Things to Do When You Find Out You Are Pregnant

Remember that feeling. That feeling of thinking your pregnant, but really not knowing. You run as fast as you can either to the doctor, or straight to the drug store and pick up a pregnancy test. Then when you finally get the results it sinks in, and you realize the things you have to do to plan for the new arrival. Well the first thing to remember is that you have seven or eight months to do this. There is no rushing needed. Just sit back and relax the first couple of months. You will have plenty of time to run around and by baby stuff..You will even have more time if you take some advice from someone who has done this six times, soon to be seven.

Ready. All righty then..

The first and the most important thing to do is to get yourself a doctor. If you do not have insurance, and you would be surprised at how many people do not. Go to your local clinic and they will be glad to guide you through your pregnancy. There is no excuse not to go to the doctor during your pregnancy. There are plenty of resources out there now a days, so excuses just don't cut it.

The next most important thing, and you have to do this. If you are a drinker, smoker, or a drug user, STOP IMMEDIATELY. And let me tell you something. I do not want to hear the excuse that you can't. You can, and you need to. It is that simple. I myself have been a smoker for 15 years, but every time I was pregnant. I quit as soon as I knew, as hard as it may be to do this, I still did it. After all, you are taking your child's health in your hands. And it is not the right choice if you choose to keep doing any of those things mentioned. Please just stop doing it. It is so much healthier for you and your unborn child.