{"id":53919,"date":"2025-07-09T06:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mamanatural.com\/?p=53919"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:11:33","slug":"im-pregnant-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mamanatural.com\/im-pregnant-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m Pregnant&#8230; Now What? 13 Things to Do Immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type='text\/javascript' async='true' src='https:\/\/app.ontraport.com\/js\/ontraport\/opt_assets\/drivers\/opf.js' data-opf-uid='p2c30398f147' data-opf-params='borderColor=#000000&#038;borderSize=0px&#038;filloutRestrictions=true&#038;formHeight=744&#038;formWidth=100%&#038;maxTriggers=2&#038;onExitIntent=true&#038;onVisitDuration=20&#038;popPosition=mc&#038;timeframe=1&#038;instance=1168768446'><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There it is. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/positive-pregnancy-test\/\">positive pregnancy test<\/a> you\u2019ve been waiting what feels like an eternity (i.e. 5 minutes) for. <strong>You\u2019re pregnant!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What should you do first? Go tell your husband. Wait, no. Maybe your doctor? <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/midwife-interview-questions\/\">Find a midwife?<\/a> Order a <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/best-pregnancy-books\/\">pregnancy book<\/a>? Your head is swirling and twirling with thoughts and to-do\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>If the first thing you did was Google \u201cI&#8217;m pregnant&#8230; now what?!,\u201d we have some answers for you right here.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here&#8217;s a helpful &#8220;to do&#8221; list for you:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Revel in it<\/h2>\n<p>Go ahead. Jump up and down and run around the house screaming at the top of your lungs, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/am-i-pregnant-quiz\/\">I\u2019m PREGNANT<\/a>!!!\u201d Do your happy dance.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it happened quickly, or you\u2019ve been trying for years, it is <strong>truly a blissful moment when you realize you\u2019ve got a little miracle growing inside of you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the near future, you\u2019ll settle into the fact you&#8217;re with child. <strong>For now, it&#8217;s time to just feel joy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2. Find a fun way to tell your husband or partner<\/h2>\n<p>Sure, you could go the old-fashioned way, and tell them the moment you find out. Or you could get Pinterest-y and surprise the heck out of them. Here are a few ideas to get your mind going, but the more personal, the better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Put a bun in the oven<\/strong>. Add a toothpick flag on top that says the baby\u2019s due date. Ask your partner to take dinner out of the oven so he catches it first-hand.<\/li>\n<li>Make a sign ahead of time that says, \u201cI\u2019m pregnant!\u201d and plan a trip to the mall or a fair where you\u2019ll know there will be <strong>a photo booth<\/strong>. Hold up the sign on the first take, then enjoy his reaction in the remaining pictures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cHide\u201d the pregnancy test<\/strong> some place that you know he\u2019ll find it. In his sock drawer, wrapped up with the TV remote, in the door of the fridge next to the beer.<\/li>\n<li>Let the <strong>T-shirt do the talking<\/strong>. Get him a t-shirt that announces the news like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Im-Gonna-Be-Daddy-Shirt\/dp\/B07D9P9STB\" rel=\"nofollow\">this one<\/a> or have your kid announce that they are going to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leveled-Big-Brother-Pregnancy-Announcement\/dp\/B07G9MMV52\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537651414&amp;sr=8-39&amp;keywords=pregnancy+announcement+tshirt&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mamanatural-20&amp;linkId=3eb051029363446dfe796ff4b0ef0a4c&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow\">big brother<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/going-SISTER-2019-Pregnancy-Announcement\/dp\/B07DPH6V38\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537651591&amp;sr=8-17&amp;keywords=big+sister+announcement+tshirt&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mamanatural-20&amp;linkId=606bd5823a2b57b879187b3f5c9cd482&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow\">sister<\/a>\u2014that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CafePress-Brother-Announcement-T-Shirt-Clothing\/dp\/B00OVBPI38\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537651632&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=big+brother+announcement+tshirt+pet&amp;dpID=41L5591yy3L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mamanatural-20&amp;linkId=6079336e42334f39134ff2801218fd1e&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow\">fur kids<\/a> too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Change your diet<\/h2>\n<p>If there was ever a time to take your health seriously, it\u2019s when you\u2019re growing a baby inside of you. No matter your starting point (daily McDonald\u2019s trips and soda to leafy greens and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=The%20Nourished%20Kitchen%3A%20Farm-to-Table%20Recipes%20for%20the%20Traditional%20Foods%20Lifestyle%20Featuring%20Bone%20Broths%2C%20Fermented%20Vegetables%2C%20Grass-Fed%20Meats%2C%20Wholesome%20Fats%2C%20Raw%20Dairy%2C%20and%20Kombuchas%20By%20Jennifer%20McGruther&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=mn-astore-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;linkId=7OI5GYPFYGULUA6Z\">bone broth)<\/a>, making sound nutrition decisions during pregnancy isn&#8217;t easy.<\/p>\n<p>You have the cards stacked up against you\u2014your heightened sense of smell, your aversion to greens and meat, <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/when-does-morning-sickness-start\/\">your morning sickness<\/a> that lasts way beyond the morning.