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Tips For Your First Trimester of Pregnancy

20 February 2017

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Your first trimester

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:

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When is My Third Trimester?

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

What's happening to my body?

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:

egg

The fertilized egg rapidly divides into layers of cells and implants in the wall of your womb where it carries on growing

embryo

These layers of cells become an embryo

Baby

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Your hormone levels will start to change significantly

baby

You may hear your baby's heartbeat by the 6th week

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bones

bones

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?

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HEADACHES

Lie down and place a cool compress on your head

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CONSTIPATION

Sleep on your side instead of your back while keeping one or both knees bent

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FATIGUE

Stick to regular sleep schedule daily

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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

Baby fetus

Usually 6 to 8 weeks after their last menstruation

Baby fetus

Pregnancy is further confirmed by another urine test and blood test

Baby fetus

Your baby's heartbeat will be checked through an ultrasound or a Doppler machine

Male and Female

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?

What is premature birth?

It's a complication during pregnancy in which embryo attaches itself outside of the uterus

What is premature birth?

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

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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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Read on more below for our handy tips on the journey to motherhood:

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

The above articles are intended for informational purposes only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.

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