Pregnancy weight gain

Ideally, you should assess your health and fitness. You may need to make some changes to your lifestyle

Before exercising, during or before pregnancy, it is advisable to eat high fibre, high carbohydrate snacks, such as an apple, dried fruit, banana or whole wheat muffin, as your metabolic functions

In a normal, uncomplicated labour and delivery, the use of medication is not always necessary. Your own resources are often enough.

Your health, and the growth and development of your baby, must be closely monitored. 

Physical environment

Your pregnancy: weeks 14-17.

By taking responsibility for your body, you can maximise your level of wellbeing and enjoy good health.

Good nutrition is of the utmost importance during your pregnancy

Each woman’s labour is unique and unpredictable. It is important therefore that you are prepared for all the possible eventualities and you keep an open mind.

Your nutritional status at the time of conception and in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy is significant for the successful outcome of the pregnancy. 

Instructor’s credentials, for example, midwife, physiotherapist.

Instructor’s specialised training in childbirth education.

There are many factors to consider before dedicating yourself to raising and budgeting a child for the next 18 years or more. 

Preparing for your prenatal appointments is important. Find out our prenatal checklist, so you can ask the right questions to your healthcare provider.

Progressive relaxation

Your pregnancy: weeks 23-27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

Protein (and the amino acids within) is the most important building blocks for all human cells. Given the rapid cell development of your baby-to-be it should be an essential part of your diet.

In most instances, the baby’s head is the presenting part that moves into your pelvis before labour begins.

Feeling healthy, stress-free and relaxed will only help the chance of you and your partner falling pregnant.

“I am pregnant – can I exercise?”

The Second Month of Pregnancy