The development of your baby –
During this week you have your menstruation and your expected delivery date will be calculated from the first day of your last period. This week is going to be the first week of your forty week pregnancy even though your baby has technically not been conceived yet.
The development of your body –
During this week you still haven’t become pregnant. But this is when you should start realizing that your baby’s development and your development during the course of pregnancy will be dependent on each other. So from the moment you grow aware you should start making arrangements and preparing your body to welcome the new guest. This is the period when you need to quit consuming alcohol, smokes, drugs etc. even herbal products because you have absolutely no idea how a drug will react with the new levels of a variety of hormones in your body while you are pregnant. Moreover these substances including non prescribed medication can cause defects in the birth of your baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome, under weight babies, respiratory problems are all products of the lack of responsibility on the mother’s front.
Take drugs that have only been prescribed to you post your pregnancy. If you were taking a drug that needs to be replaced because of your recent pregnancy, make sure the change is quick. Non prescribed drugs can affect the fetus so checking with a gynecologist in this case is recommended. Start eating a diet that is well balanced and gives your body all the nutrients it needs. Folic acids need to be consumed in great capacities at this point so ensure what you eat or drink gives a good dose of folic acid. For women who are trying to get pregnant, they should take about 400 micrograms of folic acid everyday. The more folic acid your body has the lesser are the chances of neural tube defects in your fetus which is usually caused by lack of nutrition in the mother’s body. Make sure you talk to your physician and check with an expert during this phase because bits and pieces of advice really prove health for the rest of your pregnancy.
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