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Pregnancy pressure

Norwich Union healthcare has produced a guide to help you make the most of your pregnancy. It aims to give you an easy to understand guide to being a parent and an outline of the things you perhaps should and shouldn't be doing over the next 9 months.

Some of the sections covered in this guide are:

Before you conceive

Some women get pregnant as soon as they start trying, while others take a bit longer. Getting your body ready to conceive will play an important part in your pregnancy.

Eating

Being pregnant doesn't mean giving up all the yummy food but it does mean cutting out those that can be potentially harmful to your unborn child.

Exercise

If you don't already take regular exercise now is a good time to start. But be gentle and talk to your GP or mid wife to find out what are the best exercises for you to do. If you already have a routine or sport, you will find you will have to modify it as your pregnancy develops.

Morning Sickness

Not all women experience morning sickness, and among those who do, some will suffer more than others. There are a few things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms.

Having your baby

While there are no specific exercises you can do to make child birth less painful, keeping fit and healthy during your pregnancy will help.

Breastfeeding

Breatfeeding is the ideal way to feed your baby as the milk is specifically designed to provide all the right nutrients and antibodies. But not everyone can or wants to breastfeed.