Pregnancy Symptoms: 1st Trimester
Pregnancy Symptoms: 1st TrimesterThe journey of parenthood begins. Pregnancy is different for every woman. You may experience symptomsearly in your pregnancy or you may not have any symptoms for weeks or longer.While every woman will experience pregnancy in her own way, there are some common symptoms mostmoms experience in the first trimester. The first trimester lasts from week 1 through the end of week 13 ofpregnancy. Here’s what you can expect during your first trimester.Common symptoms during the first trimester include nausea and vomiting. Although it’s often called “morningsickness”, it can strike at any time of the day. “Morning sickness” usually goes away after the first trimester.“Around six to seven weeks, I thought I was free and clear. I was like wow. No nausea started. Oh, mygoodness. But then it came on pretty strong. I was throwing up, I mean, all throughout the day whetherI'd eaten or not, and the nausea was not going away so even currently I'm still nauseous all day, allnight.”“Things that can help nausea, there’s definitely medications that you could try and again I would talk toyour healthcare provider but before you jump to medicine. We recommend things like small frequentmeals, try sipping on fluids as opposed to gulping them. You can try things like crackers. Some peoplelike to chew on ginger, some people smell lemons. There’s lots of things you can try short ofmedication.”If your morning sickness is more serious, talk to your doctor about how to treat your symptoms.During your early pregnancy, you may be very tired even after you’ve had a lot of sleep. Don't worry, this isnormal. Your body is doing a lot of work and you need to take the time to rest.Your breasts will be tender and bigger. Even though it may be uncomfortable it’s good for your baby. It meansyour body is preparing for breastfeeding, even though your baby won’t arrive for several months.If you don’t notice any breast changes, mention this to your doctor or midwife, as this can be a sign you mightneed some extra assistance with breastfeeding once you give birth.During your first trimester, you may experience cramping and light spotting. Don’t worry! Cramping or lightspotting are often normal for most pregnant women. However, if you experience heavy bleeding or moresevere abdominal pain, or if you are concerned at any time by your symptoms, call your doctor.Bloating is another common symptom during the first trimester. Your hormones are changing, and you mayneed to urinate more often. There’s nothing to be concerned about, unless you are experiencing burning duringurination, which could be a sign of infection. Wear comfortable clothing and eat a healthy diet to help relievethe bloating.Other symptoms during the first trimester include mood swings, food cravings—including a strong desire to eatcertain foods, but also food aversions—when the thought or smell of foods you used to enjoy makes you feelsick or nauseous.If you have concerns about your symptoms, contact your doctor. Remember, most of these discomforts will goaway as your pregnancy progresses, but if you experience anything unusual or are worried, call yourhealthcare provider to discuss it.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG56213A EN PregnancySymptoms1stTrimester.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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