How a Pharmacy Can Help Expectant Mothers

When it comes to preparing for motherhood, there is no shortage of things to accomplish. The nursery needs to be set up with all the essentials to make your little one feel at home. There are countless books to read to become better prepared for the milestones that will happen throughout your child’s life. You’ll start filling out your baby registries with products you have never even heard of before this stage of your life, and you’ll start thinking about the ways you want to spend time with your little one, the schools they could go to, and the interests they will someday have.

But the first step in ensuring you are the parent you want to be is allowing yourself to come first during your pregnancy. It goes without saying that this is an extremely sensitive time for a woman; a time where constant health and vigilance has never been more important. For the next nine months, taking care of yourself truly means taking the best possible care of your baby. That’s why every expectant mother needs the proper guidance and support at every stage of pregnancy in order to ensure you and your child are as happy and healthy as possible.

Here are a few ways that your local pharmacy can help you during your pregnancy:

Assistance with Flu Vaccinations
All pregnant women should have the flu vaccine because of their naturally weaker immune system during pregnancy. This means that they are automatically at higher risk of complications from flu such as pneumonia. Flu in pregnancy can also lead to a baby being born prematurely or with a low birth weight and may lead to stillbirth or death.

Dietary Supplements
Another possible dilemma during pregnancy concerns what to eat and what supplements to take. Your doctor and your pharmacist can easily relieve this source of tension by giving you guidelines on what foods to avoid, and what supplements to take to make sure you are feeling your best. They’ll tell you that the only dietary supplements you should be taking are vitamin D and folic acid before and up to at least 12 weeks during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Guidance
For any mother-to-be (especially a first-time mother), how to successfully breastfeed your child and form that unique bond is something that can cause anxiety and confusion. How will I know if my baby is getting enough food? Did they latch on properly? Will it be painful for me? All of these questions and more is something that a pharmacist can assist you with both during your pregnancy and beyond.

 

Rogers Pharmacy would be honored to support you during your pregnancy journey however we can. From the exceptional line of Rogers Baby products we carry to the personalized counseling we can provide on your specific medications, we pride ourselves on being more than just your typical pharmacy; we can give you the guidance and support you want and need in order to have a safe, healthy, and happy pregnancy. For more information on how Rogers Pharmacy can be there during the next nine months, visit us today or browse our website to learn more about our baby products.



Sources:
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/pregnancy--babycare-mums-the-word
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/on-your-marks-how-pharmacy-can-support-young-parents