- Everyone bleeds a little bit…
Bleeding in pregnancy may happen to many women, but without a physical exam and potentially an ultrasound, you don't know where the bleeding is coming from. Therefore, by dismissing any bleeding as "normal" you are putting your pregnancy at great risk. - It's too early to be labor.
It may be too early for labor, but that doesn't mean it is not labor. If you have any signs of labor prior to 37 weeks, see your practitioner immediately. The sooner you get help, the more likely that efforts to stop labor will be effective and the more help they can provide to mature your baby's lungs should a preterm birth happen. - Try this remedy...
Taking something, even something "natural" can be very dangerous. Be sure that you know exactly what you're taking and what's in it. If you have a doubt, call your practitioner. She can help you figure out if it's safe for you and your baby. - Your morning sickness isn't that bad.
If you think it's bad, it's bad. Morning sickness, or all day sickness, can rule your life. Sometimes it's bad enough that you actually need to use medications to help ease this symptom. Other times you might be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness that may require hospitalization or IV treatments. - Restrict your salt.
The truth is, everyone needs some salt in their diet. The best advice is to use salt in moderation. Only restrict your salt intake if you are told to do so by your doctor or midwife. - Don't call your doctor (or midwife) for that...
If you think that you need to call but someone tries to talk you out of it, call. Trust your own instincts when it comes to your pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife will help you trouble shoot what's going on in relation to your prenatal history.
Sources:
Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. Gabbe, S, Niebyl, J, Simpson, JL. Fifth Edition.
Preterm Labor. March of Dimes. Accessed on 1/19/11 at http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/preterm.html
