Motherhood is for life and goes far beyond pregnancy. It is an unconditional dedication in all circumstances, an abdication of many things, it is having the willpower and determination to care for those we want to bring to this world. It starts, therefore, with the desire to be a mother (and father) . To minimize the risk of complications in this first phase, the woman (the couple) should seek for a preconception assessment with a physician specialized in obstetrics. Being everything clinical right and after starting any supplementation that is indicated, you can start trying to get pregnant, naturally and relaxed, without stress. The long-awaited positive test will end up appearing ... The test was positive! Now one of the most extraordinary and ambivalent experiences of your life will begin. If, on one hand, it is an immense happiness to be pregnant, to be able to generate a new baby in your womb, to feel the first fetal movement (and all the others that will follow), on the other hand it is a frustration to always be sick and vomiting, to see that the belly and the breast do not stop growing, that you are more and more swollen and tired and that the nights are no longer slept as they were ... Idealize and fantasize about it but keep your feet on the ground. There are peaceful pregnancies, but there are also more complicated pregnancies that need more support and attention. In order for everything to work out for the best, keep a regular follow up with your obstetrician , who will support and guide you during this period, with the schedule of the adequate lab tests and ultrasound screenings, according to the evolution of the pregnancy. In the final stage of pregnancy, the anxiety increases, and the expectation is high, wondering how will be the delivery and the newborn, with whom he will look like, will everything go well? The birth of a child is a unique moment and, as such, must be remembered for the best reasons. So, look for a maternity with differentiated professionals that give you confidence and offer you security, comfort, and well-being, making this moment a memorable one. Not everything is easy, there will certainly be some mishaps, but in the end it will be worth it. Author: Pedro Oliveira Meet the Obstetrics-Gynecology team from Hospital da Luz network. Learn more about the Maternities from Hospital da Luz network . The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
