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that first appointment with your gynaecologist. We have rounded up the most important facts and expert advice so you can stay healthy - emotionally and physically - during the first 12 weeks. What should I do now? Itis important to receive expert medical advice from the start. Once a home pregnancy test confirms that you are pregnant, call your gynaecologist to schedule your first appointment, and they will advise you on follow-up appointments from there. “Regular visits allow for early detection of any potential issues in your pregnancy, enabling timely interventions to safeguard both mother and baby,” says Dr Palesa Kennedy, a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Hermanus. Your gynaecologist will also be able to share any warning signs that would need urgent medical attention and educate you on whatis completely normal during your first trimester and beyond. Ifyou have not already started taking a prenatal vitamin, start now. This will help your body receive the necessary support it needs asda) ANNO Ma | arN to growa healthy baby. “Prenatal vitamins contain all the recommended daily vitamins and minerals you will need during your pregnancy, including folic acid and iron,” says Dr Kennedy. All for folic acid A prenatal supplement will contain folic acid, or B9, which is an essential nutrient that plays a critical role in the development of red blood cells and the prevention of birth defects, says Dr Kennedy. Chela-Preg Pre-Natal Multivitamin 30 Tablets She also advises pregnant women to consume foods that are richin folic acid, such as: > LEAFY GREENS: Spinach, kale, collard greens > CITRUS FRUITS: Oranges, grapefruit > LEGUMES: Beans, lentils, peas > FORTIFIED FOODS: Breakfast cereals, breads, grain-based products. PregOmega Plus 30 Day Pack “Some cooking methods can reduce the amount of folic acid in food. To get the most benefit from these folic acid-rich foods, try to eat them raw or lightly cooked where possible,” Dr Kennedy says. “Prenatal vitamins contain all the recommended daily vitamins and minerals you will need during your pregnancy, including folic acid and iron.” Vital Pregnancy+ 3-in-1 Multivit, Mineral & Omega 30s
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