Pregnant woman

When you are 18 weeks pregnant, you are in the middle of the second trimester. At this time, your friends and family will tell you how good you look and that being pregnant suits you. This is because pregnant women at this stage seem to have a glow about them. The morning sickness has passed for most women by now and they are able to enjoy being pregnant concentrating on the coming birth of the baby. You are your partner can also renew your relationship because you are not as emotional over little things as you were only a few weeks ago.

When you are 18 weeks into your pregnancy, you will have many feelings of movement in the womb. These are called quickenings at this stage and feel like bubbly movements inside your body. The baby is starting to move about and the feelings come from the movement this causes in the amniotic fluid almost like waves. It is advisable to get exercise more often to strengthen your muscles for the job they will have to do. While strenuous exercise is out of the question, you should take longer walls when the weather is suitable.

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Gone are the days when a woman was expected to resign from her job the moment she found out she was pregnant. With all the business women that fill our offices today, you won’t find a pregnancy stopping them from doing their work.

Most women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy can safely continue to work outside the home. Unless, your job is physically demanding (e.g., it requires repeated reaching and bending, climbing of ladders, poles, or stairs, heavy lifting, or a lot of standing); you might want to consider switching jobs or requesting a job modification for all or part of your pregnancy. Jobs such as these can increase your chances of miscarrying, going into labor prematurely, or your baby having a low birth weight. Even if your job doesn't present any obvious threat, you'll still need to make an effort to take care of yourself while you're on the job.
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The natural changes in body and mind of pregnant women are to be expected. A woman conceiving a child experiences hormonal imbalance which may manifest both physically and mentally. This is considered normal and understanding its underlying principle is salient specifically women experiencing these peculiar circumstances for the first time.

To shed light and generate better understanding, a careful look on some of the major influences entailing these changes are vital. When a pregnant woman experiences physical changes; these are considered given factors. Consequently, expectant mothers anticipating motherhood should be aware of the inevitable changes that they have to bear while carrying the child in their womb. Among the physical changes common among pregnant women involves the emergence of acne and stretch marks.
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Travel during pregnancy shouldn’t be problematic providing you follow the advice in this article and plan well in advance. Consider the stage of your pregnancy, any issues or problems your doctor has indicated and your own physical and emotional condition so that you ensure your baby and you remain healthy.

Ensure you don’t miss any important physician visits or tests while away by scheduling them before you go. These can include Rh immunoglobulin injections (for Rh negative blood types), ultrasounds, glucose screening tests and regular prenatal, physician visits.

So, you’ve performed the above, your doctor says you can go, you need to compile a list of phone numbers and contacts to bring with you. Using this list other travelers or health care professionals can be guided should you encounter any pregnancy related health problems.

Included in the list should be the following:

• Personal information, your medications, insurance details and blood type. List also what immunizations you have had, when your last prenatal visit occurred, your due date and any allergies you have

• Names and telephone numbers for a family emergency contact

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