Just a few questions.
I have just found out im pregnant. I am roughly 5 weeks and just have a few questions as it will be a couple of weeks before i get to see a midwife. These might be silly but i have to ask:
When do i have to stop sleeping on my front?
When do i have to stop wearing underwired bras?
Do I need to take any supplements other than folic acid?
This last one is really embarrasing but google had no answers:
Can i still bleach my upper lip? *blushes*
Any other advice (i know stop worrying!!)
When do i have to stop sleeping on my front?
When do i have to stop wearing underwired bras?
Do I need to take any supplements other than folic acid?
This last one is really embarrasing but google had no answers:
Can i still bleach my upper lip? *blushes*
Any other advice (i know stop worrying!!)
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You only have to stop sleeping on your front when it becomes uncomfortable - your baby will be well protected in it's little sac. It soon becomes uncomfortable to do so enjoy it while you can!
Underwired bras can damage the milk ducts/vessels so they advise that you stop wearing them asap but I wore them until I was about 12 weeks and my milk supply was fine!!
No supplements are needed apart from folic acid but I took the pregnacare supplement tablets all the way through my pg as it made me feel better to know that I was getting all the vitamins and minerals I needed no matter how sick I was!
As far as I know there is no need for you top stop bleaching - but do a sensitivity test as your skin can become more sensitive during pregnancy.
You answered your own question about other advice!! It is hard not to worry but try to enjoy it as much as you can cos it'll be over before you know it!
Good luck for a healthy, worry free pregnancy.
Love
Donna
Lousie.
I think i will read the instructions on the bleach stuff. Its so embarrassing asking about it as no one talks about it! Oh well i dont think its any time for pride with the next few months ahead!
'sanatogen pro natal' multivitamin and mineral with folic acid tablets to take after my folic acid from the docs runs out
xx
Here is just some more info in regards to your questions.
I only read about underwired bras on this website...I nor hubby wanted to risk the saggy boob look after pregnancy so i went to non-wired bras as soon as I read about it. I have heard from somewhere that underwired bras are ok as if fitted correctly.....although I don't know what evidence behind this. when I went to get myself measured I tried non wired bras and didnt find them comfortable plus they didnt give me a nice shape. went for the sports bra look...really comfortable and supportive and forget Im not wearing a wired bra! Sports bras ay be an option also for those with larger breasts as they are supportive. I brought an expensive one when I went to get measured since then I have brought cheaper ones from places like Tesco's as Im not sure how long I will need the bigger cup sizes for!
Regards bleaching...does it say anywhere in the instruction leaflet about not using whilst pregnant. If in doubt, you could ring up the pharmacy at somewhere like Boots. They should be able to help answer your questions. you can remain annoymous (cant spell!) then and get information you need
Stop sleeping on your front......cant answer as never found it comfortable i'm a side sleeper. Useless on that questions I'm afraid!!
Technically no you don't need to take added supplements as you should have it in your naturally in your diet...you will probably have it without realising. Spoke to idwife and she seemed to think it was ok not to take any even when feeling nausea.
BE CAREFUL though if you do decide to take added supplements so you dont go overbaord on thh folic acid. this is often what mothers to be often forget to look for. I would ask your midwife for advice on what she recommends. Most supplments especially in pregnancy contain folic acid. when I read the backs of some in my local pharmacy the folic acid % was actually quite high in addition to normal folic acid.
just another bit of info of coure
I forgot to say congratulations. Try not to spend your pegnancy worrying remember to relax and enjoy it!! Easier said than done probably I found this site tot bevery informative plus you can ask questions that you wouldnt probably dare to aske your midwife or you friends or family! all the best xxx
I already find sleeping on my front uncomfortable.