0-5 Weeks
Have you succeeded in getting pregnant? Congratulations! The first sign that you might be pregnant is often a missed period. This is then confirmed by a positive pregnancy test. Sometimes it’s hard to believe and you might take multiple tests. This is a logical reaction, but rest assured: pregnancy tests available in stores are very reliable. At the time of your positive pregnancy test, your baby is still very tiny, only the size of a chocolate sprinkle!
Register Online or Make an Appointment
As soon as you know you’re pregnant, you can call us or register online. We always schedule the first appointment around 6 to 7 weeks of pregnancy. It’s also possible to schedule an early ultrasound. If you wish to do so, you can indicate this during the initial phone call.
Folic Acid Vitamin D
The best time to start taking folic acid and vitamin D is when you’re planning to become pregnant. The brand doesn’t matter, as all folic acid and vitamin D supplements are suitable for pregnancy. Folic acid increases the chance of a healthy pregnancy by reducing the risk of conditions such as spina bifida or skull defects. It’s best to start four weeks before conception and continue until 10 weeks after conception.
Nutrition and Lifestyle
For the proper development of your baby, it’s important to live as healthily as possible. This means quitting smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption. We also recommend eating a healthy and varied diet and getting sufficient exercise. As a supplement, you can take folic acid and vitamin D. You absolutely don’t need to eat for two yet, as there isn’t a second person in your belly!
Bleeding and Miscarriage
In the first three months of pregnancy, approximately 1 in 5 women experience bleeding. Initially, this can be due to implantation or, in the worst case, a miscarriage. Unfortunately, 1 in 10 pregnancies end in miscarriage. In most cases, this is due to a developmental issue that prevents the embryo from growing. It’s rarely a hereditary problem, so don’t worry about that. Regardless of how far along you are, a miscarriage is emotionally painful for many women. If you think you’re having a miscarriage, contact us immediately!
During a miscarriage, your body expels the embryo. This feels like a heavy menstruation. It’s a natural process, but for many women, it’s a profound event. If you experience heavy bleeding, always contact us. We can perform an ultrasound to determine the source of the bleeding and check if the embryo is still intact.
In the case of a miscarriage, we will guide you through the process to make it as gentle as possible. We’ll explain when you should call us and provide you with information about the process. If you experience bleeding after the 12th week of pregnancy, always contact us.
