Patient Comments: Pregnancy Planning - Lifestyle Changes
Question:Please describe the changes you have made to your lifestyle with preparation for becoming pregnant.
Comment from: marilen, 19-24 Female (Patient)
Published: October 19
I have been walking during the mornings and taking my prenatal vitamins.
Comment from: Picky, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: May 23
I had to give away my pet ferret and turtles because their smell made me throw up alot. I changed the way I eat every day I eat sunflower seeds, strawberries and blueberries in yogurt, spinach salad, baked fish. If I eat anything different I get so sick especially if I eat anything that's really sweet or greasy.
Comment from: Happy26, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: May 19
I have started to take Folic Acid about a week ago. I am smoking about 2 cigarettes a day and usually smoked about 5 a day. I still need to cut back on alcohol, currently drink about 5-10 drinks a week. I am watching my weight and I am trying to eat healthier. I am also exercising about twice a week. I am 25 and turning 26 in June. My husband is 33 and we are married for 1 year and 3 months. We have been wanting a baby since we got married but I stopped taking oral contraceptives beginning in May. Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
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I haven't changed anything much. I don't drink or smoke anyway, and I either go swimming or walk my dog for my daily exercise. The only thing I have changed in preparation is I won't take any painkillers of any sort, don't drink any coffee now and am now taking folic acid. This is the first month in trying to get pregnant.