Title: Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Headings: Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
Path to improved health
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
What should I eat?
Can I take medicine?
Can I take vitamins?
How long can I keep working?
What about exercise?
Can I have sex?
What can I do to feel better?
Morning sickness
Tiredness
Leg cramps
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Urinating more often
Varicose veins
Moodiness
Heartburn
Yeast infections
Bleeding gums
Stuffy nose
Edema (retaining fluid)
Skin changes
Things to consider
When to see a doctor
Questions to ask your doctor
Resources

Content: A Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer. An ultrasound to view your baby’s growth and position. An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of your baby on a video screen. After your first visit, you will have a prenatal visit every 4 weeks. In months 7 and 8, you will have a visit every 2 weeks. In your last month of pregnancy, the visits will occur weekly until you deliver your baby. At each visit, the doctor will check your weight and blood pressure and test your urine. The doctor will listen to your baby’s heartbeat and measure the height of your uterus after the 20th week. You should always discuss any issues or concerns you have with your doctor. Here are some other guidelines to follow during your pregnancy.