CPM OB-GYN IS A PREMIER WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE PRACTICE.
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Before you can take care of your new baby, you need to take care of yourself and your unborn child. There’s a lot of advice out there. Much of it is common sense, but some things – like avoiding cat litter – might be news. Your first tip: As soon as you suspect you’re pregnant, see your doctor and visit Pregnancy and Childbirth at UC San Diego Health.
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Take a prenatal vitamin
Exercise regularly
Write a birth plan
Educate yourself
Change your chores (avoid harsh or toxic cleaners, heavy lifting)
Track your weight gain (normal weight gain is 25-35 pounds)
Get comfortable shoes
Eat folate-rich foods (lentils, asparagus, oranges, fortified cereals)
Eat calcium-rich foods (dairy, canned fish, soy)
Eat more fish (except those high in mercury )
Eat foods with fiber
Don’t eat soft cheeses (unpasteurized styles like Brie and feta may contain bacteria that can cause fever, miscarriage or pregnancy complications)
Eat your veggies
Eat five or six well-balanced meals each day
But don’t overeat. You only need 300-500 additional calories per day. Keep a food diary.
Limit caffeine
Drink plenty of fluids (six 8-ounce glasses of water per day)
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Don’t drink alcohol
Wear sunscreen
Fly smart (avoid air travel if possible early and late in pregnancy)
Avoid changing cat litter (to reduce risk of toxoplasmosis)
Give in to cravings – sometimes
Know when to call your doctor with concerns
Don’t smoke; avoid secondhand smoke
Get enough sleep
Wear your seatbelt
Don’t take over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies without medical consultation
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See your dentist
Take a pregnancy class
Baby sit a friend’s baby for some real-world experience
Tour birth facilities
Practice relaxation techniques daily (yoga, stretching, deep breathing, massage)
Don’t overmedicate
Exercise, but don’t overdo it
Stretch before bed to avoid leg cramps
Take a picture of yourself before the baby arrives
VAGINAL BIOPSY
Removing a sample of the tissue from the affected area of the vagina. The doctor sends the sample to the laboratory where an expert examines it.
COLPOSCOPY
The procedure to closely examine your cervix, vagina and vulva for signs of disease.
BARTHOLIN CYST/ABSCESS
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but it can be infected.
LUD REMOVAL
Getting your IUD taken out is pretty quick and simple. A health care provider gently pulls on the string, and the IUD's arms fold up and it slips out.
CERVICAL POLYP REMOVAL
Polyps are abnormal growths that can form on the cervix, which is the narrow canal that extends from the uterus into the vagina.
When I first knew that I got pregnant, I’ve panicked a little bit, to be honest. Luckily, my good friend Janine has referred me to this pregnancy center, setting me up for their medical exams and maternity courses.
M. Jhonson
Immediately upon knowing of my pregnancy, I’ve gotten incredibly nervous about all the risks and dangers that I might have been up to. Thank God I was able to cope with it after visiting this center’s group support events!
D. Carpenter
Thank you guys so much for everything! When we first came to your center, we were treated like family and that continued throughout the whole pregnancy and after. We had such a quick and smooth delivery and everything was so relaxing.
M. Jachson
Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B vitamin that can help prevent major birth defects. Take a vitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day, before and during pregnancy.
Exercise, but don’t overdo it
Keep your mind and body healthy. Physical activity can help you feel good and give you extra energy. It also makes your heart, lungs and blood vessels strong and helps you stay fit.
Healthy Weight
Gaining an appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy helps your baby grow to a healthy size. But gaining too much or too little weight may lead to serious health problems for you and your baby.
