Regular bowel habits can be disrupted during pregnancy. Haemorrhoids may also occur (for the first time or more often than usual). If you have constipation increasing fibre intake (increased amounts of fibre in: bran, fresh and dried fruits and vegetables) can help significantly. It is also recommended that you drink plenty of water and other fluids throughout the day. Do not use laxatives, enemas or any other medication without first consulting your doctor. To get more information, read more about constipation during pregnancy.

Today, maternity clothes are available in a wide range of prices and styles. If you wear tights, choose some special maternity tights because the usual tights that are commercially available are likely to reduce blood flow. It is also good to wear a special bra throughout pregnancy, which provides good breast support. Prefer low shoes or shoes with not very high heels, which are comfortable and have non-slip soles.

Do not do vaginal washes with special soaps while you are pregnant.

You can continue to work safely for as long as you feel fit, but avoid strenuous physical exertion.

During the first and last trimester of pregnancy you may feel very tired. It is necessary to rest and if your schedule allows it, to sleep for a few hours at noon.

Do not come into contact with insecticides, herbicides or pesticides.

ron is essential for haemoglobin, which is the protein that carries oxygen to the blood and its deficiency causes anaemia and other diseases. It is also necessary for the formation of red blood cells. When you do not have enough iron, you may feel overwhelmed. It is important to check your haematocrit and haemoglobin levels regularly. Particularly beneficial is the daily consumption of foods rich in iron such as beef, pork, chicken, eggs, lamb, fish, peanut butter, dried peas and beans, green leafy vegetables and nuts.

You need to be very careful about your oral hygiene, but at the same time you need to be very careful when brushing and flossing.

A trip does not adversely affect pregnancy. You should avoid sitting still for many hours and you should urinate as regularly as possible to empty the bladder and reduce the risk of urinary tract infection.