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Home  /  Normal Pregnancy

First trimester: 0-3 months

Tiredness, mood swings,change in taste,increased frequency of urination,mild pain n cramps,acne,hair loss,cravings,pain in breasts,feeling of vomit.

Positive aspect- Feeling of happiness and achievement,joy of being pregnant and excitement.

Looking forward to see the new lifevgrow in sonography as weeks unfold.

Second trimester: 3 to 6 months

  • Usually the nausea of early PREGNANCY goes away.
  • Heartburn develops
  • Pain in legs as cramps
  • Bloating
  • Skin colour changes
  • Swelling starts appearing

Positive aspect- Most beautiful sonography of entire PREGNANCY the detailed anomaly scan and 4d scan to see the baby is done in second trimester. 

  • Third trimester:6 to 9 months
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty in sleeping positions
  • Increased swelling in legs
  • Heaviness in pelvic area
  • Constipation
  • Headaches
  • Stretch marks

Positive aspect- baby movements give immense joy and the joy of holding your baby keeps mother happy. 

WHAT TO DO FOR PERSONAL CARE

  • Take ur vitamins
  • Healthy food
  • Exercise regularly like walking swimming yoga stretching
  • Drink lots of water
  • High fibre diet
  • Sleep
  • Destress
  • Do kegels regularly

WHAT TO AVOID

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Strenuous exercise
  • Lifting or pushing heavy
  • Partially cooked meat
  • Cat litter
  • Unpasteurized dairy

Healthy Diet

  • Base your meals on starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta, choosing wholegrain if possible. These foods are satisfying without containing too many calories
  • Eat at least five portions of different fruit and vegetables every day rather than foods that are higher in fat and calories. Potatoes do not count towards your five-a-day target, and a portion of pure fruit juice only counts as one of your five-a-day, no matter how much you drink.
  • Eat a low-fat diet and don’t increase the number of calories you eat. Eat as little fried food as possible and avoid drinks that are high in added sugars, and other foods such as sweets, cakes and biscuits that have a high fat or sugar content.
  • Instead, eat fibre-rich foods such as oats, beans, lentils, grains and seeds, as well as wholegrain bread, brown rice and wholemeal pasta.
  • Eat some protein every day; choose lean meat, and try to eat two portions of fish a week. Lentils, beans and tofu are also a good source of protein.
  • Eat dairy foods for calcium but choose low-fat varieties such as skimmed milk or low-fat yogurt.
  • Watch the portion size of your meals and snacks and note how often you eat. Do not ‘eat for two’
  • Always eat breakfast.
  • Limit your caffeine intake to 200 milligrams (mg) per day, for example two mugs of instant coffee. Be aware that other drinks such as tea and energy drinks also contain caffeine.

Most women do not need any extra calories during the first six months of pregnancy. It is only in the last 12  weeks that they need to eat a little more, and then only an extra 200  calories a day, which is roughly the same as two slices of bread or two apples or two bananas.

What is a ‘healthy’ weight?

You can find out your healthy weight from your BMI (body mass index).  This is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. Your healthcare team can work it out for you. A healthy BMI is above 18.5 but below 25. Being overweight carries risks for you and your baby . The more overweight you are, the greater the risks. Being underweight increases the risk of your baby not growing as well as he or she should. Trying to lose weight by dieting during pregnancy is not recommended as it may harm the health of your unborn baby.