pregnantmother77: Pregnancy can be split into three different trimesters: first, second and third with each one consisting of three months. Each trimester has its own characteristics so it is good to be fully aware of what to expect in each of the trimesters.
The first three months of a pregnancy are rather odd ones, but they are the most important in the formation of the embryo and also for laying down the basis for the future health of the baby. In the first trimester of pregnancy you will feel several signs and notice a change in your taste buds, going off certain foods and craving for some other foods, the occurrence of morning sickness, mood swings and an increase in weight. Even though the increase in weight in the first trimester of pregnancy is very minor (one or two kilos), it is important as this weight comes from the growth of the placenta and also larger breasts.
In the first trimester of pregnancy you may feel an urge to go and urinate more often. This is due to the pressure that the growing embryo will have on your uterus forcing you to rush to the bathroom more often. Your body will start changing overall: the breasts increase and become more sensitive to the touch, the uterus increases and some may feel cramps in the lower part of the back. However, it is worth mentioning that no woman goes through the first trimester of pregnancy in a same way, or feel the same way with the same symptoms. It is very specific to each woman and it is possible to describe only the most common symptoms. Some women say that they feel a metallic taste in their mouth when they get pregnant and this is the first sign for them that they are actually pregnant.
Since first three months are also the most risky months, woman need to specifically take care of themselves by taking proper prenatal nutrition, exercising well, breathing fresh air and taking stress free walks. It is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and for the future. It is also advisable to start avoiding any toxic substances and stop using caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and overall get rid of unhealthy habits. In the first trimester of pregnancy woman should visit the doctor more often and do regular check ups for gestational diabetes and other required immunisations in order to avoid getting any unpleasant diseases and reduce the risk of miscarriages. The first trimester of pregnancy is the time for a woman to get used to her new body and preparing not only physically, but mentally for the new baby on the way.
In the first trimester of pregnancy you may feel an urge to go and urinate more often. This is due to the pressure that the growing embryo will have on your uterus forcing you to rush to the bathroom more often. Your body will start changing overall: the breasts increase and become more sensitive to the touch, the uterus increases and some may feel cramps in the lower part of the back. However, it is worth mentioning that no woman goes through the first trimester of pregnancy in a same way, or feel the same way with the same symptoms. It is very specific to each woman and it is possible to describe only the most common symptoms. Some women say that they feel a metallic taste in their mouth when they get pregnant and this is the first sign for them that they are actually pregnant.
Since first three months are also the most risky months, woman need to specifically take care of themselves by taking proper prenatal nutrition, exercising well, breathing fresh air and taking stress free walks. It is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and for the future. It is also advisable to start avoiding any toxic substances and stop using caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and overall get rid of unhealthy habits. In the first trimester of pregnancy woman should visit the doctor more often and do regular check ups for gestational diabetes and other required immunisations in order to avoid getting any unpleasant diseases and reduce the risk of miscarriages. The first trimester of pregnancy is the time for a woman to get used to her new body and preparing not only physically, but mentally for the new baby on the way.
