Im 4 months and i really dont know what things to avoid while im pregnant?

Question

Im 4 mos. i havent been to any doctors yet because of insurance problems and im not sure if there are certain things that i should be avoiding? like, cleaning products,certain foods , activities etc.. please help im just going on with my everyday life im not sure of anything.

Answer 1

Yes, you should avoid chemical cleaning products when possible... anything with toxic fumes (like paint, furniture polish, etc.) Foods... that's pretty much up to you, but you need to make healthy choices. You don't have to avoid any activity you would normally do if you weren't pregnant. Just make sure to take it easy if you start getting tired or if you feel pain. If you're having insurance problems, check with your local Dept. of Social Services to see if you qualify for any kind of financial assistance, such as medicaid, WIC or whatever else they might be able to help you with.

Answer 2

The thing NOT to avoid is a doctor, particularly now that the pregnancy is past the first trimester. Call your local hospital's social services department and ask if they can refer you to a doctor who would work out a money arrangement, so you can have prenatal care as soon as possible. If you're between insurances maybe insurance would kick in after the first few visits.

Other than that just eat a healthy diet. You may want to avoid tuna or shell fish. Protein is important. So are fruits and vegetables So are calcium and Vitamin D (milk). Avoid all drugs, including things like Tylenol or aspirin. Avoid alcohol. Pregnancy books usually advise people to continue with their usual activities but don't do anything they haven't been doing all along.

Its always healthiest to avoid inhaling too many harsh chemicals, but most cleaning things (dish detergent, laundry detergents, soap, etc.) are not harsh. The
only cleaning products someone might have
concerns about might be spray cleaners (there are natural versions of these) or floor cleaners (you could damp mop with just water, water down the floor cleaner, use a natural one, or make sure your windows are open when you use it.

Answer 3

Will Medicade help you? You NEED to be taking a prenatal vitamin for sure with folic acid. You can buy these over the counter now, or buy one with calcium and then supplement the folic acid.

Most doctors will have different recommendations, here are a few things that I have heard to avoid, personally, and also friends who were pregnant.

Avoid
Shell Fish
sushi
peanut butter
soy products
alcohol and drugs for sure
caffeine
any foods that may have a risk of bacteria being transferred to you ( meaning unprocessed or raw foods)

Make sure your dental health is good. floss and brush twice a day or after each meal.

Walk if you are able, at least 4 times a week.

do not lift heavy objects, or strain yourself.

And lastly, do you plan on keeping your baby? If so, good for you. If you are not sure, adoption is a wonderful option, and most agencies will offer you medical care if you are in an insurance bind. This is usually paid for by the adoptive parents.

In any case, if you are planning on parenting. Live your daily life, just remember you have a very fragile little package you are carrying around, use common sense.

Answer 4

Wow, you rewally need to get to a doc honey. There are free clinics, and welfare is easy to get when you are pregnant. Get help! Get to a doctor! In the meantime, lead, all types, including lead paint, is a no-no. Also, cats, especially cat feces and urine. if you do have cats, DO NOT change the litter! avoid alchohol and tobacco, as well as drugs, including prescriptions and over the counter medications, especially until you do see a dr. Go to your local free library and pick up a copy of the book what to expect when your expecting. Or, add me as a contact and I can give you more info. Good luck.

Answer 5

First, you really should try and get to planned parenthood or a free clinic. By now you should be getting blood tests and such to be sure baby does have any birth defects.

Use your discretion and common sense-- anything chemical-ly shoudl be avoided, along with most seafood/shellfish. Dont drink or smoke or use a hottub (it temporarily raises your blood pressure).

Go get a prenatal vitamin as well adn take it every day. Drink lots of water.

Answer 6

the usual things to avoid is raw fish, runny eggs, cake mix with eggs that is not cooked, alcohol, caffeine usually in the first three months you can still exercise etc.. just not at the usual fast pace at a steady gentle pace is good!! try and go to the doc soon as you need to have check ups through out and bloods done and scans ect.. just to keep well and healthy and to make sure things are ok!! for you and the baby good luck xx

Answer 7

Check out babycenter.com and visit it every day! There are so many helpful articles there for you to read, plus you can read the "comments" at the bottom of each article that are written by other parents. It's full of great information!

Answer 8

My gosh... How are you going to take care of the baby if you can't even take care of yourself??? Go to the library or bookstore and get two books-- "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and "Your Pregnancy Week by Week". If you can't manage THAT, then find an adoption agency and give that kid up, before the rest of us have to pay for it.

Answer 9

Hon look on -line at all the pregnancy web-sites...they are very helpful and informative about every aspect of pregnancy. One you can try is pregnancyweekly.com.

Answer 10

but think of it this you don't want your baby to die,and about the cleaning products you can use certain products, but not the ones that are really powerful,and the certain foods you probably don't want to eat spicy food.no activies.