Please provide some do's and don'ts for mothers during the first trimester.

Do:: Do: continue exercising throughout pregnancy. You will feel better.

Do:: Do: enjoy your pregnancy! it will be over before you know it.

Don't: Don't take "left over" antibiotic drops for pink eye during pregnancy.

Get: Get 7 to 9 hrs of sleep every night. Resting on your side will improve blood flow to baby.

If: If you are not having any eye problems, pregnancy is not the best time to see an eye doctor.

It: It is wise to let an early miscarriage progress naturally over 4 wks or have a "medical induction.".

Pregnancy: Pregnancy involves temporary fluid shifts so it is not the best time to change glasses.

While: While at work, snack during the day & eat foods rich in iron and protein, also take frequent breaks.

Phenergan (promethazine): Phenergan (promethazine) Reglan and Tums may safely help with nausea!

Care: Care with toxins is indicated, avoid pumping gas, and other obvious toxins.

Keep: Keep your teeth and gums healthy.

A: A D&C can cause scar tissue formation within the uterus which is called "asherman's syndrome".

Ginger: Ginger candies from the asian market can help with morning sickness.

If: If you have nausea, insomnia and stress, a medicine called Mirtazapine can help all three, 15 mg at night.

Use: Use common sense. Pregnancy is not a disease so don't treat it like one. Eat right, exercise, rest.

People: People have all sorts of advice for you when they learn you are pregnant. Thank them, and filter it!

Rest,: Rest, drink fluids, eat various and careful. No Ibuprofen or alcohol, quit smoking, no drugs.

NO: No alcohol/drugs/cigarettes/ibuprofen or aspirin. Do eat healthy, exercise, sleep plenty, have fun.

Eat: Eat small meals with snacks in between to avoid heartburn, nausea, and sharp fluctuations in blood sugar.

Exercise: Exercise and proper nutrition are simple and effective ways to stay healthy.

Sexual: Sexual activity is ok in the first trimester if you have no contraindications.

Zofran (ondansetron): Zofran and Phenergan (promethazine) are helpful for reducing nausea in the first trimester.

DON’T: Don’t smoke if you are pregnant. It increases risk for miscarriages.

Ignore: Don't let pride get in your way. If it's hard to quit drinking or smoking for baby, get help now!

Eating: Cooked seafood (up to 12 oz/day) during pregnancy is okay, but avoid albacore tuna, tilefish, shark, swordfish, and mackerel.

Now: Now is the time to start planning how you want to parent. Consider this now, while you have time.

Do: Do eat well. Do appropriate exercise. Do not drink. Do not smoke. Normal sex activity is ok! enjoy.

Practice: Practice rising from sitting without your hands! Build muscle strength early, you'll need it later!

Childbirth: Childbirth is like a marathon, the stronger & more flexible you are the easier it'll be. Start training today!

Dont: Dont drink alcohol at all, ask your physician before taking any medications.

If: If severe insomnia with nausea and anxiety, Mirtazapine can help all three if taken at night, 15mg.

Do: Do follow your ob's advice. Do not smoke, use alcohol or drugs without talking with your ob.

Exercise,: Exercise, eat right, don't smoke, don't abuse your body.

There: There are 3 types of advice. Good advice that helps. Good advice that doesn't . Bad that never works.

Drink: Drink lots of water, get plenty of rest, take your vitamins whenever your nausea allows.

Continue: Continue your pre-pregnancy exercise routine whenever possible.

Expect: Expect to have occasional spotting. 1 in 3 women have spotting during the first trimester.

NO: No smoking/drinking. No meds uness approved by your doctor. Take prenatal vitamins daily, eat properly.

Any: Any elective dentistry should be avoided during your first trimester.

Avoid: Avoid peanut butter if you have a family history of allergies.

Talk: Talk to your OB if you are having heartburn from your prenatal vitamins.

Do:: Do: relax & eat healthy. Don't: consume caffeine or alcohol (even a little), stress out, or ignore ob.

Make: Make sure to check with obstetrician before taking any medication; avoid medicines whenever possible.

Stop: Stop smoking, using drugs, and stop drinking alcohol if you are pregnant.

Do: Do wear low heeled with good arch support, not flat shoes to help with back pain.

Hi.: Please don't wear flip flops. Wear a sandal with a strap in the back !

Make: Make sure to take your pn vitamins, which include Folic Acid - all to help neural crest cells ;-).

Do:: Do: prepare your body - proper nutrition, exercise and medical care. Don't: smoke or drink alcohol.

