Common Pregnancy Questions and Answers

If you're an expectant mother, you have questions. It doesn't matter if this is your first, second or seventh (!!) pregnancies. Many of your questions and concerns can be answered by surfing the web and finding useful sights. Also, your healthcare professional is a great resource for answering questions. However, regardless of how trite and minute your concern may seem, you should never feel as if you are an inconvenience. As a mother and for the well-being of your baby you need answers, and the following is a list of common questions and their answers.

The first concern almost all mothers have is "how much weight is healthy for me to gain?" A common range is between 25 to 35 pounds. If a mother is underweight she is recommended to gain more where as an overweight mom can birth a healthy baby while gaining even less than 25 pounds. With this in mind, the most important thing for an expecting mother to do is to eat healthy meals at regular intervals. It is also just as important to drink plenty of water. The importance of the nourishment you provide your body through proper nutrition can not be stressed enough.

"What about exercise"? This too is a frequent question heard by health professionals. Life does not stop as you know it once you become aware of your impending pregnancy. If a woman was active before her pregnancy, it is considered acceptable and healthy to continue an active lifestyle. Of course, each expecting woman should check with her health professional to confirm that maintaining a level of activity is safe. If you are planning on starting a new exercise routine definitely check with your doctor in order to monitor you and your blood pressure. Never push yourself to exhaustion and keep your heart rate at a moderately raised level. Make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid places such as hot tubs where perspiration is limited.

What pregnant woman hasn't wondered about diet restrictions? If a woman is healthy to begin with, there really aren't any dietary restrictions. But, that being said, there are a few recommendations all health professionals agree upon. Avoid sushi since it can contain raw meat. Only cooked meat is recommended. Also, do not eat raw eggs and un-pasteurized cheese. Another common suggestion is to limit caffeine. Basically, if a woman is healthy before pregnancy there is no reason for her to drastically change her diet. By keeping the above considerations in mind her diet will be healthy for her and her baby.

If a woman has pregnancy questions, she is normal! Getting these questions answered is part of having a healthy pregnancy. There are many resources available for the expecting woman, which include her doctor, books and of course, the knowledge from the experienced mothers that surround her.