Finally you have conceived and your mood seems to have changed completely. After conceiving, you are filled with mixed feelings of elation and a fear of losing the baby. It is quite natural to experience such fear, especially if you had difficulty in conceiving. Pregnancy after undergoing a treatment for infertility needs to be handled with more care than a normal pregnancy. Here are few tips you need to follow to ensure that you deliver a healthy baby and ensure that your pregnancy journey is safe and joyful.
Getting good prenatal care is the most important aspect of any pregnancy. Choosing the right doctor is very essential. Make sure that you check the doctor's credentials well before going in for a consultation. In your first visit, make sure that you get all your concerns addressed by the doctor. Get yourself screened for all the possible complications. Inform the doctor about the treatment that you had undergone for pregnancy infertility and the medicines that you took.
Now that there is a new life growing inside you, you need to be careful about what you eat and how much you eat. Just because you have a baby inside you does not mean that you start eating for two. Eat frequent and small portions of nutritious food to help easy digestion and proper absorption of the nutrients.
Avoid junk food as it tends to encourage bloating of the body. This may lead to other discomfort. If you prefer seafood, opt for fresh water fish, as others may contain high levels of mercury and other contaminants which can affect your digestion system and also your baby.
Since pregnancy after infertility stands a higher risk of miscarriage, you need to make sure that you have all the medication prescribed by your doctor. Avoid self-medication as it may prove to be hazardous to your health.
You can follow a simple exercise regime like walking, yoga, breathing techniques, massages, and stretching in order to keep yourself fit. This not only helps you stay fit, but also improves your blood circulation and increases the oxygen supply to your baby.
Abstinence from alcohol and smoking will help you deliver a healthy baby. This is not only true for those who get pregnant after infertility, but in general for all pregnant women. Smoking and alcohol dehydrate your body which may lead to fluid retention, and increase the chances of miscarriage and other complications.
Similarly, cutting down on caffeine is also a good idea as caffeine dehydrates your body and encourages fluid retention.
Lastly, tackle your emotional ups and downs well. It is normal to have mood swings when you are pregnant; however, if you are unable to cope with them, then seek professional help at the earliest. Rejoice and enjoy the pregnancy as it has come to you after so many trials. It is not worth losing it again because of lame reasons like fear!
