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You may not look pregnant yet but chances are youre feeling it.
How long is the first trimester?
Not sure what week you are in your pregnancy?
The first step to nailing your current week down is tocalculate your due date.
First trimester symptoms
A lot happens for you in the first trimester.
Ginger tea or drops might help, as can small but frequent meals.
Tender breasts:So tender, so tingly and so big!
You might be wondering where your old boobs went by about week 6.
If youre suffering from appetite loss, you might even lose a couple of pounds.
Thats OK, too as long asyour pregnancy weight gainpicks up steam in the second and third trimesters.
Hang in there: Thesecond trimester will offer welcome relief!
Keep in mind, too, that every woman is different.
Is it normal to have cramps in your first trimester?
Yes, some abdominal cramping and stomach pain is normal in the first trimester.
Gas and bloating two common causes of cramping also become fairly common in the first trimester.
In many cases, that odd twinge is not a cause for concern.
However its also important to understand thatyour risk for miscarriageis highest during the first trimester.
If you dont get someone on the phone within a few minutes, head to the nearest ER.
How much does a baby grow in the first trimester?
During the first trimester alone your baby starts out as a single fertilized cell (a zygote).
Here are a few of the big highlights happening in this exciting time.
Heart:By week 5, the tube that will become your babys heart begins to beat spontaneously.
It will become stronger and more regular and youll be able to hear it!
around week 9 or 10 (though sometimes later, depending on your babys position in your uterus).
Brain:By about week 8 of pregnancy, your babys brain will be wiggling those developing limbs.
Here are the top to-do’s for the first trimester.
So take time to consider your options and pick the right practitioner for your needs.
Book yourfirst OB/GYN visit.Your doctor will review your medical history and perform a thorough physical exam.
You might also be screened for genetic illnesses or diabetes, depending on your family history.
Sometimes, NIPT is enough and your doctor will just do that screening and skip the NT.
The good news: you’ve got the option to stilltake steps to reduce your prenatal insurance costs.
Make a budget.Growing your family is an excellent and necessary time to reevaluate your monthly expenses.
Solearn the cost of having a baby, then set up your monthly budget.
Not sure where to start?
Plan to announce your pregnancy.
Here’s what to steer clear of during the first trimester.
The litter box.Cat feces can harbor a potentially harmful parasite that can causean infection called toxoplasmosis.
(Same goes for Bikram, or hot yoga, and exercising outdoors in sweltering temps.)
Theresno amount of alcohol thats been shown to be safeduring pregnancy.
it’s possible for you to raise a glass, of course just ensure theres a mocktail in it.
Cigarettes and marijuana use.Lighting up isnt safe during pregnancy.
The first trimester ushers in some very welcome news (youre pregnant!)
along with a few not-so-welcome symptoms (you cant keep down your breakfast).
Better days are right around the corner!
