Natural Pregnancy Tips

Use these natural pregnancy tips to keep you and your baby healthy and safe:

See your practitioner regularly - Consistent, quality prenatal care is extremely important in preventing complications during pregnancy.

Maintain your nutritional needs - By taking prenatal vitamins and following a good diet, you're giving your baby and yourself the best chance at staying healthy.

Wash your hands often - Hand washing is the best thing you can do to prevent illness and infection.

Don't clean up after kitty - Cat feces can contain toxoplasmosis, a toxin that can harm your baby. If there's no one else who can clean the litter, wear a safety mask while cleaning and wash hands immediately.

Avoid fish, including shell fish - High levels of mercury found in fish can harm a developing fetus.

Stay away from our reptilian friends - Reptiles can easily spread salmonella to humans. Salmonella can be found on their skin and in their feces. Pet iguanas, lizards, turtles, etc. should all be avoided.

Drink your water (spring water if possible) - It's so important to stay hydrated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Make sure you are drinking 6-8 8 oz servings of water each day.

Stay out of the hot tub - Very hot water should be avoided during pregnancy as it can harm a developing fetus. For this reason, if you develop a fever (>102 F) seek a doctor's care.

Avoid exposure to chemicals - Use natural, non toxic cleaners and stay away from any possible exposure to toxic materials.

Let go of the lattes - Caffeine during pregnancy. It dehydrates you and some studies show it can negatively affect your baby's health.

Do I need to say it... No smoking, no alcohol, and no illicit drugs. Don't take any OTC or prescription drugs without talking to your pharmacist, doctor, or midwife about its safety.

Make sure you take the time to pamper yourself. Take time each day to get in touch with your body and the changes that are happening. This is a wonderful time and one which you will always look back on as such an important period of your life. Congratulations!

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