Baby First Trimester: A Time of Change

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You have just found out that you are pregnant. Congratulations! Learn about the changes in the first trimester that occur in your life and in the life of your baby.

Month 1- The child growing inside of you is barely a centimeter long and resembles a tadpole. At this stage it is an embryo. No one will be able to tell that you are pregnant just by looking at you, but you will notice that your body is feeling different.

A common occurrence during the first month is morning sickness. At the start of their pregnancy, most women feel intense nausea with or without vomiting. If the nausea continues throughout the day, eating becomes difficult. Woman lose weight their first few months because they can’t keep any food down or the morning sickness takes away their appetite.

Month 2- The child is still called an embryo at this stage. It has grown to just a little over an inch in length. The brain and spinal cord have begun to form as well as limb buds. The majority of the body is the head at this point.

Morning sickness may still be a constant companion. After the first trimester, it subsides in most women. The breasts are enlarging and becoming tender. The abdomen is still relatively flat because the child is small yet. Some women experience frequent urination, bloating, headaches, and/or fatigue. Allow the body to adjust to the new life inside and go with the flow.

Month 3- The child is now called a fetus. The fetus is two to three inches long and has taken on a more human form. Various organs of the circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems are developing. Because the fetus is so small, the sex is hard to determine via ultrasound even though the sexual organs have developed.

As the nausea and vomiting of morning sickness passes, the appetite returns with a vengeance. All of the sudden everything looks good. Moms-to-be should be careful not to gain too much weight at any one time. Giving in to cravings every once in a while is okay, but try to keep it as healthy as possible. The dark area of the breast (areola) will become darker and the sweat glands of this area stand out like goosebumps on the breasts. There is no cause for concern.

Experiencing pregnancy is often a fantastic and scary time for women. While they are happy about the new life, they are thrown off guard by their rapidly changing bodies. If you are concerned about anything, even if it is mood swings, talk to your obstetrician. She can calm your fears and give you peace of mind.

Don’t wait until AFTER the baby arrives to start thinking about getting back in shape. You’ll find plenty of advice in the Slim Mom Secrets guide, including TRIMESTER by TRIMESTER videos and audio recordings to help you stay fit and healthy during and after pregnancy. Your baby and your hormones will thank you!