expecting mother. Have any help can be an amazing treat whether it be from the father of the child or the family and friends of either parent to be. Sometimes, it takes more than two to raise a baby.
ReplyDeleteHey Tiffany, even though I'm no where close to thinking about babies right now your post really did share some good information for when that time comes. It is important for us to get a check up, look at our family history for any diseases, and to make sure the mother and father takes care of themselves and each other to get through the pregnancy. Definitely cant be living the life that you're use to when your pregnant, and its going to be hard, but it'll be worth it for the baby. This was a great first post!
ReplyDeletePregnancy is the scariest possibility that could happen to me when I am not ready. I would not know what to do. I liked your tips about staying healthy as a women, getting rest, adequate nutrition for the baby. I didn't even think about checking up on possible disease for the baby from my partners side. In my family alopecia runs in the genes which is where a person doesn't have any hair. My cousin has the gene and married a man who's dad has it. I wonder if their child would be bald too. I'm sure that is something they will look into when they decide to have a child. In class I remember Dr. Williems talk about how women need folic acid before they want to get pregnant, so I agree nutrition is so important.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I definitely agree with the check-ups before trying to get pregnant, even though sometimes pregnancies are unexpected. I also love that you emphasized the male partner needs to help out because seeing my sister and all her struggles during her pregnancy made me realize all that comes with being pregnant. Luckily her husband was very helpful and she also had tons of support. When and if I decide to start a family i will definitely check on my partner's health alongside with mine before even trying.
ReplyDeleteKayla J. Ruiz
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI like how you do your posts, as if your reader is pregnant! So cute! I love the list of tips and tricks you gave, I think that anyone pregnant should always have frequent checkups. You have a tiny human growing inside of you that needs as much nurturing and love that you can give! Having a supportive partner throughout your pregnancy is also helpful, that way you won't feel so alone because being responsible for another human, is kind of scary!