When you are an expecting mother, there are certain rules and regulations that you are bound to follow. You have to do this for a safe and smooth pregnancy and to ensure the health and safety of the little one that is blooming within your body. The little bud is very tender and delicate and not in a condition to look after itself, so you need to take care of its health and well being. We will focus on the do s and do not s of your early pregnancy days.

Regular medical examination

It is important that you keep track of how the fetus is growing, whether there is any complication. For this you should go for regular check ups.

Check whether there are any chances of German measles

If detected with the pathogen of German measles (Rubella) there is a possibility of miscarriage or fetal deformity.

Doses of prenatal vitamins and proteins

By the proper intake of vitamins, the pregnant mother can reduce the risk of diabetes. The RDA is 75 grams of protein for pregnant women but even 100 grams are recommended by the dieticians.

Intake of fats and fibers, along with exercise

As a pregnant mother, now you have to include fats and cholesterols which you avoid in your day to day life. You are also expected to do exercise to keep your weight under control, there are certain exercises which not only help in weight control but keep your muscles fit and strong so that you can tolerate the labor pain.

The do not s are more in number than do s when it comes to your early pregnancy days. The do not s are arranged serially below under the following headings.

Avoid alcohol and smoking

Alcohol can produce deformities in your little one. In its extreme case FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) can produce a mentally retarded baby. Cigarette smokes can result in abortion, infant death and low weight baby.

Do not take illegal drugs

Avoid taking drugs like aspirin unless and until advised by your doctor. They can result in eye defects, heart murmurs in the fetus.

Avoid eating hot dogs and caffeine

The consumption of the above increases the risk of cancer in you and your new born.

Avoid contact with ticks and reptiles

Tick bites can open you to a disease called the lyme disease. While reptiles have a pathogen called salmonella which is a virus, which can affect your early pregnancy days.

Avoid supplementing vitamin A

Never even think of substituting vitamin A in your diet, as it would increase the risk of the child getting any kind of physical deformities.

We have succinctly described some of the crucial points which you need to know as a pregnant mother during your early pregnancy days.