Is This Is Your First Time Being Pregnant? Here Are Some Helpful Pointers!

Pregnancy can be intimidating, especially if you don't know what to expect. Knowledge and preparation are key! Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to help you. We've got a few helpful pointers for the woman in her first pregnancy, in this week's blog. If you are looking for an OB at the Lake of the Ozarks you can count on, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today! Visit www.CentralOzarks.org.

Is This Is Your First Time Being Pregnant? Here Are Some Helpful Pointers!

STOP CONSUMING THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.

These items include but are not limited to:

• Alcohol
• Caffeinated beverages, such as coffee or soda
• Fish with high levels of mercury, like swordfish or shark
• Undercooked meat
• Raw eggs
• Lunch meat
• Hot dogs

...it's best to get a list from your doctor of everything you shouldn't eat, but these are a few good examples that will likely be on it.

REALIZE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO GAIN WEIGHT AT THIS TIME.

According to the National Institute of Health:

"If you are underweight (BMI* less than 18.5), you should gain about 28 to 40 pounds,

normal weight (BMI of 18.5 to 24.9), you should gain about 25 to 35 pounds, overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9), you should gain about 15 to 25 pounds, and obese (BMI of 30+), you should gain about 11 to 20 pounds."

CONSIDER TAKING PRENATAL VITAMINS, BUT ASK YOUR DOCTOR FIRST.

Many healthcare providers may advise you to take a prenatal vitamin every day, but it's best to ask your doctor what you should specifically do. Every mother-to-be is different.

We Wish You The Best With Your First Pregnancy!

A new baby is such a blessing! We wish you the absolute best in your journey to motherhood! Know that we can be here for you every step of the way. Knowledge and preparation are key to enjoying pregnancy. Our OB providers know that every birth is special and are honored that you have chosen them to guide you during your pregnancy and prenatal care. Their ultimate goal is for your continued good health and the delivery of a healthy newborn. COMC providers as well as their amazing staff of nurses will work to keep you informed and answer all of your questions from pregnancy confirmation to your post-partum check-up. To learn more about our Obstetrics services, please give us a call today. We can be reached at the phone numbers listed below. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to stay up to date on our latest announcements.

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