Here are 10 things that every pregnant woman should know:
1. Morning sickness doesn't just happen in the morning.
2. Trust your instincts — what worked for your neighbor, friend, or sister isn't necessarily what's right for you.
3. A birth plan can help you and your partner work toward the labor and delivery experience you want.
4. Things don't always go according to plan, but being prepared for the possibilities can make the detours easier to handle.
5. Taking 400 micrograms of folic acid before and in early pregnancy can dramatically reduce your risk of having a baby with neural tube defects.
6. A due date is a suggestion, not a contractual obligation.
7. Career and family are not mutually exclusive.
8. Federal legislation provides specific protections against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
9. Alcohol and tobacco in any amount in pregnancy can have serious health repercussions for your baby.
10. Stress can be hard on the health of you and your baby; make sure you have a support system for both pregnancy and new motherhood.
I will elaborate on this in the next nine months and add my personal experience on each of these subjects.
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