So you think you might be pregnant? Whether it’s an expected pregnancy or not, a pregnancy might be an exciting time in your life but one that’s not always something you’ll be prepared for. Within sex education, there’s a limited amount of information you’ll get when you’re in education, and often with most things, you won’t learn about it until you go through it.
With that being said, here are five things to do when you think your pregnant and you’re not sure what to do first.
Take a pregnancy test
Before you go about doing anything else, you’ll want to confirm that you’re pregnant. You can’t always rely on a missed period or odd symptoms that might be pregnancy-related. Firstly, you should look to do a pregnancy test or two over the course of a few days.
As you progress throughout the earlier days of the pregnancy, the stronger that pregnancy line will be on the stick. There are also plenty of pregnancy test types out there, some a lot
Calculate your due date
When is your due date? This is something that you can calculate yourself but remember it’s only a ballpark figure. Even though a due date is an exciting milestone to have in place, only a very small percentage of women will give birth on their due date and a lot of that is down to the date being an estimate of when you’re due.
By calculating your due date, you can get a rough idea of when your little one might arrive, albeit in the month or the weeks before and after the due date. If it’s your first, you’re more likely to be overdue but that’s not the case for everyone. An ultrasound dating scan is a good appointment to book in, in order to work out your date.
Contact a local midwife or GP
When it comes to confirming your pregnancy officially, you’ll want to contact your local midwife or GP. This is important because by doing so, you’ll get all of the necessary medical care and guidance you’ll need for your pregnancy.
A local midwife or GP will be able to advise you on what to do next, what prenatal vitamins to take, and any upcoming appointments you’ll have as you journey through your pregnancy.
Be aware of your pregnancy symptoms
There are going to be some pregnancy symptoms that you’ll experience and some will likely be more challenging. However, just because you’re aware of certain symptoms that have happened to your friends or family members, doesn’t mean the same will happen to you.
Common symptoms of pregnancy include morning sickness – which can also be all-day sickness. Fatigue is another one, as well as the frequency of urinating.
Start taking prenatal vitamins
Finally, make sure you’re taking your prenatal vitamins. This will all be advised to you, by your GP or local midwife. The sooner you start taking these, the better it will be for your baby’s development and general health, as well as your own too.
These five tips are just a great starting point to ensure you and your baby are safe and healthy during your pregnancy.
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