Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts by Trimester
Congrats, Mama! If this is your first pregnancy you may have questions, fears and concerns. There are some basic tips that need to be followed for a healthy pregnancy. What's safe to eat during pregnancy? Can I still have sex? How about changing the litter box? Let's dive in...
First Trimester Do's and Don'ts:
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Do: |
Don’t: ✘ Smoke or drink alcohol ✘ Eat foods that could harm you or your baby ✘ Change the Litter Box |
Second Trimester Do's and Don'ts:
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Do:
✓ Keep up with doctor’s appointments ✓ Moisturize your growing belly & bod ✓ Consider pregnancy & parenting classes |
Don’t:
✘ Drink too much caffeine✘ Be afraid to have sex ✘ Take medication without your doctor’s go-ahead |
Third Trimester Do's and Don'ts:
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Do:
✓ Engage in light exercise
✓ Stock up on baby supplies ✓ Familiarize yourself with signs of labor ✓ Start drinking a labor prep tea |
Don’t: ✘ Sacrifice sleep ✘ Try to lose weight ✘ Sleep on your back |
Fourth Trimester Do's and Don'ts:
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Do:
✓ Use nap time to care for yourself ✓ Nourish your body with healthy foods ✓ Consider a parent & baby group ✓ After delivery use a Postpartum Belly Firming Cream or serum |
Don’t: ✘ Stress about routines ✘ Suffer in silence if you are struggling ✘ Compare yourself to other moms |
Not sure what you may need for each trimester? Checkout our pregnancy shopping checklist below.
