Dealing with fertility problems can be exhausting. But if you feel discouraged or depressed, remember that you’re not alone. Keep sharing your feelings with your partner. Take advantage of help from your provider, family, or support groups.
Your healthcare provider may suggest some simple methods to help you get pregnant. Most focus on predicting ovulation. This is the time when sex has the best chance of success. Your healthcare provider may also advise working on other factors that can affect fertility.
ART may be needed for certain fertility problems. Or it may be used if other treatments haven’t helped. In most cases, these methods use hormone medicines along with other techniques to increase the chances of success.
Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. You are at risk of developing, or perhaps have already developed, gestational diabetes. Controlling your blood sugar can help prevent problems for you and your baby.
The benefits of not smoking will last your whole life. But changes related to the birth may set off an old urge to smoke. So use the excitement of a new baby to stay smoke-free. Make a new plan to help get through these busy months.
The first day after you quit smoking, as the nicotine leaves your body, you’re likely to notice symptoms of withdrawal. These are signs of your body recovering from smoking. For some people, withdrawal is mild. Others have a harder time. In any case, withdrawal should begin to lessen after the first few days. Use the 4 D’s listed here to beat withdrawal.
Certain conditions of pregnancy and childbirth need special care.
The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You may be asked to check your blood sugar at home 1 or more times a day.
Helpful information about taking insulin during your pregnancy. Learn how to give yourself an insulin shot, how to work with your healthcare provider to find the right dosage, and how to treat low blood sugar.
After you deliver your baby, you can start to exercise whenever you feel ready. Let your body be your guide. Most women are ready to exercise after 6 weeks, whereas some women will be ready a few days after delivery. If you’ve had a cesarean section, you may need more time. If you've had a cesarean section, ask your healthcare provider when it is safe to begin exercising again.