We've already talked about (in Part 1) what do to after getting a positive pregnancy test and (in Part 2) supplies you will want to have on hand while pregnant, now we are going to talk about decisions you will have to make while pregnant.
Let's be honest, you are going to have A LOT of decisions to make. Everything from your pregnancy, to delivering your baby, and caring for your newborn. There will be decisions that need to be made along the way.
Let's start with decisions that will need to be made while your pregnant.
1. Work - Will you continue with your current job, Is it a safe environment for a pregnant lady, Will you continue working once baby is born, etc.
2. Exercise/Fitness - Will your current exercise regimen be safe for you/your baby while pregnant, etc.
3. Shots/Immunizations - Will you get any shots while pregnant, etc. (I know they recommend you get a flu shot while pregnant)
4. Sex of baby - Are you going to find out the sex of your child? Or let it be a surprise?
5. Baby names - Important to have picked out ahead of time, whether you find out the sex or not.
6. Bottle or Breast - Are you going to formula feed your baby? Or are you going to breast feed? {Stay tuned as i will be having a more in depth post on this later on.}
Decisions to be made about delivering your baby
7. Natural or Medicated - Are you going for a natural childbirth or are you wanting a medicated (epidural) childbirth?
8. Vaginal or C-Section - Most opt for vaginal, but you might want a C-Section for your own reasons. Either way it must be decided beforehand.
9. Hospital, Home or Birth Center - Where do you want to deliver your baby?
10. Induction - Are you against being induced or are you fine with it?
Decisions to be made about your newborn baby
11. Vaccinations - Are you for or against them?
12. Circumcision - Are you for or against it? (If you had a boy, obviously if you had a girl this doesn't apply to you)
That's all i can think of right now, is there anything else you would add to this list?
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