Approved Activity With An Uncomplicated Pregnancy:
Daily exercise of 30 minutes a day is recommended for all pregnant patients. Do not start new exercise routines. Use caution with weight lifting/aerobics.
Walking/treadmill/elliptical/bike/swimming are always great options. Yoga/Pilates specifically for pregnancy is great for stretching. Remember to stay hydrated!
Highlights/hair dye
Warm tub baths (no recreational hot tubs or water greater than 100 degrees)
Flu shots-highly recommended during pregnancy
Travel up to 36 weeks
Dental visits
Intercourse
Household chores with adequate ventilation and gloves
Painting with adequate ventilation
Food Suggestions During Your Pregnancy:
AVOID raw, smoked, uncooked or undercooked meat or fish (sushi, seared fish, raw eggs).
AVOID unpasteurized dairy products including specialty cheeses.
Wash all fruits and vegetables well.
Moderate caffeine intake is fine. You can use Splenda, Equal, and NutraSweet in limited quantities.
AVOID eating fish with high mercury levels such as grouper, marlin, shark, swordfish, halibut, and albacore tuna.
Many common fish are good to eat including calamari, king crab, flounder, hake, rock lobster, freshwater perch, salmon, scallops, shrimp, trout (freshwater), catfish, clams, crawfish, haddock, oysters (cooked), sole, tilapia, and whitefish.
