Prenatal care-general informations

Prenatal Vitamins: If you are not already taking prenatal vitamins, please start now. You will need folic acid, 0.8mg daily. We recommend over the counter vitamins. We also recommend DHA supplements (omega fatty acid), 200 mg daily. Do not take fish oil.
 

Calcium:Your daily calcium intake should be 1500mg, either by diet or supplements. Do not take calcium supplements and prenatal vitamins at the same time of day.

Medications and supplements: Medications and supplements should be avoided in pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks. We will provide a list of safe medications and supplements at your first visit.
 

Diet: We recommend a healthy, balanced diet. Most pregnant women need only an additional 300 calories a day.


Avoid: Alcohol, smoking and drug use.

Eliminate caffeine: Consume no more than one cup of coffee or 12 oz of soda daily.

Exercise: Exercise is very beneficial for pregnant women. Remember you should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising, avoid overheating and stay well hydrated.
Do not use hot tubs or saunas while you are pregnant. 


Interior painting, hair coloring, perms and manicures are fine with proper ventilation.

Toxoplasmosis: Toxoplasmosis is an infection carried in cat feces, raw meat and unpasteurized milk. Because there is a risk of exposure to toxoplasmosis from cat litter, we recommend that you not clean the litter box. If your cat is strictly an indoor cat, you are probably not at risk. We also recommend you not consume raw meat or unpasteurized milk.