First of all, we recommend that all women who are planning to conceive a child, regularly take folic acid supplement. Diet low in folic acid increases the risk of birth defects, child development, in particular, neural tube defects, i.e. defects of the spine and brain.  Pregnant woman should start taking folic acid at least one month before conception and continue to receive during the first three months of pregnancy. Another tip: drink more fluids, not waiting until you want to drink. In addition, you should not forget to take a sufficient quantity of minerals such as iron and calcium.

Diet during pregnancy: calorie foods

A healthy diet includes a variety of products with high content of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats. Pregnant woman is required to take 300 calories more  daily than usual. Moreover, the woman who bears twins, will have to switch to more calorie diet.

Typically, women with normal weight need to dial 12-16 kilograms during pregnancy. Thin woman will increase in weight for 13 – 19 kilograms. Even a fat  woman will have to complete a few extra kilos – a minimum of 7 – 11.

Forget about hot dogs

Of course, everyone knows that there are products that pregnant should now eat. First of all, it is alcohol, some drugs (discuss with your doctor, and gynecologist), and illegal drugs. Also, pregnant women should be excluded from the diet, some fish, such as fillet of shark, swordfish, barracudas and mackerel royal. This fish contains a large amount of mercury that can harm the child development. Mercury in large quantities may also contain canned tuna – Albacore. However, the fillet of tuna, which often can be found in stores, also contains high levels of mercury, but in small quantities, which is quite safe.

Do not drink unpasteurized milk, do not eat soft cheeses on the basis of unpasteurized milk, hot dogs, smoked meats and smoked seafood. Those women who still can not do without hot dogs and abandon smoked food, should make sure to warm up the food, because they may contain bacteria, dangerous both for the woman herself, and for the fetus.

Caffeine in reasonable quantities (for example, one – two cups of coffee) does not threaten the future health of mother and baby.

When bathing a boy it is recommended to use mild antibacterial baby soap, while simply undermine water for a girl. When you wipe a child, then your traffic should go in the direction of the stomach to the back, because otherwise you can transfer bacteria from the rectum to other areas.

If your doctor has recommended to use powder, then put it on yourself first, then on the skin of the child, not to shake powder directly over the child, because the air gets a lot of small particles of powder and talc, which can lead to breathing problems.

How should you prepare for bathing:

Infant bath: the most currently used plastic trays that are easy to wash, durable and easily transported. Tray should be used only for bathing the child, but in no case for economic purposes. It is not recommended bathing the child in the bath of zinc-plated iron. The kid can bath in a large common bath, but only after its pre-treated with detergent (soda, baby soap, powder soap on a child).

Bath Thermometer: not necessarily to use the thermometers to the precise definition of temperature. For children’s hygienic baths may be used indicating thermometers that change color when the water cools down. The water should not be very cold or hot.

Tissue wash-rag should be made of material that can be boiled. Do not use a sponge to wash the child, as it may accumulate dirt and it can not be boiled.

Use large towel of soft material for the body and small to wipe face.

Shampoo and soap: washing baby’s only need to use special detergents for children. Now sales have shampoos for washing the body and the head of the child, not containing soap, with the formula «without tears». Such funds may be used to wash every day.

Use cotton swabs and sticks to healthy ears, nose, eyes, belly button.

Prepare the cloths your baby will wear after the bath. Make sure they are warm enough.

Also prepare Baby Care Products to care for the skin.

All listed items must be kept on hand at the table.