Two strips: what to do when you're pregnant

When a woman is planning to become pregnant, she tries to provide all - read the professional literature, he attends counseling, advice from more experienced friends. And what do the girls for which two strips on the test came as a surprise? All my life I thought we are told that every girl ever become a mother, but few have a concrete plan of action in this case. However, the news of the pregnancy - an exciting event, you are overwhelmed with different emotions: panic, surprise, confusion. We consulted with experts of the Moscow clinic "K 31" and have made a simple guide that will tell you what to do in the first place, when the test was positive.

1 to make sure that it really is

Pregnancy test - the easiest way to test your fear. Remember that accuracy is about 95-99%, that is, the result is likely authentic, but it is better to do a couple. There are several types of pregnancy tests: the test strip, tablet, jet, electronic tests. The difference between them except in the ways of carrying out.

While waiting for the manifestation of strips laid minutes, try to estimate their behavior in recent weeks: if you noticed something strange. Pregnancy is not always begins with morning sickness and mood swings - maybe you felt a sudden aversion to favorite dishes, or, on the contrary, an excessively lean on a certain product.

Notice that even if the second strip on the test is hardly visible, it is still considered to be positive. Just the level of hCG - human chorionic gonadotropin, or "pregnancy hormone" - is still not high enough. You can repeat the test after 3-4 days and make sure that the strip has become brighter.

2. Remember the date of the last menstruation

have confirmed the fact of pregnancy - just remember the last menstrual period. Make it necessary for the correct setting time. Unfortunately, not all regularly mark the days in the calendar month, but now there are many user-friendly software on your smartphone to track the cycle.

In setting the term of pregnancy usually occurs confusion. This is due to the fact that there is a maternity period - it is measured from the first day of the last menstrual period and 40 weeks - and embryonic, which is counted from the date of ovulation, so it is two weeks shorter than OB.

3. Remember that took

lately

Many women learn about pregnancy, panic due to the fact that recently consumed alcohol or drugs. Sound the alarm is not necessary, it does not necessarily cause harm to the fetus. Only certain types of drugs and proven disease can be a cause for termination of pregnancy. It is important to remember all carefully and discuss with your doctor to assess the risks.

4. Go to the gynecologist

You need to see a doctor immediately - even a one-week delay in certain pathologies can be critical to prolonging the pregnancy. The first step is to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. Detailed observation of all analysis is recommended to start immediately after the delay. Within two or three weeks, you can listen to the fetal heartbeat.

It is important to find a good doctor to nine months proceeded quietly for you. Clinic "to the 31" has developed a customized program of pregnancy. For women able to watch the experienced professionals, in addition, all the tests and examinations are carried out in one place on the basis of its own diagnostic clinic under the supervision of professional staff. The "K 31" have different programs of pregnancy from the first and second trimester, the basic version and an extended version.

Learn more about pregnancy management programs

5. Make a list of doctors who have to go

At the beginning of pregnancy is necessary to comprehensively examine your body, especially if you do not remember the last time I spoke to the doctor. You'll have to go through different experts from the dentist to the endocrinologist. This will help identify risk for you and the fetus.

Get lost in the amount and timing of the procedures, delivery of analyzes and surveys are very simple, so captures all in the diary or in the notes on the smartphone. Let this be your second medical records.

In conducting clinical pregnancy programs "K 31" is a detailed list of all the necessary procedures: techniques, doctors, laboratory and instrumental diagnostics. For example, in the program "9 months" includes a visit to a therapist, dentist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, and an obstetrician-gynecologist, as well as over forty tests.

Learn about the program of pregnancy "9 months"

6. Tell the partner

As you noticed, this point is not at the beginning of the list, and for good reason. Overwhelm her man news of the pregnancy should after all be convinced in itself. False alarms are useless.

Another piece of advice - try not to expect from him any particular reaction. Everybody wants to have it, like in the movies, I rushed to you with open arms and laughed with happiness, but everyone reacts differently to surprises. It is possible that it is a scare, confuse, and he can not express their emotions. Do not make hasty conclusions - let the guy get used to the idea. You and she recently did not know what to do. If you are afraid of the possible reaction partner, you're not sure obradueshsya it, the worst thing that can be done - and continue to suffer guesses hide pregnancy. Of course, for a long time to keep it a secret will not work, so be honest - after all, it is also a concern.

7. Keep your lifestyle

Pregnancy - is not a disease. Girls reason often forget about it and start to build for themselves a crystal incubator. Yes, more attention to your body now needs, but do not forget about yourself and not make this a pleasant time in the test.

Eat what you like in moderation, of course; lead a normal life and get more positive emotions. It should limit the consumption of alcohol, avoid smoking and try to not come into contact with sick people.

In no case do not give up the sport. Childbirth - a serious exercise, and the body it is necessary to prepare. You may have to change the usual kind of employment or to reduce the load, but in general physical activity is needed. It is better to find a special instructor - he must have developed sets of exercises for each trimester.