| Congratulations, you are pregnant! The first trimester | | | | pounds, experience heartburn, and also feel dizzy. So, |
| of pregnancy is the first stage of pregnancy that calls | | | | it's best not to exert yourself in this stage. You might |
| for a lot of adjustment in your lifestyle as well as an | | | | also get leg cramps, as your calcium levels fall during |
| intense preparation to go through the different stages | | | | the first trimester of pregnancy. Some women |
| of pregnancy that you will face in the due course of | | | | experience the development of Varicose veins on |
| time. | | | | their body parts. |
| You will feel nausea; you will feel extremely tired; and | | | | Most of these discomforts are natural and not an |
| your doctor will recommend bed rest. This is because | | | | issue to worry about. However, if any of the above |
| your body is going through a series of changes and | | | | mentioned symptoms get severe, you must consult |
| needs relaxation to endure these drastic changes with | | | | your doctor immediately. |
| ease. | | | | Tips To Face The Discomforts Of The First Trimester |
| Body Changes | | | | Of Pregnancy |
| The first trimester of pregnancy brings along many | | | | Have 5-6 small meals everyday instead of the |
| changes physically and emotionally. Firstly, your body | | | | conventional 3 large meals. |
| will increase in size so that it can accommodate the | | | | Stay away from oily and spicy stuff, as it may lead to |
| expanding fetus. This will make your feel uneasy. | | | | worsening of morning sickness. |
| Some women think they are sick and get unduly | | | | Ensure that the food you eat is cooked properly. |
| worried about their health. Relax! This is just your | | | | Your folic acid or vitamin C intake should be 0.4 |
| body's way of coping with the changes and there's | | | | milligrams everyday. |
| nothing to worry about. | | | | Do not stand for prolonged period of time. |
| Morning sickness is the most common complaint of | | | | Ensure that you get a complete 8-hour sleep daily. |
| women during the first trimester of pregnancy. Besides | | | | Do not lift heavy objects. |
| this, you may feel tired without doing much work. Your | | | | Do not exert yourself physically. |
| breasts may enlarge and become tender. Some | | | | Stop smoking. |
| women experience frequent urination at this stage. | | | | Reduce your alcohol consumption. |
| You might also feel constipated or bloated. Indigestion | | | | Traveling should be avoided at this stage. However, if |
| is another discomfort to cope with. Whatever might be | | | | you must, then avoid a bumpy ride. |
| the discomfort; this stage of pregnancy development is | | | | Never take any mediation without consulting your |
| going to be difficult, as you are constantly adjusting to | | | | doctor. |
| new changes and learning new things. However, once | | | | A light exercise regime is best. However, consult your |
| you are through with the first trimester of pregnancy, | | | | doctor before starting any form of exercise. |
| the final stage of pregnancy is not far away. | | | | With the above tips, the first trimester of pregnancy |
| Other Discomforts | | | | should not be as difficult as it is dreaded to be! |
| Besides nausea and exhaustion, you might gain some | | | | |