Pregnant women are often worried about doing something wrong that may affect the health of their baby. Many read books, blogs, and consult other sources of information that offer advice regarding what to do and what not to do while pregnant. If you're ever in doubt, consult your doctor. But for now, the following are seven of the most common fears during pregnancy.
1.) I'll eat the wrong thing. It's important to ensure that you eat a healthy, balanced diet while pregnant, but some foods should be avoided. Raw meat, eggs, and seafood (as well as smoked seafood) should be avoided, as well as deli meat, fish high in mercury, and unpasteurized milk (and cheeses made from it) are examples.
2.) Rolling on your stomach. A lot of women are worried that they'll roll over onto their stomach at some point while sleeping. The fear is that this will harm the baby. While doctors may recommend staying off of the belly in the later stages of pregnancy, it is typically very difficult to roll over onto your stomach when you reach that point, as your belly would be large enough to make doing so difficult and uncomfortable.
3.) Varicose veins won't go away. These are not uncommon while pregnant, but most go away shortly after giving birth. They are often the result of added pressure from the growing belly.
4.) Losing the baby weight. The weight isn't going to disappear right away, so if it's been a few weeks or even a few months and you're not noticing a difference, don't worry. It takes a while for some to lose the weight and get back to their former body.
5.) Pregnancy symptoms in public. Some women experience some degree of bladder control issues, and in some cases this may occur in public. But don't worry. It's unlikely that you're going to experience more than a slight leakage; and it probably won't even show. Now, your water breaking in public is more common, and it's something you'll just have to accept is a possibility. If you feel some warning contractions, it might be a good idea to go home, or to the hospital. Again, don't worry. Most will understand and you might even get a few congratulations.
6.) Miscarriage. This is one of the more serious fears, and it's something best discussed with your doctor. As a mom, all you can do is listen to the doctor and take any precautionary steps. Learn to worry about what you can control.
7.) Will I be a good mom? Most new moms are terrified of bringing their baby home for the first time, but have confidence that all the reading and preparation that you did will pay off. You'll learn very quickly by doing.
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