1 Week Pregnant: Trying To Conceive

You aren’t yet pregnant but you are probably cranky, tired and bloated. The first week of your pregnancy is actually the week of your period, and – thanks to Mother Nature – it’s the last period you’ll have for a while. You can calculate your baby’s due date based on the date of this period and begin planning your last 40 weeks of freedom!

Your baby hasn’t been conceived yet but you can already start building her a good, safe home.

• Abstain from using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

• Speak with your doctor about existing medications and their risks during pregnancy

• Continue exercising at a moderate level at least three times per week

• Switch from a regular multivitamin to a prenatal multivitamin formulated with extra iron, folic acid and calcium for a healthy mommy and baby

• Eat a varied diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, lean meats and dairy products to give your baby the best start possible

• Relax, mama! No one likes to live with a stressed out roommate and your soon-to-be baby is no different. Rest and take care of yourself

More Pregnancy Links:

• Join our Pregnant Moms Group
• Baby Girl Names
• Baby Boy Names
  

Our pregnancy calendar is researched & written by our Pregnancy Editor, Dara Duff-Bergeron. Although she rocks, she is not a health care professional. It's just for entertainment purposes and any recommendations or information provided should not be used as a substitute for the real deal - a trained medical professional.

About the Author
Dara is a women’s fitness expert and a pre and postnatal specialist. Visit Dara at Belly Bootcamp (www.bellybootcamp.ca)

About the Author Posted by EMVA in Pregnancy Calendar on March 23, 2010 More from this author  |