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what to do now.....!?

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jodieemma01 · 11/04/2015 16:32

Hi just found out I'm 4 weeks pregnant which is amazing but I don't know what to do next..........!?!? Help please. And is it normal to get sort of niggling period like pains too. Thanks in advance x

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AbbeyRoadCrossing · 11/04/2015 16:36

Take folic acid or a pregnancy multivitamin. You can either give your GP a call or in some areas fill in a form on your hospitals website and self refer if you know which hospital you want. Pains are quite normal unless they get very bad
Congratulations!

FernGullysWoollyPully · 11/04/2015 16:36

Congratulations Flowers

Be calm is the next thing to do. It is normal to have a few aches and pains, headaches, tiredness. Don't worry. It's frustrating but there's very little to do except be good to yourself.

Start by taking a folic acid supplement, sanatogen mum to be or something like that. Be mindful of what you eat and drink. The NHS website has a list of foods to avoid. Then, you will need to book in with a midwife at 8 weeks.

Sanch1 · 11/04/2015 16:37

Phone your doctor's on Monday and they'll probably just book you in with the midwife in a few weeks time. Niggly period type pains are normal. Congratulations!

jodieemma01 · 11/04/2015 17:10

Thanks for all you congratulations and Help........#first time. Lol

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Bumpingalong84 · 11/04/2015 17:20

Congratulation Flowers
I am 8weeks today and know exactly how you feel! Also found out at 4werks. I went to see my gp a few days after finding out, they referred me to midwife and haven't seen anyone since which feels odd! However have a booking in appt soon and scan date now. As PP said, take a pregnancy supplement I am taking seven seas. Avoid the foods and drinks on nhs list. And enjoy, there is ups and down, like sore boobs, nausea and light cramping which I have been told is normal, odd spotting which I have also been reassured about. And there is the ups like tracking your pregnancy on an app that lets you know size of bean and what's happening Smile I am very anxious and nervous as first pregnancy but try to enjoy every minute Smile

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