Absolute Beginner's Guide to Pregnancy by John Adams; Marta Justak

Author:John Adams; Marta Justak
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: &NEW, Health & Fitness, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Women's Health, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Popular works
ISBN: 9780789732163
Publisher: Que
Published: 2004-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

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ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PREGNANCY

Very little is known about hair dye and perms. They are probably OK, but most doctors would suggest not to subject yourself to chemicals during your pregnancy. So avoid the hair dye and perms if possible. Also, your hair may be a different texture during pregnancy, so it may react to chemicals differently than it normally would.

Break Out the Maternity Clothes

If you haven’t already started wearing maternity

clothes, chances are good that this trimester will

tip

see you in them. Women react differently to

Here are a few online

wearing maternity clothes. Some people love

sites that you might like

them and take a lot of pleasure in their changing

to check out while

bodies. Other women simply hate them and put

shopping for maternity

off the experience for as long as possible.

clothes: www.maternity-

You might be able to make do in the second

mall.com; www.naissancema-

trimester with loose fitting clothes that are not

ternity.com (chic, hip L.A.

specifically maternity clothes, such as pants or

stuff) www.duematernity.com;

sweats with elastic waists or dresses that are loose

www.mimimaternity.com; and

fitting and don’t have a waistline. But toward the

www.maternityclothingonline.com.

end of the second trimester, you’ll have to break

down and purchase some maternity clothes. There

are maternity shops in every major city, and most major stores (and even discount stores) will carry a maternity line. If you’re a size 10 in regular clothes, start with a size 10 in maternity clothes and work your way down or up from there.

Maternity clothes used to be dreadful looking, but now that pregnancy is considered to be hip and not something to hide, manufacturers are making cute clothes that are fashionable. Don’t go overboard on your wardrobe because you do only wear them for a limited amount of time. Buy a few staples that will get you through the next few months and make you feel good. Keep in mind that you can always sell the later at a garage sale, consignment shop, or on eBay, but you won’t get nearly what you paid for them.

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CHAPTER 10

SECOND TRIMESTER—MOTHER

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The Absolute Minimum

The second trimester is aa—your changing body, your changing emotions, and that changing baby growing inside of you. It works best if you regard this interim, middle period in the pregnancy as a time for rest, relaxation, and preparation. Accept these changes and delight in them, and the time will pass quickly.

■ During the second trimester, your body will feel as if it is growing exponen-tially and daily, as the weight gain increases, the baby gets bigger, and you notice different changes in the way you walk and feel.

■ Be prepared for emotional ups and downs. It’s normal to experience highs and lows during pregnancy. Stay calm, take deep breaths, and focus on the joy that is coming to you soon.

■ Make sure that you keep tabs on your own body so that you can help the doctor better understand your condition at all times. Note if the baby is kicking and active. If you ever suspect that anything is wrong, alert your doctor immediately.

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