Ok...I've just been told everything I shouldn't do.....

[Traveller]

Congratulations on your BFP!

If you are eating a healthy, balanced diet, you should not need any supplements apart from folic acid, but if (like me) your diet is not the best then they are a good idea (but also look at making sure you are feeding your growing bub some good food).

Do you exercise regularly? If so speak to a personal trainer and get a modified programme for your pregnancy. Exercise is important in pregnancy but there are things you should avoid (such as sit ups and abdominal crunches from around 12 weeks) and also aggresive exercise like boxing classes and body combat aren's great as they pump the sort of hormones you don't want your baby being exposed to.

If you don't exercise at the moment then gently is the best way to start. Walking is great, as is swimming and your local gym may have antenatal classes such as pilates or aerobics that they have tailored for ladies with a tummy lodger.

Rest when you feel like it though, you are growing a person and that is a demanding job so try not to overdo it.

[meow]

Congratulations!

If you are eating a healthy, balanced diet, you should not need any supplements apart from folic acid

Iodine is also VERY important in pregnancy and most Australian's are deficient. Taking a supplement of folate and iodine would be recommended at a minimum, however I prefer to take a pregnancy multi for the added calcium (baby will leech it from your bones if needed), iron and all the rest. If you're looking for a pregnancy multi without fish oil then be mindful that many of them skip things (Elevit doens't ahve iodine, fabfol doesn't have calcium etc.). I take Swisse Pregnancy Ultivite and flaxseed oil capcules for my omega.

[maybub]

A visit to the dentist has been recommended to me. I'm told that as baby grows if there are any weaknesses in your teeth they will come to the forefront much quicker - damn, I hate the dentist and the bill that comes with him...