Parent tip: Turning the Day Round
"I found it really tiring going to work by bus and train so my husband gave me a lift very early. He'd drop me off at 7.30 so I went swimming and had breakfast before I started work and made sure I had plenty of early nights. I felt brilliant." --
A.V. Things to consider
A balanced, healthy diet will give your baby all the nutrients your baby needs to grow. The bad news is that you may not feel like eating it. Don't worry - your
morning sickness will soon pass. In the mean time you could try taking
vitamin B6 to get some relief.
Have you chosen your caregiver yet? Find out more about
homebirth.
The surge in the hormone relaxin may mean you need to alter your diet to cope with
constipation. Try to increase your
calcium levels. Tired of milk? Try calcium-fortified orange juice or low-fat cheese.
Do you like essential oils in your bath? How to make sure they are
safe to use in pregnancy. If you're feeling very sick or tired, you won't feel much like socialising. Try to
reschedule or get plenty of rest if there are any major celebrations coming up.