Pregnant what should i do now

Go for a walk, or do 30 minutes of another moderate exercise , and make it a part of your daily routine now. See more about Week 9 of your pregnancy. Comfy Not Frumpy! Wash your hands frequently to avoid getting a cold or the flu. Try natural remedies for indigestion.

Go shopping for maternity clothing. Review your company's maternity leave policy. If you're hoping for a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean but your doctor isn't on board, consider jumping ship for a practitioner who will consider it. See more about Week 10 of your pregnancy.

Moisturize your belly, hips and thighs daily to prevent itchy, dry skin as it stretches. Avoid hot tubs, saunas , steam rooms, intense hot-weather workouts, super-hot baths, or anything else that could raise your body temperature above degrees. Get a first-trimester screening to help your practitioner decide what tests may be warranted. If it's recommended by your doctor, get tested for chromosomal abnormalities through a nuchal translucency NT and chorionic villus sampling CVS.

Listen to the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler at your doctor's appointment, if possible. See more about Week 11 of your pregnancy. Credit: Veer. Plan a babymoon vacation. Buy a body pillow for sleeping.

Be sure to stretch and warm up before exercise because your ligaments and joints are loosened up now. Until you give birth , avoid any exercises that require you to lie flat on your back crunches, Pilates, etc. If you're having multiples , your doctor will be able to spot the extra babies at your next ultrasound. See more about Week 12 of your pregnancy.

Begin thinking about baby names. Start sleeping on your side. Research pediatricians. Eat smaller meals more frequently to stave off heartburn. Consider borrowing previously worn maternity clothing from friends or family. See more about Week 13 of your pregnancy. Tell your family and friends your good news if you haven't already. Break the news to your boss , too. Take advantage of your energy boost by checking things off your to-do list at home and at work.

Start taking weekly pictures of your beautiful belly. See more about Week 14 of your pregnancy. Credit: Shutterstock. Sign up for a prenatal yoga class. Strengthen your abs with pelvic tilts. Talk to you partner about finding out the sex of your baby. Over 35? Schedule an amniocentesis if it's recommended. As your doctor about the quad marker screen. See more about Week 15 of your pregnancy. Zajfen nursery bassinets.

Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Zajfen. Be sure to get plenty of calcium now, from low-fat dairy foods or supplements. Tour local birth centers. Start your baby registry. Ask your mother or grandmother about their birthing experiences. See more about Week 16 of your pregnancy.

Credit: iStockphoto. Combat your forgetful "pregnancy brain" with lots of notes and reminders. Treat yourself to a prenatal massage. Sign up for a childbirth class. Start a college fund for baby-to-be by opening a account or a special savings account.

Pick up a saline spray or humidifier to alleviate congestion caused by pregnancy. See more about Week 17 of your pregnancy. Consider signing up for infant CPR , prenatal breastfeeding, or newborn-care classes.

Check your desk chair to see if a more supportive one or a footstool could help with back pain. Is it a boy or is it a girl? Find out if desired at your mid-pregnancy ultrasound. See more about Week 18 of your pregnancy.

Couple Holding Picture of Ultrasound. Scan your pix from your ultrasound and share them via e-mail and Facebook. Have a date night. Research nursery furniture. Considering a home birth? Research the pros and cons. See more about Week 19 of your pregnancy. Happy pregnant couple holding hands. Talk to your other half about how you'll handle life after baby. Make sure you have flats or sensible shoes -- not 3-inch heels -- to live in for the next four months.

Know the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia. See more about Week 20 of your pregnancy. Research the pros and cons of breastfeeding. Decide what's best for you and your baby once you have all the facts. Get organized and tackle pending projects around the house. Buy a new maternity bra -- again.

See more about Week 21 of your pregnancy. Baby Bib Cupcakes. Work with your gracious baby shower host to plan party logistics. Now that you know the sex of the baby, take a second look at baby names.

Prevent varicose veins. Avoid crossing your legs and long periods of sitting or standing, which may result in blood pooled in the legs. See more about Week 22 of your pregnancy. Pregnancy jeans. Please indicate how you like to proceed:. I am not currently subscribed to PureWow. I am already subscribed to PureWow. Please log in to your account.

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Please consider subscribing to PureWow. Sign up for PureWow to get more daily discoveries sent straight to your inbox. Thanks for Sharing! Now like us on Facebook. Want more where that came from? By Rachel Bowie Jul. Prioritize Sleep This may seem obvious but it can sometimes be hard to find time for some extra z's. Tell Your Parents or Not When you share the news is totally up to you and your partner. SHARE PIN IT Photo credit: iStock. Start with the pregnancy basics Plan ahead before you have your baby Take care of your body and baby Get answers about your pregnancy.

Start with the pregnancy basics Calculate your baby's due date. Don't bother with a pencil and paper — just use our handy due date calculator. Not only will it tell you the date you'll be looking forward to all pregnancy long, it'll give you a personalized calendar that shows when you'll hear your baby's heartbeat, find out your baby's sex, and more.

Choose a doctor or midwife. You'll be seeing a lot of your obstetrician, family physician, or midwife over the coming months, so it's important to find a good match. Once you've made your decision, help get your pregnancy off to a healthy start by scheduling your first prenatal appointment. Prenatal care providers typically schedule the visit for when you're at least 8 weeks pregnant.

Decide when to announce your pregnancy. Some women wait until after the first trimester, when the risk of miscarriage drops, while others announce it right away. Some wait to tell their co-workers or boss to avoid being treated differently at work, while others want their workplace buds to understand why they're a little green around the gills.

Also consider how you'll make the news public — in person, by phone, in writing, or by picture or video or get creative inspiration from other parents. Of course, this should be a joint decision — you don't want to opt for secrecy only to discover that your partner's already announced the news to Facebook friends. Sources BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Yes, very deliberately! Yes, we stopped trying to avoid pregnancy.