Here's a radiation thread:
Thread: **RADIATION PROTECTION**- non prescription list, revised and updated. Additionally, google: "baking soda for radiation" and "apple pectin for radiation"
As far as the rest, here are a few things to remember. Even heavily pregnant, women can really move if need be. Whatever a woman can do while she's not pregnant, the vast majority can do while pregnant. Yes, you should be extra considerate of her because it's HARDER to do while pregnant, but nearly all CAN do it.
Being pregnant is a tough state for some of us, but for some, it's not so hard. It will all depend upon your wife's reaction to pregnancy. You must learn to understand that pregnancy is different for each woman AND each pregnancy. BUT, the majority of pregnancies, women are just fine and can carry on their normal routines.
Most women who do not carry on normal routines don't because they are emotional from hormone overload and everything feels (emotionally) like a major trial.
That being said!!
I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant, and quite frankly, if that happens to your wife, you MUST ensure that you have adequate insulin for the remainder of the pregnancy. The main problem with gestational diabetes is HUGE babies. Which can tear or rupture your wife during delivery.
One thing to research for certain is the EXCESSIVE USE of cesarean births. You should stand up for your wife in that regard, EVEN IF the shit don't hit it. I can almost guarantee you, especially if you have insurance, they are going to do anything in their power to try to cut your wife open.
Several reasons:
-- makes more money
for them-- takes less time
for them-- easy and convenient
for themFrom THEIR perspective, there's
nothing to lose by forcing your wife into a c-section. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN TO HER. Because from her health perspective, and from baby's health perspective, there is potentially EVERYTHING TO LOSE.
Find out how to do a birth plan, and advocate for your wife. Be a real knuckle-dragging neanderthal bastard on her behalf.
Look into the laws in your state. If you can have a midwife-assisted homebirth DO IT.
Knowing and understanding the birth process, and learning what can go wrong and ancient techniques in dealing with it could be your best chance during a SHTF birth.
Also keep in mind that high stress levels can trigger early labor onset, so if she's still pregnant when the shit hits it, you will want to be absolutely certain that you do what you can to let her know that you've got it all mapped out and she just needs to focus on keeping up.
In the meantime, Congrats, don't stress, you're in for a great (and terrible at times) ride!
