What tips would you now give to a newly pregnant lady?

enola · Mar 12th, 2010, 20:18 PM

Hello ladies,

I was thinking this evening how much pregnancy has taught me, and how much entirely random information you have to wade through, especially in early pregnancy.

It got me thinking - if you could give just one tip (or several tips) knowing what you know now to a newly pregnant lady, what would they be?

It could be something simple like 'don't listen to old wives tales', or maybe a product recommendation for something that has gotten you through pregnancy.

I'm just really interested to hear your thoughts

nikkia08 · Mar 12th, 2010, 20:33 PM

I like this thread! My younger sis is expecting her first in Sep so the poor girl doesnt get a chance with me giving her tips!

If I had to choose one it would be - Dont worry about whats going to happen and just think about whats happening now..... Time passes quicker that way and its easier to enjoy the pregnancy than worry about it!

- - - For later pregnancies it would be wait and see what your given before you start buying baby clothes etc.... This is my second and ive done it again.... bought way to much and just been given a massive load of pressies

Ive no floor space in my room now its all baby stuff!!!

cb1 · Mar 13th, 2010, 02:49 AM

For me it would probably be relax, don't worry, and enjoy your pregnancy (easier said than done I know!) Looking back I've spend alot of time worry that I don't have MS, then that I do have MS, worrying about cramps, worrying about too little or too much movement etc, but in hindsight so far it's all been very straightforward.

I'd also say don't do too much research on things that can go wrong... there's a lot of information out there if you look for it, and that can cause even more worry!

And finally if you really think there is something wrong then speak to your MW / Dr / EPU / Labour Ward - that's what they're there for!

happygal · Mar 13th, 2010, 03:31 AM

deffinately relax and enjoy being pregnant. when you first find out you're pregnant 3rd tri seems so far away and i think we are all a bit guilty of wishing time away.this pregnancy has gone so fast, i wish i had taken a bit more time to really enjoy it x

lynnikins · Mar 13th, 2010, 03:43 AM

to Ask if you dont know whats happening or why something is happening and other than that Plan an activity each week that you wont be able to do with a young child and make the most of the time caus life changes heaps with kids

bump_wanted · Mar 13th, 2010, 04:24 AM

mine would be if you think youve pain now its nothing compeared to the 3rd tri...lol just kidding

again with the worrying tho i know myself i was told this and have still managed to worry for scotland...one thing tho is not everyone is exstatic the second they get the bfp sometimes it takes a while to actually sink in and thats ok and normal and doesnt make you a terrible person and doesnt mean you dont want your baby xx

Smidge · Mar 13th, 2010, 04:32 AM

mine would be don't worry so much and don't be afraid to ask even if it is just your mum you ask, but i spose that kinda comes in to the not worrying

mummypeanut · Mar 13th, 2010, 05:03 AM

Dont listen to unhelpful people wanting to tell you thier war stories, just because it was like that for them doesnt mean it will be for you.

The best thing you can do for you and your baby is only take in positive stories and read positive information. Be very careful what you put in your head because once its in there its hard to counteract it!

I reccomend INA may's guide to childbirth - fantastic book, empowering and positive stories gallore!!

enola · Mar 13th, 2010, 05:20 AM

Thank you so much for all of the lovely responses, ladies! I've posted a link to this over on the first tri thread, hope no one minds?

Shady_R · Mar 13th, 2010, 05:37 AM

I would say relax and enjoy the journey. There is no such thing as a silly question, unless you dont ask it, then its silly, if you think there is something wrong, dont wait, call your dr, mw or hospital and get advice, even if its just to put your mine at ease.

Mar 12th, 2010, 20:18 PM	#1
enola Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: High Peak Posts: 392	What tips would you now give to a newly pregnant lady? Hello ladies, I was thinking this evening how much pregnancy has taught me, and how much entirely random information you have to wade through, especially in early pregnancy. It got me thinking - if you could give just one tip (or several tips) knowing what you know now to a newly pregnant lady, what would they be? It could be something simple like 'don't listen to old wives tales', or maybe a product recommendation for something that has gotten you through pregnancy. I'm just really interested to hear your thoughts

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Mar 12th, 2010, 20:33 PM	#2
nikkia08 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 201	I like this thread! My younger sis is expecting her first in Sep so the poor girl doesnt get a chance with me giving her tips! If I had to choose one it would be - Dont worry about whats going to happen and just think about whats happening now..... Time passes quicker that way and its easier to enjoy the pregnancy than worry about it! - - - For later pregnancies it would be wait and see what your given before you start buying baby clothes etc.... This is my second and ive done it again.... bought way to much and just been given a massive load of pressies Ive no floor space in my room now its all baby stuff!!!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 02:49 AM	#3
cb1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 641	For me it would probably be relax, don't worry, and enjoy your pregnancy (easier said than done I know!) Looking back I've spend alot of time worry that I don't have MS, then that I do have MS, worrying about cramps, worrying about too little or too much movement etc, but in hindsight so far it's all been very straightforward. I'd also say don't do too much research on things that can go wrong... there's a lot of information out there if you look for it, and that can cause even more worry! And finally if you really think there is something wrong then speak to your MW / Dr / EPU / Labour Ward - that's what they're there for!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 03:31 AM	#4
happygal Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: scunthorpe north lincolnshire Posts: 7,411	deffinately relax and enjoy being pregnant. when you first find out you're pregnant 3rd tri seems so far away and i think we are all a bit guilty of wishing time away.this pregnancy has gone so fast, i wish i had taken a bit more time to really enjoy it x

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Mar 13th, 2010, 03:43 AM	#5
lynnikins Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chessington, Surrey Posts: 14,443	to Ask if you dont know whats happening or why something is happening and other than that Plan an activity each week that you wont be able to do with a young child and make the most of the time caus life changes heaps with kids

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Mar 13th, 2010, 04:24 AM	#6
bump_wanted Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,729	mine would be if you think youve pain now its nothing compeared to the 3rd tri...lol just kidding again with the worrying tho i know myself i was told this and have still managed to worry for scotland...one thing tho is not everyone is exstatic the second they get the bfp sometimes it takes a while to actually sink in and thats ok and normal and doesnt make you a terrible person and doesnt mean you dont want your baby xx

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Mar 13th, 2010, 04:32 AM	#7
Smidge Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 159	mine would be don't worry so much and don't be afraid to ask even if it is just your mum you ask, but i spose that kinda comes in to the not worrying

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Mar 13th, 2010, 05:03 AM	#8
mummypeanut Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,106	Dont listen to unhelpful people wanting to tell you thier war stories, just because it was like that for them doesnt mean it will be for you. The best thing you can do for you and your baby is only take in positive stories and read positive information. Be very careful what you put in your head because once its in there its hard to counteract it! I reccomend INA may's guide to childbirth - fantastic book, empowering and positive stories gallore!!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 05:20 AM	#9
enola Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: High Peak Posts: 392	Thank you so much for all of the lovely responses, ladies! I've posted a link to this over on the first tri thread, hope no one minds?

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Shady_R Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Torfaen Posts: 3,343	I would say relax and enjoy the journey. There is no such thing as a silly question, unless you dont ask it, then its silly, if you think there is something wrong, dont wait, call your dr, mw or hospital and get advice, even if its just to put your mine at ease.

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