We support the World Health Organisation’s recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continued breastfeeding along with the introduction of nutritionally adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods at 6 months together with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age and beyond.

Trimester 1 questions to ask your Ob-Gyn

Bring along these questions to your first prenatal check up to ask your obstetrician/ gynaecologist about your pregnancy and prenatal health.


HEALTH & NUTRITION

  • What kinds of food should I eat? Which should I avoid?

  • What medicines can I take?

    ○ If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, you should also ask about how your pregnancy will effect your health.

  • Should I be taking vitamins or other supplements? What kind?

  • How much weight should I be gaining throughout the pregnancy?

 

PREGNANCY

  • What screenings do I need? Does the hospital offer special packages that I can take advantage of?

  • What can help with morning sickness?

  • What symptoms should I expect?

 

SAFETY

  • What qualifies as an emergency?

  • Does my line of work pose any threats to my unborn child?

  • How much housework can I do?

 

ACTIVITIES

  • Which exercises are safe for me to do?

  • Is it safe to get my hair dyed and to get massages?

  • How much can I travel?

  • How can I have sex safely?

 

OTHERS

  • When may I call/message you for questions?

 


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