hey everyone..

[breezee1984]

I thought I'd join this forum cuz at the moment I am about 3 weeks pregnant. I have a question.....how long should i be really careful with stuff and is there anything i should watch out for...also when should i go to the doctor??..im at a loss kinda..lol

 

[X5OT]

I'm new to all this as well, being pregnant with our first. To be honest, the best thing is just to make an appointment with your GP and ask their advice. I am guessing lots of people will say lots of different things, but your GP will probably be able to answer most questions.

In terms of 'being careful' - depends what you're talking about. I certainly haven't eaten anything like pate, prawns, eggs, mayo, cheese (apart from cheddar), etc since finding out I was pregnant. I also have not had any alcohol, hot baths (and I LOVE hot baths!), and I have also stopped playing tennis.

So, ring your GP and go and see them!

And congrats on your news

 

[enn]

hi to you too

says in a pregnancy mag i buy and mayo in jars is safe apparently its up to you if u eat it tho as i dont really like it and can live without it unless i get a funny thing and fancy it lol

cheese is fine if its hard cheese. they say blue milk, stay away from deli foods. butchers is fine i think as i eat it and my babys fine likes kicking me in my belly button sometimes and i hate that lol

some fish is ok

id reccomend going to see doc/midwife tho, find out deffo if u are preg as theirs is accurate

 

[breezee1984]

well i took two tests and both came with a positive ...and i also mean like physical activity..like how much is too much...at the moment i dont have a GP, i want a midwife and im scared and nervous to make an appointment..lol..i know this must sound weird but im kinda nervous

 

[lio]

Hello i am 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant as well! I made an appointment and going to see my GP today. Just like you i don't know what am i supposed to do and what not. But i guess we have to learn. Very nervous and scared as well

 

[frangelle]

Yeah my doctor said mayo in jars was fine, its just fresh mayo you have to watch out for.

I had a prawn salad the other day, is that bad???

 

[enn]

your not safe till u reach the second trimster which is around 12weeks, so id be very careful for the first 12weeks . if u work tell your work asap especially if u lift heavy stuff.

have u not had a home checkup thats what i got.
then i got a scan for 12weeks 3days.

 

[enn]

well i took two tests and both came with a positive ...and i also mean like physical activity..like how much is too much...at the moment i dont have a GP, i want a midwife and im scared and nervous to make an appointment..lol..i know this must sound weird but im kinda nervous

doesnt matter u need to see your gp and to get a mw rolling. pluck up curage and sort it out or get someone to go with u so maybe then can do the talking for yas.like bf/hubby or mother, even sister or bro

 

[breezee1984]

uh yeah thanks, i found a midwife...i dont believe in GPs as i dont believe in hospital births

 

[Kylie1007]

Be careful with physical activities - when pregnant you produce a hormone called Relaxin which relaxes your ligaments and stuff ready for birth. You might find that you pull or strain things easier now. I bent down at 5 wks and couldn't stand up again! Had a really sore back for a week!

 

[breezee1984]

well lucky for me my dad is my boss and the last thing he wants is a hurt grandchild and daughter..lol..but i do alot of lifting and im trying to be careful but i work with mostly men who dont understand at all whats going on and they dont care too either, so im trying to have my dad make the guys help me a bit more


and as far as the midwifery goes, i am suppose to have an in-home midwifery checkup this week, so i hope everything goes well!!!