217432 1034 Parenting & Family Pregnancy Pregnancy Health & Fitness true Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:42 -0800 /system/videos/4/59/25/28/282559.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, parenting, family, pregnancy, health, fitness, have, having, healthy, safe, pregnant, child, baby, kid How To Have a Healthy Pregnancy http://www.howcast.com/videos/217432-How-To-Have-a-Healthy-Pregnancy http://www.howcast.com/videos/217432-How-To-Have-a-Healthy-Pregnancy/edit approved 176 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217432"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217432" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 CinemaSlam http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/HealthyPregnancy_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 355 false false false 83427 0 27 Warning These are basic guidelines. Your obstetrician should be your main source of information for any questions regarding your pregnancy.

]]> 83428 1 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/34.jpg Stop smoking If you smoke, stop. Immediately. If it’s going to take more willpower than you have to go cold turkey, ask your doctor about chewing nicotine-replacement gum or using the patch, which are both generally considered safe during pregnancy.

]]> 83432 2 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/50.jpg Take prenatal vitamins Take a daily prenatal vitamin. This should cover all your nutritional bases, so don’t be tempted to pop additional supplements. Too much of certain vitamins and minerals can be harmful to your baby.

]]> 83433 3 61 Tip Having trouble keeping that pill down? Until your morning sickness subsides, try taking it with food. Or ask you doctor about a chewable, which might go down more easily.

]]> 83434 4 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/71.jpg Eat a varied diet Eat a varied diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meats and poultry, whole grains, and healthy fats, like those in olive and nut oils.

]]> 83435 5 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/81.jpg Gain weight gradually Gain weight slowly. For average-size women, that means two to four pounds the first trimester, and about one pound per week after that, for a total of anywhere from 15 to 35 pounds. Underweight women should gain up to 40 pounds, and women who are overweight should gain between 15 and 25 pounds total.

]]> 83436 6 100 Tip If you’re gaining too quickly (or not enough) talk to your doctor about adjusting your diet and activity level.

]]> 83437 7 106 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/106.jpg Stay active Stay active. Regular exercise can make your labor and delivery easier. If you already work out, keep it up. A brisk walk several times a week is a good start.

]]> 83438 8 117 Tip Gain weight gradually You may need to alter your fitness routine as your pregnancy progresses. After the first trimester, don’t do exercises that require lying on your back.

]]> 83439 9 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/125.jpg Avoid the litter box If you have a cat, have someone else change the litter box and, if you can, keep your kitty indoors. Also, don’t handle hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, or other pet rodents –they can spread harmful diseases to you and your baby.

]]> 83442 10 140 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/140.jpg Check your meds Check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication – even aspirin. And make sure they know about any prescription drugs you’re already on, in case you’re taking something that could harm your baby.

]]> 83443 11 151 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217432/151.jpg Avoid stress Reduce stress as much as you can. Do whatever it takes to relax, from long walks to long soaks in the tub, from yoga to meditation. It’ll be a while before you can take it easy again!

]]> 83444 12 163 Fact The average human pregnancy lasts for 266 days. The average pregnancy for an Asian elephant is 640 days.

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