- as soon as you think you are pregnant. They
will test your pee. If you think you have
an STD (sexually transmitted disease),
HIV or AIDS, you need to tell the nurse
or doctor. Make sure you get tested for
these. You must learn how to help the baby
not to get the STD's from you.
- every month for the first 7 months, about every 2 weeks for the
8th month, and once a week in the last month. Your doctor
will tell you if you should come more often. You will be
weighed. Record your weight on page 15. Ask questions
about your health.
- before using any medicines - headache pills, cough syrup,
skin creams, allergy medicine, smoking patches, etc.
- if it hurts when you pee.
- if your hands or feet are swollen (puffy, fat).
- if your sight is blurry (not clear) or you feel dizzy.
- if blood or water is coming out of your vagina.
- if you have cramps (little pains in your belly).
- if you can't eat any food or drink any water because you are
throwing up. You may get dehydrated (no water in your
body). This is dangerous for you and baby.
- if you are feeling very down (sad) for more than 2 weeks.
- if you haven't felt your baby move in 24 hours after your 2nd
trimester (month 6).
Ask the doctor to explain hard words to you. Tell
your doctor if you don't understand.