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YOU AND YOUR PREGNANCY

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inside...Section 1 Pregnancy FAQs ............................ 24Section 2 Health and wellbeing .................. 48Section 3 Trimester 1 .................................... 33

Trimester 2 .................................... 51Trimester 3 .................................... 77

Section 4 .............................................................. 96Section 5 .......................................................... 102Who can help? .............................................. 142Index .................................................................. 160

Every effort has been madeto make this book reflect the

most up-to-date advice availableat the time of production.

Any significant changes will beincluded in the next edition.

The information in this guide isnot a substitute for examination,

diagnosis or treatment by adoctor, midwife, health visitor or

other qualified healthprofessional. Bounty will not be

liable forany loss or damagehowsoeverarising out of or in

connectionwith the use ofinformation inthis publication.

Copyright: Copyright in thispublication is owned by the

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United Kingdom 2012.Bounty is the trademarkof Bounty (UK) Limited,

United Kingdom.Latest revised edition

Autumn 2012.Writer: Helen Mccormick

Photos: Anne Other

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Marti Van Der Linde BSc RDObstetrician and fetal medicine consultant

‘Knowing that I help new babies develop into healthyadults, and help anxious mums enjoy motherhoodto the full is so rewarding’, says Marti, who’s beena specialist paediatric dietician for seven years and

more than qualified to give our mums the up-to date, safeadvice they need on everything to do with nutrition.

Sharon Broad RN, RM, IBCLCMidwife and breastfeeding consultant

30 years of midwifery experience have stoodSharon in good stead in becoming a breastfeedingconsultant. As a mum and grandma, she’s hadplenty of first hand experience too. ‘It’s wonderfulto see a mum suddenly click with breastfeeding; the

pleasure on her face, and a contented, well-fed baby,really makes my day’.

Dr James Tooley MBBS, MRCP, FRCPCHNeonatologist and paediatric consultant

James finds his field fascinating and loves thedetective work required to help sick babies recover.The best aspect of his job though, is seeing happy,healthy families begin their life together. ‘I wantedto get involved with Bounty to reach more parents,and help translate confusing

Mr Richard Smith MB, ChB, PhD, MRCOGObstetrician and fetal medicine consultant

Richard, our consultant obstetrician, specialisesin higher risk pregnancies and gets so muchsatisfaction from seeing new mums with healthynew babies. ‘I’m proud to be involved with Bounty,to reach a wider network of mums with helpfuladvice and accurate information.’

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Mr Richard Smith MB, ChB, PhD, MRCOGObstetrician and fetal medicine consultant

Richard, our consultant obstetrician, specialisesin higher risk pregnancies and gets so muchsatisfaction from seeing new mums with healthynew babies. ‘I’m proud to be involved with Bounty,to reach a wider network of mums with helpfuladvice and accurate information.’

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l Work and maternity leavel Looking after yourself in pregnancy

l Your first antenatal appointmentl Your maternity rights at work

l Changes to your bodyl Pregnancy conditions

l Things to avoidl Miscarriage

Getting used to being pregnant can feelquite overwhelming, but the thought of

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Helping us to help youWe wouldn’t be able to give you suchpractical, up-to-date information,advice and guidance if it wasn’t for ourpanel of experts. They make sure thatall the medical information is accurate,and they help shape our guides to giveyou a handy reference book you canrefer to again and again. We’ve askedkey experts in a range of the mostvital medical fields to share theirknowledge with us, including amidwife and breastfeedingconsultant, a dietician, a consultantobstetrician, and a neonatologistand paediatric consultant. They areall leading authorities in their areaof expertise and we really valuetheir input, helping us to help youthrough all the many changesyou and your baby are goingthrough. Please note, althoughmidwives may be either womenor men, in order to simplify thisbooklet midwives will bereferred to as ‘she’ throughout.

PREGNANCY FAQSWHAT IF IMISCARRY?OUR EXPERTSAYS...

