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top 10 tips

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Nutrition, nutrition,
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Back care

Helping you out from weeks 14 to 27
Tips from The New Zealand Pregnancy Book.

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GO on a babymoon

2

Get those swimming
togs out!

3

Home DIY

Take the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned
holiday – it's the most comfortable time for
extended travel, by car, train or plane. Discuss
international travel plans with your LMC before
you book.

Walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, aqua aerobics
– all help prevent loss of fitness for mum, and
make you smile! Mild and moderate exercise is
best, but discuss any concerns with your LMC.
Check out our Exercise Room for more ideas.

Many New Zealanders get that nesting feeling
and so think now is the right time to make some
home improvements, decorate the nursery or
move house. Do this now! Don't leave it until
baby is due.

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Maternity wardrobe

Boy, girl or surprise?

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Are your jeans becoming too tight around the
waist? Feeling frumpy in your baggy t-shirts?
There are some great NZ maternity stores out
there and if you're on a budget, check out
TradeMe for some nearly-new options. At some
point during weeks 14–24 you'll find some of
your old wardrobe just doesn't have room for you
and baby anymore!

At about 20 weeks, your ultrasound anatomy
scan can show baby's gender, so decide if you'd
like to know the sex before you go in. Your baby's
anatomy and spinal health is checked here and
it can be a very emotional time seeing baby on
screen, so take along a partner or support person.

Heartburn
As your growing uterus pushes on your tum,
heartburn and indigestion are very common at
this stage in pregnancy. Take note of the foods
that induce heartburn and try to avoid them. Help
by eating small meals and eating earlier in the
day – and avoid going to bed after a big dinner.

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Now that the nausea has begun to improve,
it's a good time to think about the good
nutritional value of your food. Check out
our top tips on eating well for advice on a
balanced diet.

Aches? Pains? Pressures? As the ligaments of
your lower back and pelvis stretch to make
room for baby, it's important you look after
your back and posture well. Don't lift heavy
objects, get daily rest, take exercise and when
standing and sitting, avoid high heels and
maintain the normal curve of your spine – try
not to stick out that bum or tum!

Butterfly tummy
If it's your first baby, you may feel the baby
move somewhere between 18 and 22 weeks
– or as early as 16 if it is your second or third.
Some women describe it as butterflies or a
fluttering sensation –
be sure to share the
news as it is an
exciting stage
of pregnancy!

J.O.B.
Most women find that they can work at their
usual job until at least week 28 and often
continue happily until week 36. It depends
on your job however – heavy physical work,
stressful situations or environmental hazards
are all things to consider. Discuss parental
leave with your employer or check out the
official guidelines (www.dol.govt.nz/er/).

More ‘Top 10 Tips’ can be found The New Zealand
Pregnancy Book website www.nzpregnancybook.co.nz
The website includes
a searchable preview
of the book, fantastic
photos and feedback
from the NZPB
community, links to
friends and Facebook
and much more!

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book
by Sue Pullon and Cheryl Benn, 2008,
Bridget Williams Books, $54.99, is
great source of information, covering
every kind of topic for pregnant
women, along with personal stories.
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