Cut the bad stuff.<\/strong> After finding out you\u2019re pregnant, immediately consider what needs to be cut out. Cut back on caffeine to 200mg or less a day, kick the smoking habit and wave goodbye to wine with dinner for the next nine months. It will give your little one the best shot.<\/p>\n Watch the cosmetics<\/strong>.<\/i> Now is the best time to start kicking those dangerous chemical products to the curb. Many skincare and cosmetic products are filled with ingredients that can be harmful to you and that growing little one. <\/p>\n Take the <\/b>prenatal vitamins<\/span>.<\/b> Hopefully you\u2019ve been taking them since trying to conceive, but if not, now\u2019s a good time to start. Grab a good prenatal from your local pharmacy and make it a habit to take each day. They\u2019re filled with the vitamins and supplements baby needs to grow.<\/p>\n The other thing you can do is work hard to adjust your outlook on things. We know, easier said than done. But here are a few things to try.<\/p>\n Stay off WebMD.<\/strong> Seriously, we can\u2019t stress this enough. Steer clear of WebMD and all of those forums until you\u2019ve had your scan and feel more comfortable. Both can be wonderful resources, but can also convince you that every pang and twinge spells the worst news. Stick to sources like the American Pregnancy Association or BabyCenter, with the vetted facts and resources.<\/p>\n Talk to your partner.<\/strong> You may or may not have shared this news with everyone yet, so pick the closest person who does <\/i>know and have a long talk. If you have to cry or let your craziest fears loose, do it. You\u2019ll feel much better having it out on the table, and your partner will be able to reassure you that everything is almost certainly okay.<\/p>\n Remember that it\u2019s totally normal.<\/strong> Almost every woman who just found out she\u2019s pregnant feels the same way. It means you\u2019re ready to be a mom and take care of this sweet baby that\u2019s just come to be \u2014 embrace your new protective instincts, and feel better knowing this is something everyone experiences.<\/p>\n And if nothing else is making you feel better, talk to your doctor, who can let you know of any risks, what your chances are and may even be able to offer you a sooner scan. Your healthcare provider will always<\/i> have the best information for you in times like this. But remember to embrace the experience every chance you get \u2014 you\u2019re going to be a mom!<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the other 1,000,000+ expecting mamas who love Bump Boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThink Happy Thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n
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