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	Five Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy Part 1 by Patricia Newton
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Five Mistakes Women Make During Pregnancy
Part 1
by Patricia Newton

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A woman's pregnancy entitles everyone within a 10-mile radius of the large-bellied lady to give her constant, unwanted advice -- or so it seems. Truth be told, the decisions you make during pregnancy are the first ones you will make as a parent. And when it comes to pregnancy and parenting, most of us have to learn the hard way: trial and error. In order to simplify your pregnancy, try to avoid these mistakes commonly made by others.

Mistake #1: Announce your exact due date to your family and friends.

Recent statistics indicate that women have approximately a 20% chance of giving birth during their 39th or 40th weeks of pregnancy. Chances are even smaller that you will deliver on your exact due date. Labor can safely begin anywhere from two weeks before to two weeks after your due date. That's a total span of four weeks! Think more in terms of a "due month" rather than a "due date".

People usually have good intentions, but they can become quite a nuisance as D-Day nears. You might end up with seemingly everyone you've ever met calling you during the last few weeks of your pregnancy, checking to make sure you haven't had the baby and forgotten to call them with the news. By simply stating, "I'm due in April," this headache can be reduced.

Mistake #2: Worry about gaining too much or too little weight.

The amount of weight you gain is less important than the quality of the food you consume. Gaining 30 pounds on a diet consisting mainly of milkshakes and potato chips, for example, is not the same as gaining 30 pounds from fruit, vegetables and well-balanced meals.

Believing that pregnancy grants you a license to eat for two can cause you to gain a substantial amount of unnecessary weight. Lisa Zaffner, nutritionist and director of operations at Healing Quest Center in Chicago, explains, "The caloric requirement of pregnancy increases by only about 300 calories, so pregnancy is an important time to eat smart."

If you fail to take in the amount of nutrients necessary for your baby's growth, your baby will draw the much-needed vitamins and minerals from those stored in your body. According to Zaffner, "Nutrients to pay attention to are calcium, protein, iron, folic acid, fluids and sodium."

Mistake #3: Choose a medical care provider without knowing his or her views on pregnancy and birth.

Choosing your obstetrician because he's who your mom went to when she was pregnant with you is not a good reason. You have a mind of your own, and it's time to use it. What is it that you want?

If you're hoping for a relatively intervention-free birth experience, then a doctor who insists upon routine IVs, episiotomies and constant fetal monitoring had better not attend you. What about pregnancy? What prenatal tests and procedures does he or she deem essential? Most importantly, do you agree?

Written by Patricia Newton

In addition to being a homeschooling mom and freelance writer, Patricia is a doula and childbirth educator. She may be contacted through her website, Proud Pregnancies.

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Cancer is the astrology sign that deals specifically with Home, Family, Emotional Security, and Feelings. Learn more about Cancer.
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