Take: Take your vitamins! folic acid, a b vitamin, can lower the risk for birth defects.

No: No smoking. No alcohol. Exercise and control weight gain!

Do:: Do: stay active, eat healthy, find a doc and a website with good info. Don't: drink or smoke.

Don't: Don't take medications or drink alcohol. Eat a healthy diet and continue exercising.

Pregnancy:: Pregnancy: avoid foods that contain raw eggs due to potential for salmonella infection.

Pregnancy:: Avoid eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish due to the mercury content.

Pregnancy:: Avoid shellfish when there is a red tide, to prevent algae-related infections.

Pregnancy:: According to the cdc, most hard cheeses are safe to eat during pregnancy.

Pregnancy:: Pregnancy: avoid brie, camembert, roquefort or gorgonzola cheeses (unless pasteurized milk was used).

Pregnancy: Pregnancy is not the time to start a weight loss diet.

Pregnancy:: Pregnancy: say no to queso blanco or queso fresco mexican cheeses, unless made w/ pasteurized milk.

Pregnancy:: Pregnancy: avoid any shellfish or fish that may be exposed to local industrial pollutants.

Pregnancy:: Pregnancy: only eat deli meats if you cook them to avoid possible listeria infection.

Stay: Stay away from smoke, even second hand smoke!

Your: Your body is going through lots of changes. Try to get extra rest with feet elevated every day.

When: When exercising, don't push yourself beyond your current limits. Exercise tolerance during pregnancy.

DO: Do see your obstetrican early, around 8 weeks since the day of onset of your last menses.

Maintain: Maintain a good oral hygiene routine, as many expectant mothers experience nausea and gingivitis.

Do: Do continue to exercise. Just stay hydrated.

Seek: Seek prenatal care as soon as you learn that you are pregnant.

Don't: Don't assume ur toddler/young child doesn't notice your pregnancy. They sense changes b4 adults.

Keep: Keep exercising, but don't overdo it. U may tire out more easily, so take it easy & get enough sleep.

Please: Please check with your md and make sure what medications you take as the baby can be affected most.

Do: Do schedule early appointments with your OB dr, eat healthy, avoid chemicals. Don t worry too much.

Follow: Follow up with your dr, eat healthy, avoid chemicals, stay sober, don t worry too much.

One: One myth is that you "will feel sick". Tons of women barely notice anything different, or not at all.

Take: Take a little time each day to connect with your developing baby, and a little time to yourself.

Keep: Keep up with good oral hygiene. Gingival inflammation can cause trouble in later pregnancy.

Be: Be a purist and avoid all forms of toxins, purify your water, eat organic and avoid medications.

Give: Give yourself permission to snack as needed, but make your own healthy snacks.

I: I would not recommend any medication, but acupuncture can be very helpful.

Try: Try to be good to yourself, take long walks in nature and listen to your body.

Vitamin: Vitamin k2 helps form good bone structure in the fetus.

Do: Do take your Folic Acid and do not drink alcohol.

If: If you vomit, dont immediately brush your teeth, the mouth is an acid environment. Drink water first.

See: See a dentist as soon as you can and make sure your oral health is under control.

Never: Never take any meds with out asking your doc. Don't forget prenatals and be mindful of chemicals

Keep: Keep hydrated, rest as much as you can, hormonal changes and fatigue can make your mood swing.

Don't: Don't eat for 2. Keep active and exercise, do not smoke or drink alcohol. Eat real food!

Continue/Develop: Continue/develop good routines:live, eat, & sleep healthfully. Enjoy your freedom when you feel well.

Reduce: Reduce vomiting: carry & nibble on saltine crackers every 15-30min through the day.

Seek: Seek eyecare if you have gestational diabetes or blurry vision.

Eat: Eat well, exercise , rest , no smoking or alcohol. Take your vitamins.

Enjoy: Enjoy every momemt of pregnancy..This is just a start..Lead active lifestyle.

Expect: Expect changes in you body and get ready for the month ahead.

One: One out of three women will have spotting or bleeding in the first few weeks or months of pregnancy.

Don't: Don't take unnecessary medications. Don't smoke or drink alcohol.

"Morning: "Morning Sickness" can occur at any time of day. Eat saltines or pretzels -- that helps!

Keeping: Keeping your teeth clean during pregnancy will make both mother and baby healthier.

No: No xrays unless emergency treatment necessary and minimal exposure.

Brush: Brush 2x/day for 2 full minutes. Floss daily. Hygiene very important because of hormonal swings.

Ignore: Small amounts of vaginal spotting are extremely common: keep an eye on it but don't panic!

