I realise that there is much confusion and anxiety surrounding the lifestyle changes required to ensure a safe pregnancy.
In this article, I will share some evidence-based recommendations from the American Family Physician (AFP) journal which contain many useful and informative tables.
Do take note that these are general recommendations – you should always discuss with your doctor for any specific recommendations for yourself.
General Recommendations:
General Dietary Recommendations:
Safe and unsafe activities during pregnancy:
Useful links:
- I found a caffeine calculator online: https://foodinsight.org/caffeine-and-you/calculator.html
- CDC recommendations for pregnant travellers: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/pregnant-travelers
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References:
- American Academy of Family Physicians. (2023). Prenatal Care: An Evidence-Based Approach. American Family Physician. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0800/prenatal-care.html
- American Academy of Family Physicians. (2020). Pregnancy Myths and Practical Tips. American Family Physician. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/1001/p420.html
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