Elika Pregnant

Frequently Asked Questions During Pregnancy

Answers migrated from legacy Elika Pregnant FAQ content.

Are vitamin supplements necessary for pregnant women?

During pregnancy vitamin A,B,C and iron are very important. Before and during pregnancy, the levels should be controlled and the missing vitamins should be supplemented with food or with a vitamin group suitable for pregnancy.

Should I take folic acid before getting pregnant?

Before pregnancy, most of us have a lack of folic acid in our bodies. This situation increases even more during pregnancy. Early use of folic acid helps to prevent problems arising from nutritional and folic acid deficiency during pregnancy

How to calculate week of pregnancy?

The important thing in the pregnancy calculation process is the start day of the last menstrual period. In other words, you should consider the first day of your last menstrual period to find out how many weeks pregnant you are and the estimated date of your baby's birth.

What does ectopic pregnancy mean?

The formation of the fertilized egg not in the uterus, but around the tubes attached to the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy. Factors such as blockage in the tubes, cellular deterioration, age and smoking can cause this condition.

Who determines the gender of the baby the mother or the father?

Gender is determined by X and Y chromosomes. While expectant mothers carry only X chromosome fathers carry both X and Y chromosomes at the same time. For that reason the determining Y chromosome is inherited from the father.

When will the sex of the baby be determined?

Gender determination can be made from the 13th and 14th weeks.

When will I first feel my baby’s movements?

Although the timing varies in each pregnancy, it is usually felt between the 16th and 20th weeks

When does the nausea go away?

Nausea, which starts in the first weeks of pregnancy, is expected to pass after the 12th week but in some pregnancies this occurs after 16 th week due to hormones.

What should I do before getting pregnant?

First of all quite smoking, watch your diet, give blood at regular intervals and complete your vitamin supplements. Make sure you control your weight, start using folic acid and undergo a gynecological examination.

What is the best time to get pregnant?

The best time to get pregnant is from the 1st day of the menstrual period to the 11th to 17th day of that period.