Ignore: For morning sickness try extra vitamin b6. Stay away from swordfish, shark, mackrel, and tilefish. Take at least 1000 µg of Folic Acid along with dha. When you feel tired get rest.

Ignore: Take frequent small meals ..Don't stay empty stomach.

Ignore: Don't drink alcohol. Do get plenty of sleep.

1: 1 in 10 women will have recurrent bv. Treatment and suppression with Flagyl works 99% of the time

Ignore: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safe and effective pain medication in the first trimester

Ignore: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is another safe and effective medication that might help with allergies in the first trimes.

Ignore: Do brush your teeth 3/4 times a day.

Ignore: Don't overeat. Do get plenty of rest. Don't use drugs or alcohol. Don't smoke or use drugs. Do enjoy.

Ignore: Learning to trust your body during pregnancy, can help reduce anxiety.

Don't: Don't smoke, drink (even a tiny bit), and avoid caffeine. Take prenatal vitamins too.

Ignore: Don't smoke, drink (even a tiny bit), and avoid caffeine. Take prenatal vitamins too.

Ignore: Don't smoke, drink (even a tiny bit), and avoid caffeine. Take prenatal vitamins too.

Ignore: Don't smoke, drink (even a tiny bit), and avoid caffeine. Take prenatal vitamins too.

Ignore: Some people assume nausea will disappear, but it doesn't always go away.

Ignore: 1. Plently of water. 2. Plently of sleep 3. Don't over eat.

Ignore: Keeping your teeth clean helps reduce the common problem of bleeding gums while pregnant.

Ignore: Eat properly, exercise and get the proper amount of sleep. Be sure to take your prenatal vitamins.

"could: "could i be pregnant"? If you had sex, yes! the only way to know is to take a test!

Ignore: Plan your day including time out for s rest period.

Ignore: Avoid alcohol, caffeine and anti-inflammatory medications. It is important to rest.

Ignore: Don't pump gas yourself, don't clean the catbox, avoid all toxic cleaning products.

Ignore: Schedule in enough time to get some extra rest to avoid difficulty with the expected fatigue.

Ignore: The 2nd trimester is the best time for annual dental care.

Ignore: No smoking, minimal alcohol, no recreational drugs. Too much increase in birth defects with these.

Ignore: Avoid green tea in the first trimester as there is a molecule that can mildly block folic acid.

Ignore: Eat foods rich in calcium and other vitamins.

Ignore: Do you drink enough water so that you're not dehydrated.

Ignore: Don't miss any prenatal and perinatal visits to your ob/gyn.

Ignore: Make sure to eat iodine rich foods, but not fish that have high mercury content.

Ignore: Do watch your energy level to not over do yourself.

Ignore: Don't eat a lot of junk foods, that are hard to digest.

Ignore: Eat as healthy as you possibly can during this period.

Ignore: Make sure you create some downtime that you can go to bed early, or take naps, and take good care of yourself during this period.

Ignore: Enjoy your pregnancy, and the support of your new child, who you're bringing into the world.

Ignore: This is a great time to start reading on what you should expect during your pregnancy.

Ignore: You can continue to do aerobic exercise, just check with your doctor on how much.

Ignore: During weight loss daily weights may become a big stress.

Ignore: You can still travel by air during this trimester, so take advantage of it.

Ignore: You may need to pee more during this time, which is normal and good to do for the baby and you.

Ignore: Eat healthy and organically, to reduce pesticide residue exposure for you and your baby.

Ignore: Don't eat gmo's commonly found in sugary product's, and processed foods during your first trimester.

Ignore: When looking for crib mattresses, stay away from synthetics that may be laced with flame retardant chemicals.

Ignore: Organic latex mattresses are a safe alternative to synthetics, and woolis a natural flame retardant.

Ignore: Refrain, reduce or eliminate caffeinated beverages during this time.

Ignore: Make sure to use only organic, natural personal care products, with no chemicals in it. Read labels.

Ignore: Eliminate any personal care products that has propylene glycol in it, as this is a toxic ingredient.

Ignore: Wear comfortable shoes, not stilettos.

Ignore: Do watch what you eat, because it goes right to your baby.

Ignore: Do not drink any alcoholic beverages during this time.

Ignore: Make sure to stay away from toxic inhalants, outgassing of paint or furniture in your environment.

Ignore: Always review with your doc every single medication you take, especially in the first trimester.

Ignore: Sensible exercise with avoidance of dehydration can be continued during pregnancy.

Ignore: Consider avoiding medicines that treat seizures, depression, and anxiety.