Pregnancy Stages - About First Trimester

What You Should Know About the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Many changes occur during pregnancy, but the first trimester of pregnancy is perhaps the most difficult for a mother, especially for a first time mother. Your body goes through changes and you must look after yourself well. Support of your partner during these different stages of pregnancy is crucial to your well-being.

Changes in Your Body

During the first stage of pregnancy, your body grows to accommodate the baby within you. Certain changes occur, you start feeling nauseas, have mood swings, and your breasts may feel sore and tender. Remember these discomforts are all signs that your pregnancy has taken off smoothly.

Doctor’s Visits are Necessary

If the symptoms of pregnancy are too much to bear, you must visit a doctor. In fact, a doctor’s check up is necessary in this stage of pregnancy and you must make sure to keep every appointment. The doctor will probably check your past medical history; if you have had any past pregnancies or if you had in operations in the past. He will also want to know your family medical history. He will do some regular tests on you to make sure the baby inside you is doing fine.

Diet and Nutrition

It is important during this stage of pregnancy development to eat a healthy diet, though it is not true that you must eat for two. Small but healthy meals will do fine. You must have supplements of folic acid to ensure your baby does not develop any birth defects; you must also take calcium and multi vitamins. Eat freshly cooked green leafy vegetables, legumes, and fruits. Avoid fatty or oily food, because it takes longer to digest and sits in the stomach longer. This can make you feel nauseas. In addition, do some mild forms of exercise, take a lot of rest and relaxation, and do some deep breathing exercises.

That was some information about the first trimester of pregnancy. Reading good books, magazines, and getting to know more about your condition and the health and safety of your baby would be a good thing to do, in ensuring a happy and healthy pregnancy.