Table of Contents
- 1 What precautions should be taken during first trimester of pregnancy?
- 2 How do I take care of myself in the first trimester?
- 3 Do and don’ts during first month of pregnancy?
- 4 What not to do during first trimester?
- 5 What should you avoid in the first trimester?
- 6 What to expect during your first trimester?
What precautions should be taken during first trimester of pregnancy?
First trimester: your essential pregnancy to-do list
- Arrange your first appointment with your midwife.
- Take a supplement.
- Check before taking medicines.
- If you smoke, it’s time to quit.
- Cut out alcohol.
- Cut down on caffeine.
- Learn what to eat and what not to eat.
- Get relief from pregnancy sickness.
How do I take care of myself in the first trimester?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Eat at least 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks every day. Eat fresh, whole foods, including:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Choose foods that have important vitamins for your baby, such as calcium, iron, and folate.
- Choose fish that are lower in mercury.
- Avoid foods that could harm your baby.
Do and don’ts during first month of pregnancy?
DON’T eat raw meat. Pregnant women who eat raw or undercooked meat and eggs are at risk of contracting listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, which can lead to serious and life-threatening illnesses. These illnesses can cause severe birth defects and miscarriage. Cook your meat and eggs thoroughly prior to eating.
Is romance allowed during pregnancy?
Oral sex is safe during pregnancy. If you receive oral sex during pregnancy make sure your partner doesn’t blow air into your vagina. It’s rare but a burst of air could block a blood vessel (air embolism), which may be a life-threatening condition for you and the baby. Anal sex is OK to partake in during pregnancy.
What precautions should be taken during the first trimester?
Precautions During the First trimester. Most of the organs of the baby start forming during the first trimester and hence the mother should take proper precautions during first three months of the pregnancy. Medicines are to be avoided during the first three months as they may hamper the growth and development of the fetus.
What not to do during first trimester?
Don’t Worry OK. This is easier said than done,we know.
What should you avoid in the first trimester?
Giving in to cravings from time to time is OK, provided you are generally eating healthy, low-calorie foods. The exception is pica — a craving for non-foods like clay, dirt, and laundry starch, which can be dangerous for you and your baby.
What to expect during your first trimester?
Nausea. One of the telltale signs of pregnancy is a wave of nausea and morning sickness.