A Guide to Early Pregnancy

Indicator: The first trimester is the stage of early pregnancy from conception up to the 12th week of pregnancy. There are a number of ways that your body is changing during early pregnancy and adapting to the embryo that is growing inside. A missed menstrual cycle can be a sign of pregnancy, although some women claim to know they are pregnant before they miss a period.

Symptoms of early pregnancy

• Tender breasts :- Tender swollen breasts are one early symptom. Sore and swollen breasts with a tingling sensation can be an early indicator of pregnancy.
• Nausea and morning sickness :- It is a actually a bit misleading because many women feel experience vomiting at various points.
• Frequent urination:- This is likely to get worse throughout the pregnancy due to pressure that the growing foetus exerts on your bladder.
• Headache :- Headache and tiredness affects the majority of women at any stage during pregnancy.
• Constipation :- Hormonal changes can affect the digestive system and cause constipation. Heartburn can also be a problem at early pregnancy.
• Mood swings are also common symptoms in early pregnancy.

Do’s and Don’ts

Don’ts

1. Don’t smoke cigarettes during pregnancy.
2. Don’t get into hot tubs.
3. Don’t drink more than 2 cups of coffee per day.
4. Don’t travel the last month of pregnancy.

Do’s

1. Start with prenatal a vitamin which has folic acid to prevent birth defects.
2. Alter your diet, have balanced and healthy food. Have well cooked meat. Eat small meals throughout the day.
3. Have plenty of water and go for daily exercise.
4. Do take it easy! Rest is important in pregnancy and nap a day does wonders for those headaches.

Remedies

• Take particular care during your early pregnancy due to the heightened risk of miscarriage if you over-exert yourself.
• There are number of remedies available to help alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy, but before going for anything ensure that it does not has any affect on your baby, especially during the formatting stage of early pregnancy. So always consult a doctor before going for any change in diet or medication or in any aspect.