Expecting a baby? Here’s how can care for yourself and your little one in the first trimester

Congratulations! You will be a mother soon. The first two months of pregnancy is a very special time your developing infant. The first trimester of pregnancy (0-12 weeks) can be exciting but scary at the same time. You may be facing some big changes, both physical and emotional. During this period, you may experience early symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness, mood swings and tender breasts. As the pregnancy progresses, you are likely to have heartburn, constipation, metallic taste, food aversions and headaches.

Your baby is growing rapidly

Meanwhile, inside your uterus your baby is developing rapidly. During the first trimester, the heart, brain, spinal cord, muscle and bones begin to develop. Arms and legs begin to appear in the first few weeks, and by the end of eight weeks, fingers and toes start to form. Your baby’s sex organs will be formed by the end of the first trimester.

How to care for yourself and the baby in the first trimester

A healthy first trimester is crucial for the normal development of the baby. As a mother, you should be aware of what to do and what to avoid while pregnant in order to take care of yourself and your developing baby.

Wear a comfortable and supportive bra

The size of your breasts will be increasing. Wearing a right bra may help reduce breast tenderness. You may need to buy a new one.

You should not get ill

Wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing food and meals, and after coming in from outside. Doing so may help avoid getting colds and flus.

What to eat and what to avoid

If you are suffering from heartburn, avoid eating chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, mustard, mint products, and spicy, fried and fatty foods. These foods can trigger heartburn. Eat high fibre foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Take proper rest

During the first trimester, your body is working overtime developing the foetus and so you will most likely feel exhausted. Get more sleep more and avoid participating in stressful activities.

Expecting a baby? Here’s how can care for yourself and your little one in the first trimester

Up next

You can make crotchet faux locs all by yourself with this 5-minute video

Author

shalw

Tags

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Hot Flashes During Periods? 4 reasons Why Women Experience this

Get rid of your pregnancy fatigue naturally

Have PCOD? Foods To Eat And Avoid If Your Hormones Are Out Of Whack

Pregnancy after 35: Know your risks

Dame Jenny Harries suggests the UK might act more like Sweden and adopt a voluntary approach to social distancing when the next pandemic hits

Usher is the headline act of the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas – with the NFL announcement coming in a video with Kim Kardashian

Hillary Clinton says she doesn’t believe Trump saying he ‘likely’ won’t pardon himself in sit-down with Biden’s ex-Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Prime real estate! Families earning less than 80% of median income in Nashville, Seattle and Arlington can get a below-market home in Amazon’s new $40M affordable housing scheme

Expecting a baby? Here’s how can care for yourself and your little one in the first trimester

Up next

Author

shalw

Tags

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You May Also Like