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FAQ
Pregnancy questions, answered
Short answers to the most common pregnancy questions, all reviewed by an obstetrician-gynecologist.
Nutrition
13 questions
- How much caffeine a day is safe during pregnancy?
- How much caffeine is in each drink?
- Which fish should I avoid?
- Which foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
- Can I drink a small amount of alcohol while pregnant?
- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
- Do I need to eat for two?
- Can I drink herbal tea?
- Which cheeses can I eat?
- Can I eat cured meats like salami, chorizo and prosciutto, or raw meat dishes?
- Can I eat soft-boiled or raw eggs?
- Can I eat sushi, raw fish or mussels?
- How much water should I drink a day?
Symptoms
20 questions
- How often should I feel my baby move?
- When do kicks start?
- What can I do to ease nausea?
- Which side is best to sleep on?
- Is bleeding or spotting normal in pregnancy?
- What can I do about back pain?
- What helps with leg cramps?
- When is vomiting dangerous?
- What helps with heartburn and reflux?
- What can I do about constipation?
- Is it normal for my feet to swell?
- When is a headache dangerous?
- What are the signs of preeclampsia?
- How can I cope with insomnia and tiredness?
- When should I see a doctor or go to the emergency room right away?
- Is abdominal and groin pain normal?
- What should I do if I get hemorrhoids (piles)?
- Is it normal to pee often?
- Why does itching happen, and when does it matter?
- Which vaginal discharge is normal and which isn't?
Birth
9 questions
- How can I tell real from false contractions?
- How will I know labor has started?
- What should I do if my water breaks?
- Is vaginal birth or a cesarean better?
- When should I go to the hospital without waiting?
- What are the signs of preterm labor?
- How is my due date calculated, and what happens if I go past it?
- I've had a cesarean before. Can I have a vaginal birth?
- Does an epidural harm the baby?
Medications & supplements
11 questions
- Can I take paracetamol (acetaminophen) for a headache?
- Do iron pills cause constipation?
- Should I take iron with tea or coffee?
- When should I take folic acid, and for how long?
- When should I start iron tablets?
- Should I take a multivitamin or herbal supplements?
- Is it safe to take medicines or antibiotics during pregnancy?
- Do I need to take vitamin D?
- Can I take painkillers like ibuprofen?
- What can I take if I get a cold or the flu?
- Should I use iodized salt?
Tests & vaccines
10 questions
- Should I get the flu vaccine during pregnancy?
- When is the tetanus and whooping cough vaccine given?
- Why is the glucose tolerance test done?
- What are the double and triple tests, and when are they done?
- How many prenatal check-ups should I have?
- When is the detailed (anomaly) scan done?
- When can the baby's heartbeat be heard?
- When can I find out the baby's sex?
- What is NIPT (the blood test that looks at the baby's DNA)?
- What is Rh incompatibility?
Daily life
12 questions
- Can I exercise while pregnant?
- Can smoking and secondhand smoke harm my baby?
- Can I travel by plane?
- Is sex safe during pregnancy?
- Can I use a sauna, steam room, hot spring or hot tub?
- Can I have dental treatment?
- Can I swim in a pool or the sea?
- Can I dye my hair?
- How should I wear my seat belt?
- I have a cat. Is there a risk of toxoplasmosis?
- Can I have an X-ray, CT scan or MRI?
- Can I fast while pregnant?
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