What to prepare for before pregnancy?

Today, we are going to face a simple question: what preparations should we make before pregnancy? This question is very simple. It is very simple for experienced female friends, but it is very complicated and confusing for young and inexperienced pregnant women. If you do not prepare before pregnancy, it may cause serious consequences. So what should you prepare before pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

The mood changes that occur during the ninth month of pregnancy are:

Uneasy: The closer to the due date, the more uneasy you feel. Some mothers start to have labor pains even though it is still early for the due date, while some mothers feel that the baby is still not ready to come out even after a long time of the due date. The mood of waiting for delivery and the fact that the delivery time is slower than expected will make mothers feel more or less uneasy.

Nervousness and excitement: It is inevitable for mothers who are giving birth for the first time to feel nervous because they have no experience, especially because they don’t know how painful childbirth will be. If there are experienced relatives or friends around, they will become a great support for the new mother. Plus, she is about to meet her newborn baby, and her excitement is clearly written on her face.

Physiological changes

The baby is about to be born, so you must be careful about everything this month. If you can rest at home, it is best to reduce the chances of going out. I had a caesarean section ten days before my due date. I remember that before that, the baby was like a big ball and I felt very uncomfortable because it was pressing on my stomach. But before delivery, I felt that he was about to come out and the pressure on my abdomen was reduced a lot.

If the mother is having a natural birth, I suggest that she keep in touch with her family a few days before the due date. It is best to have someone accompany her. Once you feel contractions, water breaking, or bleeding, you should go to the hospital immediately because it is time to prepare for delivery!

Physiological changes will occur from the ninth month of pregnancy to before delivery. During this period, the baby's development is complete. For the mother, the position of the uterus will rise above the navel during the ninth month of pregnancy, and the chest and abdomen will feel full of pressure and discomfort. Until the delivery is approaching, the baby will have a feeling that it is about to come out and probably descend to the position of the pelvis, so the pressure on the chest and abdomen will be reduced. In the days leading up to delivery, you should pay special attention to changes in your body. If you experience contractions, bleeding, or water breaking, seek medical attention immediately.

Prepare for production

As early as seven months of pregnancy, you can start preparing everything you will need after giving birth. In fact, as long as the birth is in a hospital of a certain size, the hospital will provide some maternity products, such as maternity pads, pajamas, cleaning devices, paper pants, etc., as well as clothes, diapers and milk powder for babies, but it is best to confirm in advance.

Things to prepare

Daily necessities: toiletries, a change of clothes with a front button, a comb, lotion, slippers, a thermos cup and warm clothes.

Relevant documents: health insurance card, ID card and mother’s handbook.

Baby supplies: Although the hospital has supplies, a set of baby clothes and a large swaddle are required when you are discharged from the hospital. When preparing your baby's full set of clothes, don't forget a windproof cape and a warm hat if it's winter.

Other considerations

Babies have delicate skin, so it is best to choose pure cotton clothing.

You can prepare sheets, blankets and small quilts for the crib, and you can use a towel blanket in summer. The bed should not be too soft to avoid suffocation.

If you are not breastfeeding, you will need to buy at least seven bottles based on the number of times your baby is fed every day, and you will also need to prepare sterilizing equipment.

In addition to baby lotion and powder, you should also prepare ointment for preventing and treating diaper rash.

The above are some of the preparations before pregnancy. All pregnant friends must pay attention to them. I believe that following the above preparations will always be beneficial. These preparations are not only good for the mother, but also very beneficial for the baby. When the baby is born, there will be no simple problem of not having clothes to wear, so these preparations must be taken.