The first 0-12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy is called the first trimester. It is during this period that a woman’s body experiences drastic changes during pregnancy. Discomforts and others may or may not be experienced by a pregnant woman during this time, to help you cope with it here are a list of the most common changes and discomforts and how to effectively deal with them.

Morning sickness and Nausea

So, you’ve gotten over the elation of being pregnant. Now, despite the joy of having a small one growing in your belly, you (and your husband or boyfriend) need to deal with the nagging symptoms of pregnancy. Here are just a few tips to help you to survive:

1. Get plenty of rest: Most likely, you will be more tired than ever before during the first trimester. Listen to your body and go to bed or take naps when you are feeling tired. This may also mean cutting back on obligations, or going out with friends. Do not let yourself worry about housework, errands, or getting ready for the baby, which needs to be done. You will have more energy in the 2nd trimester, so let the things that can wait, wait. Also, question your husband, boyfriend, or family to help you when you are tired.

Gestational diabetes is a diabetes type that happens to pregnant women when there is no sign of diabetes found before the pregnancy. While there is no actual proof about what causes the condition, several experts believe that this is due to the hormon activity during the pregnancy. Those hormonal activities make a condition when the body becomes insulin resistance. And if the condition occurs for some times the blood sugar rate become higher then normal. This is the main reason why pregnant mothers may have diabetes.

Becoming pregnant can be one of the most special times in someone’s life. There are, but, a lot of changes in your body during pregnancy that you should be aware of. Pregnancy care information will be readily available from your obstetrician and you should abide by the recommendations provided to ensure you have a comfortable pregnancy resulting in a healthy baby.

alcohol and pregnancy

Alcohol and pregnancy are a disastrous combination and even one small period of drinking can ruin a fetus’ future. Alcohol and pregnancy are safe during the first trimester, if limited to a few drinks over a relatively small period, but all of them recommend caution, but preferably avoidance. The risks are greater in pregnant women who smoke and having poor diets. The food standards agency (FSA) considers it safe to have 1 or 2 drinks once or twice per week. You can choose from one small glass of wine, one small glass of sherry, one single measure of spirits, half a pint of cider or ordinary strength beer, lager, or a quarter of a pint of strong beer or lager. Such recommendations do not change the truth about alcohol and pregnancy; alcohol is a high risk because it can hurt a fetus at any stage of your pregnancy, and may occur as early as your confirm that you are pregnant.