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready and willing to change your diet though, try not to get too caught up in the details. There\u2019s a lot of conflicting advice out there. <strong>What\u2019s most important is that you eat <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-diet\/\">a wide variety of nutrient-dense, real foods<\/a> to make sure you\u2019re giving your baby everything it needs.<\/strong> Try to incorporate as many colors of the rainbow into your plate as possible so you and baby benefit from all Nature offers.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m also a proponent of getting ample\u00a0protein per the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com\/\">Brewer\u2019s Diet<\/a>. For me, it made all the difference in my <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/swollen-feet-during-pregnancy\/\">feet swelling<\/a> from my first pregnancy when compared with my second and third.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Start a prenatal<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve been following a nutrient-rich, <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/fertility-diet\/\">fertility diet<\/a> full of avocado, liver, <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/save-money-real-food-meat\/\">grass-fed meat<\/a>, and cod liver oil, you should still take a prenatal supplement to make sure all your bases are covered.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Unfortunately, our depleted soils and industrialized food system keep us from getting everything we need from food alone.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Of course, many of your typical drugstore prenatals have also been industrialized. They may contain all of the nutrients, but these nutrients are created in a laboratory with vitamin isolates separated from the natural co-factors that help your body properly absorb the vitamin.<\/p>\n<p>Thank goodness, then, for natural vitamins, which have actually been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11090291\">shown to be superior<\/a> to synthetic ones. <strong>Here is an in-depth breakdown of natural <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/best-prenatal-vitamins\/\">prenatal vitamin options<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>5. Swap out your products<\/h2>\n<p>When we think processed, unnatural, and toxic, food usually comes to mind. <strong>But the products you use on and around yourself can affect you (and your baby) just as much<\/strong>. (Read more about this <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/chemicals-in-cosmetics\/\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/good-bad-ugly-beauty\/\">here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start in your medicine cabinet<\/strong> with your <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/what-everyone-should-know-about-toothpaste\/\">toothpaste<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/why-i-dont-use-soap\/\">soap<\/a>, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant. Here are a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/how-to-detoxify-your-medicine-cabinet\/\">suggestions for natural alternatives<\/a>, and what to look for in your products going forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Then make your way to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/ecom\/gb.php?ii=1270852&amp;amp;c=ib&amp;amp;aff=207834&amp;amp;cl=165393\">cleaning and laundry products<\/a>.<\/strong> There are a few good products out there, but sometimes the best solution is whole foods like salt, lemons, vinegar, and baking soda.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>ditch the scented candles<\/strong>, perfume, &#8220;fresh scent&#8221; fabric softener and Glade Plug Ins. These are toxic and not good for you or baby. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamavation.com\/featured\/toxic-perfume-chemicals.html\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>6. Download a pregnancy app or sign up for Mama Natural week-by-week<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more exciting than following the growth of your baby every single week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-week-by-week\/5-weeks-pregnant\/\">Week 5<\/a>: Your baby\u2019s heart starts beating.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-week-by-week\/14-weeks-pregnant\/\">Week 14<\/a>: You\u2019re entering the second trimester and your little one is the size of a peach. <em>Eek!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to wait for your checkups to get this information, because, of course, there\u2019s an app for that. In fact, there\u2019s quite a few <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-apps\/\">pregnancy apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That said,<strong> there aren&#8217;t any apps out there for the crunchy mamas-to-be, so I created my own.<\/strong> It\u2019s called the <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-week-by-week\/\">Natural Pregnancy Week By Week<\/a> and you can sign up for it <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-week-by-week\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Set up an appointment with a midwife or a doctor<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re most comfortable with a doctor, there are some natural-minded obstetrician gynecologists out there.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you want a more natural childbirth, then <strong>working with a midwife is your best bet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Studies show that <strong>midwife labors tend to have fewer interventions<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2541316\/pdf\/bmj00467-0022.pdf\">source<\/a>), plus moms who give birth with midwives are more likely to successfully <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/top-10-breastfeeding-tips\/\">breastfeed<\/a>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5852850\/\">source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>If you do choose to go the midwife route, here are great <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/midwife-interview-questions\/\">interview questions to find the right midwife<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Find a doula<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s another birthing professional besides your doctor or midwife? Yes, and they are more necessary than you could ever imagine. <strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/birth-doula\/\">doula<\/a> is a trained professional who gives continuous physical (non-medical) and emotional support to expecting mothers.