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Tips For Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
20 February 2017
Congratulations, you're pregnant!
Here are some of the changes your body will go through and which signs you should take note of:
Your first trimester is a formative stage for your body and you will be experiencing many changes. Enjoy this process and find out about what you will be expecting in these 12 weeks:
- The first trimester happens from the 1st to the 12th week of your pregnancy
- Your pregnancy starts with the first day of your last normal menstruation cycle
You may not look pregnant during your first trimester but your body will undergo an enormous change, as it will learn how to accommodate a growing baby!
In the first few weeks after conception:
The fertilized egg rapidly divides into layers of cells and implants in the wall of your womb where it carries on growing
These layers of cells become an embryo
Your hormone levels will start to change significantly
You may hear your baby's heartbeat by the 6th week
Your baby's bones and muscles slowly start to form by the end of the 12th week
What Early Pregnancy Side Effects/Symptoms Will I Face, And How Can I Cope with Them?
HEADACHES
Lie down and place a cool compress on your head
CONSTIPATION
Sleep on your side instead of your back while keeping one or both knees bent
FATIGUE
Stick to regular sleep schedule daily
VOMITING
Avoid foods with strong odors and eat small meals every two to three hours
What will my First Doctor's Appointment be Like?
Most people confirm their pregnancy with a doctor's appointment
Usually 6 to 8 weeks after their last menstruation
Pregnancy is further confirmed by another urine test and blood test
Your baby's heartbeat will be checked through an ultrasound or a Doppler machine
Your nutrition level and immune system will be checked as well by your doctor
This indicates the health of your baby in your first 3 months of pregnancy
What are the common worries and questions at this stage?
It's a complication during pregnancy in which embryo attaches itself outside of the uterus
- The fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus
- More than 95% of ectopic pregnancies occus in a fallopian tube
- The narrow fallopian tubes are not designed to hold a growing embryo
- Eventually the thin walls of fallopian tube stretches to the point of bursting
- If this happens, a women experiences severe pain and bleeding
Things To Take Notes of:
The risk of miscarriage is high in this trimester
Avoid secondhand smoking and abstain from alcohol
Cut out caffeine as it is diuretic that washes calcium out of your system before they can be absorbed
Avoid Deli meat and shellfish as they may contain bacteria called listeria monocytogenes
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References
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/pregnancy-calendar/first-trimester-weeks-1-12
https://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/your-first-trimester-week-week
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/first-trimester
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/first-trimester-of-pregnancy#1
http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-trimester-of-pregnancy.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-and-baby-care.aspx
https://www.webmd.com/baby/1to3-months
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/eating-smoked-fish-and-cold-meats-during-pregnancy.aspx?categoryid=54?subcategoryid=216
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