6 Week Pregnancy Nutrition.

To get the nutrition you need during your pregnancy, you must be selective in your food choices. You cannot eat whatever you want. Eating the right foods, in the correct amounts, takes planning. Eat foods high in vitamins and minerals, especially iron, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and zinc.

You also need fiber and fluids to help alleviate any constipation problems.
Below is a list of the various food groups, and amounts from each, that you need every day. Ways to get enough of each food group are discussed in the following weeks. Check out each weekly discussion for nutrition tips for you.

You Should Also Know
Your First Visit to the Doctor
Your first visit to your healthcare provider may be your longest visit. There's a lot to accomplish. If you saw your caregiver before you got pregnant, you may have already discussed some of your concerns.

Feel free to ask questions to get an idea of how this person will relate to you and your needs. This factor is important as your pregnancy progresses. During pregnancy, there should be an exchange of ideas. Consider what your doctor suggests and why. It's important to share your feelings and ideas. You also need to remember that your doctor has experience that can be valuable to you during pregnancy.

What Will Happen?
What should you expect at this first visit? First, your healthcare provider will ask for a history of your medical health. This includes general medical problems and any problems relating to your gynecological and obstetrical history. Your caregiver will ask about your periods and recent birth control methods. If you've had an abortion or a miscarriage, tell your healthcare provider. If you've been in the hospital for surgery or for some other reason, it's important information. If you have old medical records, bring them with you.

Your caregiver needs to know about any medication you take or any medication you are allergic to. Your family's medical history may also be important, such as the occurrence of diabetes or other chronic illness. Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and Pap smear. This exam determines if your uterus is the appropriate size for how far along you are in your pregnancy.

Laboratory tests may be done at this first visit or on a subsequent visit. If you have questions, ask them. If you think you may have a high-risk pregnancy, discuss it with your doctor.

In most cases, you will be asked to return every 4 weeks for the first 7 months, then every 2 weeks until the last month, then every week. If problems arise, you may be scheduled for more frequent visits.

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