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The Most Important Questions To Ask During Each Trimester Of Pregnancy

Getting your questions answered promotes calmness during pregnancy



Introduction


Hello Mama! How is everything going with you and your little star? I hope all is well. I want to say congratulations on your pregnancy no matter where you are on the journey. Here I have prepared a list of important questions you can ask your care provider.


Getting your questions answered helps to relieve your anxiety and fears about anything that matters to you? In some instances it could cause your blood pressure to go up because of worry.For example, If you are going to have your baby in a hospital, you need to know the hospital policies for when you are creating your birth plan.


It does not make sense creating a birth plan and you don't know the hospital policies. So in order to write a plan that will benefit you, you need to ask questions concerning this. Let's go Mama:


Table of contents


1.First trimester:The most important questions to ask during prenatal appointments.

2.Second trimester:The most important questions to ask during prenatal appointments

3.First trimester:The most important questions to ask during prenatal appointments

4.Conclusion

5.Meditation of the day


First trimester:The most important questions to ask during prenatal appointments


Mama you most likely have a number of inquiries now that you are expecting. Pregnancy week 6 to week 8 is typically when you get your first prenatal appointment, making this the ideal time to get things resolved. And if you skip one, don't panic; you'll still get a prenatal appointment every month until week 28.


To help you start your list, consider the following questions:

  • How much weight should I gain?
  • Are my prescription medications safe for pregnancy?
  • Am I at risk for any complications or conditions?
  • Which over-the-counter medications are safe?
  • Which prenatal vitamin do you recommend?
  • Which prenatal screenings do I need?
  • Is it safe to exercise?
  • What can I do, what should I avoid?
  • Can I have sex?
  • What should I eat and drink? What should I avoid?
  • Which symptoms are normal, which aren’t? When should I call you?
  • How can I relieve my pregnancy symptoms (fatigue, morning sickness)?
  • Can I call you if I have any questions or concerns?
  • Who will deliver my baby?
  • What are my delivery options?
  • How do I allow God to be my shield and guide during this pregnancy stage?


Second trimester: Questions to ask during prenatal appointments 


The second trimester is when things actually kick start! If you haven't already, you're revealing your pregnancy, and your unborn child will start to develop significantly. Despite the changes of the second trimester, you probably have a lot of questions even while you're feeling fantastic.


You're likely to have more questions for your doctor now that your body is altering even more. Here are some excellent questions to bring up during your prenatal sessions in the second trimester:


  • How is my child’s development? 
  • What tests should I get done this trimester? 
  • What is my projected delivery date?
  • How much weight should I be gaining? 
  • What symptoms are normal? What symptoms are abnormal?
  • What complications can arise this trimester? 
  • What kind of exercising can I do? 
  • Is sex still safe? 
  • When will I feel my baby move and kick? When will my partner feel it?
  • Is spotting normal in the second trimester? 
  • Can I color my hair during the second trimester?
  • What should I be eating, and shouldn’t I be eating more? 
  • What types of pain management will I have access to during labor?
  • When should I start sleeping on my side? 
  • Are my prescription medications safe to continue taking? 
  • How do I allow God to be my shield and guide during this pregnancy stage?



Third trimester: Questions to ask during prenatal appointments


You’re getting oh-so-close to baby’s grand entrance! During your last 12 weeks of pregnancy, you and your little one will continue to experience new changes each week. We’re sure 1,001 questions are on your mind, and hopefully, at this point in your pregnancy, you feel comfortable enough to ask your OBGYN, midwife or healthcare provider.


Here’s a list of questions you may already be thinking about and some that are great to ask throughout your third trimester prenatal appointments: 


  • Will you be there during my whole labor?
  • What happens if my water breaks in the middle of the night?
  • Will there be a nurse with me throughout my whole labor?
  • What support is available if I want to breastfeed?
  • What’s the difference between “baby blues” and post-partum depression (PPD?)
  • Every time I feel the baby move, it hurts. Is this normal?
  • Can we talk about my birth plan?
  • How likely is it that I’ll need a C-section?
  • How can I tell if I’m going into labor vs. false labor?
  • Is it normal that my hands and feet are swollen?
  • How do I allow God to be my shield and guide during this pregnancy stage?


Conclusion


We have come to the end of this article "The Most Important Questions To Ask During Each Trimester Of Pregnancy". I sure hope that you understand why it is important to ask the right questions. Mama I want to encourage you to ask, ask, and ask again because it truly relieves anxiety and fears that could haunt you during the different phases of pregnancy. Know mama that you are not alone on this journey. God is with you. Be at peace Mama and trust Him to carry you even after the journey. Thank you for stopping by today. Please share and do come back to see what I have for you.


Meditation :


"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 4:6-7, NIV


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