The do's during the first trimester of pregnancy include getting prenatal care and maintaining your health, rest and mental health; the don't include drinking alcohol, smoking, using drugs, eating dangerous foods and engaging in risky behaviors.
Checklist for When You're 1 Month Pregnant
Read about the pregnancy hormone hCG as it's what most home pregnancy tests work to detect. Arrange a doctor's checkup. Your healthcare provider will confirm your pregnancy and give you guidance on the appointments you'll need to keep over the coming months.
Papaya – It tops the list for obvious reasons. Raw or semi ripe papaya contains latex which can induce premature contractions and that can be dangerous for your baby.
To prevent a miscarriage, you need to ensure you are meeting your daily macronutrient needs – think complex carbohydrates (brown rice, sweet potato, quinoa), protein (poultry, meat, fish), healthy fats (avocado, oils, nuts, seeds) and fibre (green leafy vegetables).
The safest position to go to sleep is on your side, either left or right. Research suggests that, after 28 weeks, falling asleep on your back can double the risk of stillbirth. This may be to do with the flow of blood and oxygen to the baby.
During the first trimester, it is safe for a woman to sleep in whatever position she feels comfortable in, whether this is on her back, side, or stomach. Any combination of the above positions is also fine. The uterus has not grown large enough to interfere with sleep.
There's no right or wrong time to tell people you're pregnant. It's up to you to decide what's best for you and, if you have a partner, you may want to decide together. Some people choose to wait until after they've had the first ultrasound scan. It's your baby, so it's up to you.
Early pregnancy symptoms (at 4 weeks)
a missed period (often one of the first signs of pregnancy) a metallic taste in your mouth. sore breasts. nausea - also known as morning sickness, although you can experience it at any time (read about morning sickness in week 6)
Nausea with or without vomiting.
Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, often begins one month after you become pregnant. This might be due to rising hormone levels. To help relieve nausea, avoid having an empty stomach. Eat slowly and in small amounts every one to two hours.
Most miscarriages occur before the 12th week of pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of a miscarriage might include: Vaginal spotting or bleeding.
Don t be surprised if you develop a bit of a 6 weeks pregnant belly. Although your 6 week embryo is still well down in your pelvis, some women, especially those who've been pregnant before, seem to show much earlier. General abdominal distention is usually the cause.
Grapes are often sprayed with pesticides which aren't easily washed away. These pesticides may contribute to health complications in the fetus. Grapes may cause constipation as its skin is difficult to digest. Heatiness which can affect both the mom and the baby.
Bananas are a good source of potassium which is recognized as a valuable remedy to pregnancy swelling and morning sickness symptoms. Iron content in bananas can stimulate hemoglobin production, much needed to prevent anemia and associated complications on pregnancy and delivery.