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about 4 weeks pregnant
My husband and i decided to try for our first child. I'm due to start my period today and haven't, we took three home pregnancy tests and all came back positive, i have many first appointment on Monday. Is there any advice out there for a concerned first time mom? Mainly foods that are healthy and safe. Already stopped drinking alcohol and caffeine, and eating less junk, any help is appreciated.
Best Answer
Your office will probably go over what you should avoid or give you a list. Top of my head avoid fish bc of mercury. There are a few safer fish but the only thing I can think of is tuna its safe once every week or two. Lunch meat and hot dogs should be avoided unless heated to steaming hot. All meat should be cooked well done. Eggs also have to be cooked throughly, no runny yolks. Hard cheeses are all fine but soft cheeses must be pasturized.
Yey! Congrads!!
I agree with the above post. Drink plenty of water. Tylenol is OK for pain, tums for heart burn, those are two meds I've needed. A little cramping is OK, it is just your uterus growing. You may also spot a little or have some brown discharge, that is just implantation bleeding. You should not have any heavy bleeding though. Relax and enjoy every point. Congratulations!
That is very helpful, thanks so much
Oh and congratulations!!!!
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