Are you feeling the flood of pregnancy hormones and all of discomforts although your pregnancy belly has not been visible yet? All your pains are parts of an incredible and magical process.
First trimester
The first trimester lasts from week 1 to approximately week 13 of pregnancy.📅 You may experience symptoms such as morning sickness, tender breasts, mood swings, and weight gain. During implantation when the embryo attaches to the uterus, it is normal for you to have abdominal cramping and stomach pain.🤰
First trimester checklist
🤰Prenatal vitamin
Take your prenatal vitamin immediately if you haven’t done so.💊 Taking vitamins is very important at the early stage of pregnancy because it ensures that your baby is receiving enough vitamins and minerals needed.😃
🤰Book your first prenatal testing
Your obstetrician will review your medical history and perform a thorough physical exam to make sure that you are healthy to conceive.👩⚕️ Some exams can be urinalysis, blood work to detect hCG levels, Rh status, presence of possible infections.🏥
🤰Genetic tests
You may have a nuchal translucency screening to look for Down syndrome or congenital heart defects. A blood screening called noninvasive prenatal testing determines chromosomal abnormalities🧬 and further invasive tests if necessary.
🤰Have a healthy diet
It's the perfect time to start eating a healthy diet🍲 and avoid unhealthy menu items. Have a pregnancy diet handy and stock your kitchen accordingly.🙂
🤰Fitness
Gentle exercises during pregnancy benefit both you and your baby.🤽♀️ Stay motivated and get a good 30-minute exercise most days of the week.