First Trimester

The first three months of pregnancy are called the "first trimester". During this trimester, you will show only a few outward signs that you are pregnant. Nonetheless, you will experience tremendous physical and emotional changes which are new and also exciting.

Throughout pregnancy, your baby needs a ready supply of energy and a high quality of nutrients to be healthy. It is during the first few weeks after conception that the fetus begins to form its heart and lungs which are fully developed by the second month. However, growth and maturation continues right till the end of your pregnancy (gestation).
Your state of mind during your pregnancy will also affect your baby. Read books that you enjoy, listen to music and do all the things that makes you happy and relaxed. Some women find cooking or baking relaxing, while others enjoy gardening or reading.

As the months roll by, you may get exhausted quickly. Overcome your tiredness by taking short naps whenever you feel the need to without feeling guilty. Also allow your loved ones to fuss over you and pamper yourself too! Enjoy all the attention you receive, especially from your husband. Ask your husband to rub your back and shoulders as a light massage on the back muscles can also be a stress reliever.

Try and enjoy every split second of your pregnancy for it is filled with delight, euphoria, anxiousness and apprehension too! As you travel through the following trimesters, you might experience some discomforts like nausea during the first trimester and constipation during the second, but every pregnancy has its ups and downs and these are changes that happen in different degrees to most pregnant women. So read on to find ways to ease these situations..