You should eat foods rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, and other minerals. Eating healthy will help ease some of the stresses that pregnancy can put on your body. It will make you gain unnecessary weight and will cause your baby to have a low birthweight. Bladder problems Throughout pregnancy Empty bladder as completely as you can when you use the bathroom, drink plenty of liquids to keep kidneys functioning well. Call doctor if urinating causes burning or stinging.
Late pregnancy Continue regular activities.
If contractions are uncomfortable, make a conscious effort to relax. If they get more severe or persistent, call the doctor. Breast leakage the 5th month and on Tuck a gauze pad into each bra cup to absorb fluid. If fluid becomes crusty on nipples, wash with plain warm water. Throughout pregnancy Wear a bra that gives firm support.