Pregnancy Tips for the First Trimester

Knowing how to handle pregnancy, particularly the first trimester, can have a major effect on the ease of your pregnancy and the health of your child. Trying to learn everything about what to expect and what to do can easily overload you with a wealth of information. However, a great deal of the information can be distilled into just a few main points.

  1. Morning Sickness

    • Due to hormonal changes in the early stages of pregnancy, morning sickness is a general nausea that can strike at any time. The raised levels of beta-hCG help to stabilize a pregnancy and prevent miscarriage, but nausea is an unfortunate side effect. Alleviating morning sickness can be as simple as staying hydrated and eating frequent, small meals throughout the day. Thankfully, morning sickness rarely lasts beyond the first trimester.

    Alleviating Dizziness

    • Because you are sharing nutrients with the fetus, low blood sugar and an attendant dizziness can be common in the early stages of pregnancy. Make sure to eat frequently and have protein with every meal. Iron supplements and fruit juices can help prevent dizziness due to anemia or sugar issues.

    Prenatal Vitamins

    • Your nutrient needs are different while pregnant, particularly in the early stages. Taking a regimen of prenatal vitamins can help meet these needs. The most important nutrients to absorb are folate, B vitamins and calcium. It is typically advisable to take an additional calcium supplement beyond a standard vitamin.

    Exercise

    • Maintaining an exercise regimen during pregnancy is extremely important. Aerobic exercises should be low-impact, such as swimming or stationary cycling. Make sure to stretch frequently and longer than normal. Eat before exercising and hydrate throughout.

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