27 weeks and scared !!!

[kelisha123456]

I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant and I know I haven’t ate the healthiest throughout my pregnancy, one because my family can’t afford it and two because I never have a taste for it. I worry that not only will my baby not be okay but I worry that I won’t be strong enough to push through delivery. I also worry that since my sister passed away 2 weeks after childbirth from a blood clot and my family has a lot of history of high blood pressure and that I also suffer from it and I have constant migraines. I just wonder if it’s too late for me to make a change now in my eating habits and exercise ( like walks) and for things to slightly get better and for me to feel slightly more assured that I’ll be okay during delivery and my son will be okay also.

I also want to mention that I’m 18 about to 19 years old

It's never too late to make healthy changes and will make a big difference! Small changes like adding more fruit and veg and walking will help you through labour and beyond

It’s not too late to make changes at all. I’m so sorry to hear about your sister, no wonder you feel anxious. I’d suggest making an appointment to speak to your midwife to talk through your worries and get some information about things like healthy eating. You and your baby will be fine but it’s okay to take all of the help and support available to you.

Your baby will be taking everything he/she needs from you

People give birth during famine, during rationing etc

Make the changes you want to now.
You’ve still got over 10 weeks of baby growing.

Fresh air and a relaxed, happy mum is also a bonus