first trimester — Pregnancy

Baby related changes...

There will be things you will start to think about, activities you will start to be involved with, things you have never done before. And that is all because you are pregnant. Embrace these changes.

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First Trimester Hormones

When you’re period is around the corner, we have all experienced the roller coaster ride of emotions that come with our hormones. The mood swings, the depressed days stuffing our face with ice cream, the bitchiness. Girl, let me tell you, you haven’t seen anything yet. When you are pregnant it is a whole other level of crazy. And you literally cannot help yourself.

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This first trimester enjoy...

You are pregnant. Yes it comes with non so pleasant side effects sometimes. But there are also some things to do enjoy on top of the excitement of growing this little babe inside of you.

This trimester enjoy…

First Trimester Exercise

As much as you try, pregnancy will alter your exercise routine if you even have one. Generally it is still safe to continue exercising or doing your extracurriculars. But it does depend on what they are. You will need to check wth your doctor.

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First Trimester Nutrition

Now that you are pregnant, there are certain things you must avoid and add to your diet to allow for a more comfortable and healthy environment for your baby to be.!

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First Trimester Tests

Once you book an appointment with your family doctor to confirm pregnancy and decided on the OB or midwife route, there are a few tests involved in the first trimester.

The main tests in the first trimester are..

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First Trimester Health

Of course one of the first things you will do once you get past the shock, excitement, fear - any combination of these really - is to go to your family physician to confirm your pregnancy and provide you with the next steps. One of the next steps is deciding who will be with you to help in the pregnancy and delivery from a choice of basically 2 options.

Obstetrician (OB) or Midwife..?

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First Trimester...other not so fun side effects

I found that a lot of side effects I had were considered normal. I would go to my OB with a list of questions (even for the symtom that weren’t necessarily typical of a pregnant woman) and he would always say it’s normal. Of course though it always good to get reassurance from a doctor. Everyone’s pregnancy is unique just like every baby is so don’t ever jump to conclusions saying ‘It’s not normal’ until you know for sure.

First Trimester Hallmarks

Welcome to the first trimester. 0-12 weeks where your body starts to morph into this baby making machine. And it ain’t easy. Everyone’s experience is different, but I would say the 3 major trimester hallmarks are sore, but large breasts, morning sickness and fatigue!

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PREGNANCY

Obstetrician (OB) or Midwife..?