- 1). Get regular prenatal medical checkups beginning in the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. See a doctor or midwife for preventive care, so that complications might be caught early. Follow medical advice if you're ordered to be on bed rest.
- 2). Use common sense to try to avoid injury while you're pregnant. Don't engage in activities that increase your chances of getting hurt, such as rollerblading or reckless driving. Be aware of your changing center of gravity. Do things such as climbing stairs or getting out of the bath tub slowly.
- 3). Follow medical advice regarding physical activity during your stage of pregnancy. Don't begin a new exercise regimen that is strenuous. Stick with walking and other low-intensity workouts if you are not already exercising regularly. Ask your doctor about continuing your workouts if you were physically active before becoming pregnant.
- 4). Take care of your body. Make sure you are getting enough rest. Follow a healthy diet, and don't smoke, use illegal drugs or consume alcohol. Only take medications that are safe for pregnant women.
- 5). Try to minimize stressful situations in your life. Keep a positive outlook and do things that you enjoy. Learn and practice relaxation techniques, like meditation and deep breathing, if you're feeling overwhelmed. High blood pressure can contribute to complications that cause bleeding.
- 6). Don't engage in intercourse after you have noticed bleeding during pregnancy. While typical intercourse doesn't create pregnancy complications, it can irritate existing problems and cause further bleeding. Speak to your doctor, and follow his or her advice about when to resume sexual relations.
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