It can be more than a little disconcerting to hear yourself described as “elderly” or “of advanced maternal age” when you only recently celebrated your 40th birthday, but, in the eyes of the obstetrical profession, that’s exactly what you are.
If you’re planning a hospital birth make sure that you are prepared for your stay – even if you’re just going to be there for one day. By the end of your pregnancy you’ll be anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new baby. You should do your best to plan ahead and have a bag ready so you don’t find yourself scrambling for supplies if and when your water breaks!
Health professionals all agree that staying fit throughout your pregnancy will have a huge impact on your pregnancy, labour/delivery and recovery. Some of the remarkable benefits of exercising during pregnancy include:
Twice the happiness or twice the nausea? Twice the joy or twice the anxiety? Expecting twins is a very different adventure than expecting only one baby.
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