<\/strong>\u00a0 I like to call them birthing angels. Some doulas even provide <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/postpartum-doula\/\">postpartum support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3647727\/\">One study<\/a> found that expectant mothers matched with doulas were:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby,<\/li>\n<li>two times less likely to experience a birth complication,<\/li>\n<li>and significantly more successful at initiating breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way to find a doula is to ask around. Your friends, family or midwife can give you referrals.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/doula-interview-questions\/\">Interview them yourself<\/a>, and make sure they\u2019re the best fit for you. If you can\u2019t find a good referral, try <a href=\"https:\/\/doulamatch.net\/\">this site<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dona.org\/\">this site<\/a> to find one in your area.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Build a registry<\/h2>\n<p>Oh, the baby registry! Even more exciting than a wedding registry, but also more confusing. If this is your first kid, chances are you have no idea where to start. Should I go <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/best-prenatal-vitamins\/\">cloth diaper<\/a> or disposable? How many <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/best-bottles-for-breastfed-babies\/\">bottles<\/a> do I need? What\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/how-to-swaddle-a-baby\/\">swaddle<\/a>, and how do I do it?<\/p>\n<p>First things first: Remember that baby \u201cstuff\u201d is helpful, but <strong>babies (especially newborns) don\u2019t actually require that many things<\/strong>. If you start with the basics\u2014something to wear, some place to poop and some place to sleep, you&#8217;re covered \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll realize that, even though your friend \u201ccan\u2019t live without her Moby wrap,\u201d your little one might not take to it. Also, though you may have many well-intentioned friends and family who have their registry recommendations, you might be looking for a more natural or minimal route. I\u2019ve got you covered there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/baby-registry\/\">creating a baby registry<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>10. Up your mental game<\/h2>\n<p>Educating yourself is vital to prepare you (and your partner!) for childbirth mentally, physically, and spiritually. Through childbirth education classes (like the <a href=\"http:\/\/mamanaturalbirth.com\">Mama Natural birth course<\/a>!), you will learn everything you need to know about each stage of labor, get helpful tools to navigate the intensity of childbirth, and connect with a support network of other pregnant moms.<\/p>\n<p>Many moms find that practicing positive <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-affirmations\/\">birth affirmations<\/a> and visualizations can also help. Studies show that our brains can create new, positive neuro pathways through our thoughts. As a result, birth affirmations can help you connect with baby and reduce fear and anxiety around labor.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Do strategic exercise<\/h2>\n<p>Exercise <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/boost-babys-brain-power\/\">boosts baby&#8217;s brain power<\/a>. It doesn&#8217;t have to be crossfit, either. In fact, gentle exercise is much more appropriate for pregnancy\u2014just some light <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-stretches\/\">stretching<\/a> or 30 minutes of walking a few times per week will do.<\/p>\n<p>You can also do <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/pregnancy-exercises\/\">pelvic exercises<\/a> to keep your baby in <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/fetal-position\/\">optimal position for birth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Get out while you can<\/h2>\n<p>Once morning sickness passes (or maybe you&#8217;ll get lucky and skip that phase altogether!) and you&#8217;re in the second trimester (also called the &#8220;magic middle&#8221;) get out and <em>party<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>OK, maybe party isn&#8217;t the right word. But there are plenty of things you and your partner can do to treat and nurture yourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a fun list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives\/\">17 things to do before baby arrives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Nest<\/h2>\n<p>Suddenly feeling the urge to clean out the junk drawer? Rearrange the furniture? Organize that giant box of pictures into photo albums? After you&#8217;ve partied like it&#8217;s 1999, get down to business. <strong>Nesting is the intuitive desire to get your home ready for your bundle of joy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2013\/09\/130916090426.htm\">2013 study<\/a> found that nesting is more than \u201cirrational\u201d behavior; <strong>it&#8217;s actually<\/strong> <strong>key to preparing for childbirth<\/strong>. And it doesn\u2019t just stop at cleaning the garage and painting the bathrooms, it can also include intense thought as to <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/home-birth-is-it-safe\/\">where the birth<\/a> will take place and who will be present.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to nesting, there is no reason to hold back. By getting &#8220;your ducks in a row&#8221;, you will feel more productive, less stressed and ready for your big labor day. Get your nursery set up, wash those baby clothes, get your hospital bag packed, do whatever it takes to feel good heading into birth. Unless, of course, it involves lifting heavy objects, climbing a ladder, or sacrificing <a href=\"https:\/\/mamanatural.com\/10-tips-to-improve-your-sleep\/\">precious sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How About You?<\/h2>\n<p>What did you do when you found out you were pregnant? 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