Pregnancy Essentials: Everything You Need to Have and Do While Expecting

By Alexis Weathers

Congratulations! You're pregnant!

Pregnancy is exciting and scary and overwhelming all at the same time. There are so many people and books and articles and blogs that give all kinds of advice on what to do next. Even the most competent women can become intimidated by the flood of baby information out there.

We provide a simple, easy-to-read list that tells you everything you need to do and have from the moment you find out to delivery day to a couple of weeks after your newborn joins the world.

The explanations are short, simple, and to the point. You are not required to be an OB/GYN or have a PhD in psychology to understand this book. In fact, this book makes a perfect companion to other books by cutting out a lot of unnecessary fluff and giving you exactly what you need to know.

Carrying a child is one of the most wonderful journeys you will ever go on and these should be most of the basics that you will need to help you through your pregnancy and get your baby's life off to a great start.

• Language: English
• Publisher: 1-2-3 Health
• Release date: Feb 6, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393968153

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Pregnancy Essentials

Everything You Need to Have and Do While Expecting

by

Alexis Weathers

Copyright 2020 Alexis Weathers

Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................6

Medical Care.......................................................................7

Doctor.......................................................................7

Midwife......................................................................7

Prenatal and Postpartum Care.....................................................7

Weight Gain...................................................................8

Medications...................................................................8

Supplements...................................................................8

Smoking......................................................................9

Drugs and Alcohol..............................................................9

Multiple Births.................................................................9

Feeding......................................................................9

Prenatal Vitamins..................................................................10

Calcium.....................................................................10

Folate or Folic Acid............................................................10

Iron.........................................................................11

Omega-3....................................................................11

Vitamin A...................................................................11

Vitamin B6..................................................................11

Vitamin B12.................................................................11

Vitamin C...................................................................12

Vitamin D...................................................................12

Journal...........................................................................12

Written Journal...............................................................13

Blogs, Vlogs, Social Media Posts.................................................13

Camera......................................................................13

Information and Support.............................................................13

Books.......................................................................14

Apps........................................................................14

Social Media.................................................................14

Community..................................................................15

Nutrition.........................................................................15

Caffeine.....................................................................15

Fat, Salt, Sugar................................................................16

Seafood.....................................................................16

Unpasteurized Products.........................................................16

Food Hygiene................................................................16

Food Cravings................................................................17

Food Aversions...............................................................17

Hydration........................................................................17

Reusable Water Bottle..........................................................18

Nausea...........................................................................18

Motion Sickness Wristbands.....................................................18

Hard Candy..................................................................18

Ginger......................................................................19

Citrus.......................................................................19

Peppermint...................................................................19

Cold Treats..................................................................19

Dry Treats...................................................................19

Antacids.....................................................................20

Exercise..........................................................................20

Low Impact Exercises..........................................................20

Equipment...................................................................20

Dental Care.......................................................................21

Soft Toothbrush...............................................................21

Non-Abrasive Toothpaste.......................................................21

Cosmetics and Hygiene..............................................................21

Stretch Marks.................................................................22

Personal Hygiene Products......................................................22

Cosmetics....................................................................22

Environmental.....................................................................22

Cleansers....................................................................23

Housekeeping Help............................................................23

Clothing..........................................................................23

Button Extender...............................................................23

Maternity Jeans...............................................................24

Shorts.......................................................................24

T-Shirt or Tank Top............................................................24

Long-Sleeved Shirt............................................................24

Sweater or Cardigan...........................................................25

Dress or Skirt.................................................................25

Leggings or Yoga Pants.........................................................25

Compression Socks............................................................25

Anti-Chafe Shorts.............................................................26

Cotton Underwear.............................................................26

Sleepwear....................................................................26

Bras.............................................................................26

Bra Extenders................................................................27

Wire-Free Bra................................................................27

Nursing Bra..................................................................27

Shoes............................................................................27

Shoe Inserts..................................................................28

Athletic Shoes................................................................28

Slide-Ons....................................................................28

Belly Support.....................................................................29

Sleep............................................................................29

Pregnancy Pillow or Body Pillow.................................................29

Wedge Pillow................................................................29

Mattress Topper...............................................................30

Sleep Mask..................................................................30

Noise Cancelling Device........................................................30

Comfort..........................................................................30

Backpack....................................................................31

Tennis Ball or Foam Roller......................................................31

Foot Support.................................................................31

Kinesiology Tape..............................................................31

Zero Gravity Chair.............................................................31

Heating Pad..................................................................32

Lidocaine Cream..............................................................32

Epsom Salt...................................................................32

Stability Ball.................................................................32

Acupressure or Acupuncture.....................................................32

Meditation...................................................................33

Miscellaneous Health Items..........................................................33

Hemorrhoid Cream............................................................33

Stool Softener or Laxative.......................................................33

Antacids.....................................................................33

Tea.........................................................................34

General Preparation.................................................................34

Emergency Phone Numbers.....................................................34

Learning the Birthing Process....................................................34

Siblings.....................................................................35

Pets.........................................................................35

Attendees....................................................................36

Aftercare....................................................................36

Essential Items................................................................36

Hospital Bag......................................................................37

Car Seat.....................................................................37

Folder or Envelope............................................................37

ID, Insurance Card, Birth Plan...................................................37

Pen and Paper................................................................38

Credit Card and Cash...........................................................38

Medications..................................................................38

Cord Blood Collection Kit.......................................................39

Electronics...................................................................39

Activities....................................................................39

Sentimental Items.............................................................39

Call List.....................................................................40

Clothes......................................................................40

Sleepwear....................................................................40

Robe........................................................................40

Undergarments................................................................40

Footwear....................................................................41

Toiletries....................................................................41

Pillows and Towels............................................................41

Corrective Lenses.............................................................41

Snacks......................................................................42

Hair Tie.....................................................................42

Laundry Bag.................................................................42

Nursing Bra..................................................................42

Nipple Cream.................................................................42

Baby Outfit..................................................................43

Diapers......................................................................43

Formula.....................................................................43

Burp Cloths..................................................................43

Pacifier......................................................................44

Baby Supplies.....................................................................44

Pediatrician..................................................................44

Feeding.....................................................................45

Breastfeeding.................................................................45

Diapering....................................................................46

Clothing.....................................................................46

Sleeping.....................................................................47

Health and Hygiene............................................................47

Transport....................................................................48

Closing..........................................................................48

Introduction

Congratulations!

If you are reading this then you are either pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or thinking about becoming pregnant. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman who brings another life into this