‘Sadly, as many as one in fivepregnancies end in miscarriage,and the reasons aren’t clearlyunderstood. Most happen before12 weeks; it’s rare to have amiscarriage later on.It usually begins with bleeding andcramp-like pains. You may have ahospital check-up and might need anoperation to remove any tissue. Somewomen don’t miscarry immediately,and find out at their dating scan. Youmight be offered medication tocomplete the miscarriage, or anoperation, or you can choose to letnature take its course.Losing your baby is, of course,very distressing, but don’t blameyourself. It’s unlikely that youcould have caused it.If you’re pregnant again after amiscarriage, you may feelparticularly anxious. But mostwomen who’ve experienceda miscarriage go on to have a healthybaby. Remember, this pregnancy isdifferent, so try to stay positive.’Richard Smith, Obstetrician.

pregnant?How can i look after myself now I’m pregnant

world!Do I need to be careful what I eat?Yes, definitely, as there are certainfoods that could cause problemsfor your baby. See our health andwellbeing information starting onpage 16. Also, turn to page 17 foradvice on what foods to avoid.

Is too much caffeine bad in pregnancy?Too much caffeine can stop yourbaby growing properly and caneven cause miscarriage. Limityourself to 200mg a day.Tot up your caffeine:Mug of instant coffee ............................100mg Mug of filter coffee ................................140mg Cup of tea ................................................50mg Mug of tea ...............................................75mg Can of cola......................................up to 40mg Regular energy drink................................80mg 50g bar chocolate ...........................up to 50mgAvoid coffee shop coffees as theseare often higher in caffeine.

Can I continue exercising?If you were exercising before, youcan keep doing the same thing, aslong as it’s safe. Avoid activitiesthat might lead to a fall or involvean impact, and don’t suddenly startdoing any vigorous activities.Swimming, yoga and walking are allgood while you’re pregnant. If yougo to exercise classes, choose lowimpact classes or classes speciallydesigned for mums-to-be.

Yoga is another way to keepyourself fit and relaxed. You l earnhow to breathe fully and evenly,which can help you cope withstress and give you a technique touse in labour. You might find a localyoga class for pregnant women.

What about sex?In a normal pregnancy, sex won’tharm your baby or causea miscarriage. If you’ve had anybleeding in early pregnancy, yourGP may advise you not to have sexuntil 12–14 weeks. If you’re stillworried, or just don’t feel like it,that’s quite normal, especially ifyou’re suffering with sickness. Talkto your partner about it and maybestick to cuddling for the time being.Are tummy cramps normal?These often occur in pregnancy,but if you are worried or haveother symptoms like bleeding,pain when you wee, or fever, seeyour GP or midwife.

Do I need to becareful with medicines?Don’t take any drugs or medicines,including aspirin, ibuprofen, cold,flu and hay fever remedieswithout checking with yourpharmacist, unless they’represcribed for you by a GP whoknows you’re pregnant. Even naturalremedies need checking.


PREGNANCY FAQSWHAT IF IMISCARRY?OUR EXPERTSAYS...

What are trimesters?The length of pregnancy issplit into three periods calledtrimesters. The first covers weeks 0–13, the second weeks 14 – 26 andthe third weeks 27 – 40.

What’s happening to my body?Pretty much as soon as you getpregnant, your body responds tothe pregnancy hormonesproduced by the fertilised egg.Although some women have nofirst signs of pregnancy at all,some first signs include:l Tender breasts that may feelfuller or start to grow.l Tiredness.l Morning sickness(see pages 12 and 36).l Heightened sensitivity to smellsand tastes.l Needing to wee more often.l Feeling tearful and emotional.l Slight cramping, as the embryoembeds into your womb.When can I share my news?Many women keep their newsquiet until 12 or 13 weeks, whenthere’s far less risk of miscarriage. Ifyou just can’t keep it to yourself,maybe tell one or two close friends,so they can share your excitement.

Can I stop myself putting on too much weight?This is not the time to thinkabout losing weight as it mayharm your baby, although youshouldn’t be eating for two!However, if you are obese(extremely overweight) yourhealth is at risk and you may bereferred to a consultant. Alwaysask your midwife or GP beforecontinuing on a slimming plan orfollowing a diet, and avoid dietswhich cut out particular foodgroups, such as carbs or dairy, asthey may lack essentialnutrients. With a balanced dietand a healthy lifestyle, youshould be able to control yourweight easily. And remember,a lot of the weight you puton will simply be your baby,the placenta, the extrafluid in yourbloodstream, theamniotic fluid and yourgrowing breasts.

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