Please share an interesting fact about having a healthy pregnancy.

Good: Good oral health is important to your overall general health and the health of your unborn child.

In: In 1st few hrs of life, a baby's sense of smell helps him identify his mother more than sight.

Babies: Babies in utero experience rem sleep, which is associated with dreaming, at around 32 -36 wks.

By: By week 14 there's evidence that fetuses can taste bitter, sweet, sour flavors in the amniotic fluid.

Ignore: Abusive men get more abusive during pregnancy. Dont think that the pregnancy will fix the problem.

The: The earlier you seek prenatal care and are consistent the greater the chances for a healthe baby.

Infants: Infants whose Fathers were absent during pregnancy >likely 2B born prematurely w' lower birth weight.

Ignore: Pregnancy is a normal event! Take vitamins, eat healthy, exercise and keep your doctor appointments.

The: The Triple Screen for Down Syndrome can be done in the 2nd trimester to determine a fetus at risk.

Neural: Neural Tube defects such as Spina Bifida are detected prenatally with the alpha-fetoprotein test.

Prenatal: Prenatal testing can detect fetal infections such as Syphilis, rubella, Hepatitis B, and HIV.

Ignore: Having a healthy pregnancy is worth it's weight in gold in the foundational health of the baby.

While: While pregnant, sleeping on left side provides best maternal blood flow to uterus, placenta and baby.

Daily: Daily stretching during pregnancy helps prevent body aches as you get bigger and helps with delivery.

Smoking: Smoking when pregnant can harm the baby.

Drinking: Drinking alcohol when pregnant can harm the baby.

Certain: Certain medications can be harmful during pregnancy. Be sure to discuss with the pharmacist or Dr.

Artificial: Artificial food coloring and caffeine may not be good for a healthy pregnancy.

Exercise: Exercise is important for your general health and also can help reduce stress.

According: According to the NHTSA, the shoulder portion of a seat belt should be positioned over collar bone.

The: The lap portion of seat belt should be placed under the abdomen as low as possible on the hips.

Also,: Also, pregnant women should sit as far from the air bag as possible.

At: At prenatal visit you'll be screened for certain conditions that could lead to complications.

Finding: Finding the right provider, whether you're looking for a doctor or midwife, can take a while.

You: You now need 70 grams protein a day compared to 45 grams before you got pregnant.

Certain: Certain fish may contain high levels of mercury or other contaminants.

Under: Under cooked or poorly prepared foods may have bacteria that could harm your baby.

Most: Most prenatal supplements contain more folic acid and iron than you'll find in standard multivitamin.

It's: It's important to get enough folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy.

Folic: Folic acid greatly reduces your baby's risk of developing neural tube birth defects such as S.B.

You: You should start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid at least one month before becoming pregnant.

Your: Your iron requirement increases during pregnancy, esp. in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

The: The fatigue you feel in the 1st and 3rd trimesters is your body's way of telling you to slow down!

Relaxation: Relaxation techniques: yoga, stretching, deep breathing, and massage are all ways to help w stress.

Only: Only 1 drink a day can increase odds of having a low-birthweight baby and other serious conditions.

2: 2 drinks a day you are at risk for giving birth to a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

F.A.S.: F.A.S. can cause mental and growth retardation, behavioral problems, and facial and heart defects.

Drinking: Drinking increases your risk for miscarriage and stillbirth.

Any: Any drug you use gets into your baby's bloodstream as well.

Marijuana: Marijuana may restrict your baby's growth and cause withdrawal symptoms (like tremors) in your baby.

Cocaine: Cocaine restricts blood to uterus and may lead to miscarriage, growth problems, abruption or premies.

Illicit: Illicit drugs can be very harmful. If you have a drug problem, seek help now.

Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of miscarriage, growth problems, placental abruption and premature births.

Some: Some research has linked smoking to an increased risk of having a baby with a cleft lip or palate.

Smoking: Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance that a baby will be stillborn or die in infancy.

It's: It's never too late to quit or cut back on smoking!

Every: Every cigarette you don't light gives your baby a better chance of being healthy.

Over: Over 200mg/day of caffeine doubled the risk of miscarriage compared to those who had no caffeine.

Caffeine: Caffeine has no nutritive value and makes it harder for your body to absorb iron.

Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant, so it can make it even harder for you to get a good night's sleep.

Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant, and can give you headaches, and contribute to heartburn.

Some: Some jobs can be hazardous to you and your developing baby. If you're routinely exposed to chemicals.

Heavy: Heavy metals (like lead or mercury), certain biologic agents, radiation, are harmful, avoid these!

Hormonal: Hormonal shifts during pregnancy can make you more susceptible to gum disease.

Many: Many women feel like they're on an emotional roller coaster at one time or another during pregnancy.

If: If mood swings are extreme, ?interfering with your daily life, you may be suffering from depression.

Anxiety: Anxiety and depression are VERY common during and after pregnancy. You're not alone! Let Dr. know!

Let: Let your caregiver know if you're in an abusive relationship. This is harmful to you and the baby.

Pregnancy: Pregnancy can cause stress in any relationship, and it's a common trigger of domestic violence.

You: You may have cravings for certain items. Not to worry about it!

Wear: Wear comfortable shoes during your pregnancy. Your feet may begin to swell or expand.

Your: Your shoe size might increase by one and a half sizes due to elastase produced during pregnancy.

Try: Try to avoid eating lots of sweets so you don't raise your blood sugar level too high.

Adequate: Adequate intake of Folic acid, Magnesium, Zinc and B Vitamins do promote fertility and good health.

With: With the changes in hormones the gums commonly get more inflammed. Practice more meticulous hygiene.

Prenatal: Prenatal vitamins started before pregnancy help decrease th risk of birth defects.

Flu: Flu vaccine in any trimester helps protect you and your baby.

Most: Most exercise in pregnancy is fine if you can sing while you are doing it.

Ignore: Active lifestyle, eating healthy, good family support and your good to go :).

Ignore: Healthy women can continue to workout during the pregnancy with some modifications.

Ignore: Start folic acid 1 month prior to conception and continue for at least 3 months after conception.

Ignore: Even dads get postpartum depression so don't forget to support the man in your life too!

Most: Most women experience swelling in their feet during pregnancy.

Flatulence: Flatulence is among the most common symptoms of pregnancy!

Ginger,: Ginger, lemon, and peppermint help soothe an upset stomach .

Ignore: Bleeding at 7-8 weeks may be inadequate progesterone, so see your OB physician for treatment.