A Tale of Three Trimesters - EditPro-Services

Morning (Noon and Night) Sickness: Are you feeling a little queasy?
Unfortunately for many women, that feeling isn't limited to mornings.
Most pregnant women with morning sickness feel slightly “sea sick” at
other times of the day also. You may also notice that you are sensitive
to certain smells. Not all pregnant women with morning sickness
have vomiting. If you do, take special care to make sure you don’t
become dehydrated. The good news about morning sickness is that it
is usually limited to the first trimester.
Sore and Enlarged Breasts: In early pregnancy, your breasts may be
enlarged and tender to the touch because of the hormone surge your
body is receiving. Once you get adjusted to the change, the
tenderness should subside.
Shaping up Your Diet
Good nutrition before pregnancy is essential because of the resources
pregnancy and childbirth will require. If your diet is poor now, you
may be lacking in some of the key reserves you’ll need when the time
comes to make a baby. Now is the time to improve your diet and build
up your body’s immune system so it can sustain your baby and keep
him healthy. Here are some of the key ingredients your pre-pregnancy
diet should contain. You may want to consider supplements if you’re
not getting enough of these in your regular diet.
Folate: Also known as folic acid, this vitamin is critical for healthy
development of the brain and spinal cord, which takes place early in
pregnancy. Research studies have shown that women who get 400
micrograms of folate daily before conception and during early
pregnancy reduce their babies’ risk of neural tube defect (in which the
brain and spinal cord are incompletely formed) by up to 70%. Good
sources of folic acid are green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and
enriched grains.
Calcium: Your baby’s bones will need calcium to develop properly, and
you need it to keep your own bones healthy. A physiological rule of
thumb during pregnancy is that your body will opt for supplying your
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