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writes:Hi all! This is actually a question about pregnancy, i was hoping some mums could give me some advice :) I just found out im pregnant, i think between 1-3 weeks.. Last time i feel pregnant i miscarried. My hubby and i got married not too long after said miscarriage (marriage was planned, falling pregnant at that time wasn't really but we were still excited about it) This time, i've been off the pill about 2months, and we weren't full on trying but were hoping it would happen.. Now my questions are more to do with what i should and shouldn't do at this stage. I dont smoke, and i wont be drinking, but are there other foods i should avoid? And is there anything good i should have? Already taking a pregnancy supplement.. I just want to give this the best possible chance, and at the moment there's no point going to the doc as they'll just give me a blood test to confirm. I'm gonna give it a month before i go docs.. Last pregnancy i was very early when i miscarried and i had already been to the docs, so i kinda want to hold off until im a bit further in (fingers crossed) Plus i've found advice from those who've been through it is usually more detailed and helpful then what i can ask my docs (due to the time restrictions that appointments have) So any tips and advice would be greatly welcomed =)
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reader, angelDlite  +, writes (23 January 2011):
 anything with ginger in it. anything dry, like biscuits if you can manage them. i had morning sickness really bad, it lasted ALL DAY. all i could manage to eat was dry bread and nutrition drinks (complan) that you mix with milk, and i even used to vomit these back up a lot of the time. the morning sickness lasted for the first twelve weeks and then i was ok
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reader, smiliek +, writes (23 January 2011):
smiliek is verified as being by the original poster of the question Also, any tips to help morning sickness?? Nausea really bad :/
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reader, smiliek +, writes (22 January 2011):
smiliek is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the help all... It was over a year ago that I miscarried, and here in Aus, doctors dont worry about miscarriages unless you've had 3 or more in a row. They dont class one as high risk... And from my understanding, in 1st trimester miscarriages there is nothing they can do. The pregnancy test said I was 3+ wks from conception, so 5+ the way docs do it. I'll go see mine in the next few wks.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (22 January 2011):
 It is instead very important that you see an OB/GYN at a beginning of a new pregnancy , -particularly since you have recently miscarried!
The doctor may decide to perform additional tests beside the routine ones, and can answer all your doubts and questions about food, exercise,supplements,etc. Just ask - it's his job to reply. Time restrictions, my foot : you are supposed to get out of his study reassured and informed about anything you need to know , and if he is really having a terribly hectic day, he'll give you a number and a time to contact him by phone.
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reader, dmartin89 +, writes (22 January 2011):
 Kirra07 you are not correct.
There are specific foods which should he avoided at all costs.
OP please look at this page, it will tell you all the food advice you need.
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/917.aspx?CategoryID=54&SubCategoryID=130
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reader, dmartin89 +, writes (22 January 2011):
Hi, as a Doula I could give you lots of info on early pregnancy and your diet but really the best thing you can do is go see your doc.
Keep taking the supplements, drink plenty of water and eat as you would normally and avoid oily fish and any shellfish and make sure all meat and eggs are well cooked.
Also, just to let you know 1 in 10 pregnancies end in miscarriage before 12 weeks, it is very common, although it may not sound nice, it is the bodies way of natural selection.
Fingers crossed for you :-)
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reader, angelDlite +, writes (22 January 2011):
hi
no, whatever you do, don't delay going to the doctor! get there as soon as you can. i don't know what happens in your country, but in mine any lady who has had a previous miscarriage is treated as more 'high risk' in subsequent pregnancies. which means they get referred to an 'early pregnancy unit' to get midwife care and an earlier ultrasound scan than they would normally get.
so go to your doctor without delay so they can make a start on getting this organised for you. they will also be able to give you lots of information on supplements you should be taking, or not taking, foods to benefit you or avoid and how to generally look after yourself.
congratulations and best of luck :)
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reader, kirra07  +, writes (21 January 2011):
Well, you already seem like you're doing a lot of the right things: no drinking, no smoking, and taking a supplement. Other than that, try to eat a balanced diet. Not necessarily any specific foods you should avoid (your body will you if you should avoid certain things based on if they make you sick and nauseous).
Also, just be careful about any medications you take, including over the counter stuff, and herbal things. The first trimester of pregnancy is the most susceptible time for the fetus to be affected. There should be government sites to do with food and drug control that should tell you what is safe and what is not safe during pregnancy.
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