Sex of the Baby

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

Take particular care of your back during and after pregnancy – protect it from strain and possible injury.

Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.

Physical environment

Pregnancy is usually diagnosed several weeks after conception. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid risk factors if you are planning to become pregnant.

Stimulating the cardiovascular system through aerobic exercise helps to maintain and improve your fitness during pregnancy.

Progressive relaxation

There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.

Are you planning to have a baby soon? Find out our preconception checklist to facilitate the conceiving process and have an healthier pregnancy.

Energy

You need extra energy:

It is important to monitor your response to your exercise programme by taking your pulse-rate before, during and after exercise.

Distractions like breathing, visualising or fixing on one point can take your mind off the pain.

The fertilised egg divides into two identical cells – then four, then eight, then 16, and then many billions, and 266 days later – your baby.

Diagnostic ultrasound
The most important scans are performed at 12 weeks and 16 weeks. These early scans often prove the most accurate in determining the date of birth.

First trimester

Your fitness is likely to decrease. Listen to your body and only do what you feel comfortable doing.

Second trimester

Breathing reflects the activity in your body and, of all the body’s involuntary unconscious physical responses, breathing is the easiest to control. 

Confirm a suspected pregnancy immediately to avoid unnecessary risks to your baby.

As your pregnancy advances, the uterus exerts an increased upward pressure on your diaphragm. As you near your due date you may find that you breathe less deeply, although more efficiently.

The Pros

• Offers immediate relief.

• Decreases tension and offers good pain relief.