Even a healthy pregnancy can be a difficult and confusing time. Your body goes through so many changes, some of which can catch you off guard! Friends and family, thankfully, have lots of advice.

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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Pregnancy

2. Fatigue
Nausea
Frequent urination
Change in appetite
Morning sickness
Breast swelling
Missed period
How do I tell if I’m
pregnant?

3. The average pregnancy
is 266 days from your last
ovulation cycle.
That is about 40 weeks.
 If you aren’t sure about
your due date, ask your
OBGYN! They will be able
to tell you.
How are due dates
calculated?

4. The average pregnancy
is 266 days from your last
ovulation cycle.
That is about 40 weeks.
 If you aren’t sure about
your due date, ask your
OBGYN! They will be able
to tell you.
Can I have sex
while pregnant?

5. Yes!
Pregnancy is rough on
your body.
 You will need
additional vitamins and
minerals to protect your
body and support your
baby.
Do I have to take
prenatal vitamins?

6. Smaller, frequent meals
Walk after meals
Elevate your head and
chest while sleeping
Wear loose clothes
Drink ginger root tea
Take antacids
Is this heartburn
normal?

7. Stretch marks are incredibly
common in pregnancy.
Around 90 percent of pregnant
women develop them! If you want
to avoid being part of that majority.
Then make sure to drink lots of
water, eat a diet high in skin-
supporting vitamins, and massage
your stomach daily with a
moisturizer.
How do I prevent
stretch marks?

8.  Low impact exercises
are fine.
This includes things like
aqua aerobics, walking,
tai chi, and yoga.
Exercises that involve
jumping and contact
sports, however, should
be avoided.
Can I exercise while
pregnant?

9. Anyone pregnant can get gestational diabetes. However,
there are some risk factors that increase your odds of
developing it. These risks include:
What is gestational diabetes?

10. Age
Over 25 years old
Race
African American
Native American
Hispanic
Pacific Islander
Family history
Relative with diabetes
Weight
Overweight
BMI over 30
Past medical history
Had gestational diabetes before
Had a precious big baby (macrosomia)
Has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

11. Urinary incontinence is
very common during
pregnancy.
Your baby takes up a lot
of space in your torso and
can put a lot of pressure
on your bladder.
Why can’t I control
my bladder
anymore?

12. Gynecologists deal with a wide range
of women’s health concerns.
These range from pap smears to STD
screenings to breast exams.
Obstetricians deal specifically with
pregnancy.
They will care for you from your first
prenatal testing to follow-up after
delivery care.
What is the difference between a gynecologist, obstetrician,
and an OBGYN?

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pregnancy.html