Sadly, it isn't limited to the mornings at all — unless you count mornings in every time zone. If you feel like screaming whenever you look at a saltine, don't panic. You have more options than you might think. Dry and bland are still the key here, but that describes more than a cracker. Dry cereal, pretzels, rice cakes, well-toasted bread and bread sticks are all suitable to stash in your purse or keep on the bedside table. It's one thing to make the commitment to exercise — it's another thing to make time for it, particularly if you're often feeling nauseous.
The best strategy is to block out a specific time in your day for working out — rather than waiting until you find half an hour to get around to it hint: You never will. For every sweet or salty junk food you're craving now, there's a healthier choice that, coupled with some willpower, can keep your taste buds — and your baby — happy. Substitute soy chips or baked chips for the greasy varieties. Or munch your way through some air-popped popcorn tossed with some Parmesan for that salty kick you crave , rice cakes or pretzels.
If your inner chocoholic is clamoring to come out, satisfy it with a cup of hot chocolate or a single-serving Fudgsicle instead of that king-sized Snickers bar. Screaming for ice cream? Fall for frozen yogurt instead — and top yours with fresh berries to score nutritional brownie points. Relax — it's perfectly safe to paint your nails. Take advantage now, since pregnancy hormones can make them grow faster and stronger than ever.
As for acrylics, there's no proof that the chemicals are harmful to you or your fetus, but to be absolutely safe, you might want to forgo those tips until your baby arrives. Non-toxic and water-based ingredients in polish might also be a good idea, as is a well-ventilated salon this is true whether you're pregnant or not.
If your hormones didn't get the memo and you find that your nails have become weak or brittle, try a clear nail hardener and reapply often plus make sure you're getting enough calcium. Sure, you already got the news from your home pregnancy test — but it doesn't hurt to hear it confirmed by a doctor, which is one reason you're probably looking forward to your very first prenatal doctor's appointment.
Expect this checkup to be exciting…and long. Ask your practitioner whether there are any COVID rules you should know about and follow before coming in for your appointment. Once you arrive, you'll have a thorough physical, including a pelvic exam, Pap smear and initial blood tests to determine your blood type, Rh factor , whether you're iron-deficient and whether your baby is at risk for chromosomal abnormalities.
You'll also be tested for sexually transmitted infections, immunity to rubella German measles and ethnic-specific genetic diseases. And you'll need to pee into a cup so your urine can be tested for glucose, protein, red and white blood cells, and bacteria.
Be prepared to answer lots of questions — health histories can take a while — but more importantly, bring a list of some of your own. Wondering whether you and Joe aka your beloved extra-foamy mocha cappuccino will have to part ways now that you're expecting?
Why your chest suddenly resembles a map of an interstate highway? If having sex can hurt your baby? Don't just sit there — ask!
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Screening tests use blood samples and ultrasound to help assess your baby's chances of having Down syndrome or other chromosomal differences. The screenings are non-invasive and don't pose any risk to you or your baby. The results can help you decide whether to have chorionic villus sampling CVS or amniocentesis to find out for sure about a potential condition. Some jobs or hobbies can be hazardous to you and your developing baby.
If you're routinely exposed to chemicals, heavy metals like lead or mercury , certain biological agents, or radiation, you'll need to tell your boss you're pregnant and make some changes as soon as possible.
High levels of chronic stress aren't good for you or your baby. Try to stress less during pregnancy by surrounding yourself with positive people, taking breaks and deep breaths, and blowing off steam by exercising, listening to music, or journaling. Read more about what expecting moms worry about , and what veteran moms wish they hadn't worried about during pregnancy.
If you're not sure where to start, check out our ultimate first-trimester pregnancy to-do list. It covers everything you may need or want to tackle now, from investigating health insurance to thinking about baby names.
A number of factors — like your baby's position in your uterus, how tall you are, whether you're having twins or multiples , and whether you've been pregnant before — may affect when and how much your pregnancy announces itself. Shorter women, and those who have short torsos, tend to show pregnancy more because there's less vertical room for their baby to fill.
Women who've been pregnant before often start showing earlier than first-time moms because their abdominal muscles have been stretched by their first pregnancy. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing.
Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. American Academy of Family Physicians. How your fetus grows during pregnancy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic. Fetal development: The 1st trimester. Fetal development. Join now to personalize. Hearing your baby's heartbeat Your baby's heart is beating between and times a minute. Morning sickness relief It's counterintuitive, but eating small meals throughout the day can help you keep nausea at bay.
Is bleeding normal? You're in your second month! Your baby at 6 weeks Tap the plus for more details. Mood swings Many pregnant women find that moodiness flares up around 6 to 10 weeks. Tender, swollen breasts Breast tenderness can be one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. Fatigue For many women, exhaustion is among the first signs of pregnancy. Metallic taste You may notice a metallic taste in your mouth during the first trimester thanks to a surge in estrogen.
A very basic heart can sometimes be seen beating in ultrasound exams at this stage. It will currently be beating at around beats per minute, about twice as fast as your heart.
Around now, you will have your first prenatal visit. Your healthcare provider will examine you, obtain necessary tests to confirm your pregnancy, and evaluate your health. If you are not already taking a suitable multivitamin with folic acid , you should ask your doctor to recommend one. Research has shown that consuming enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can reduce the risk of neural tube defects in your baby.
Neural tube defects are responsible for conditions such as spina bifida. Those who have already had a child with a neural tube defect may be advised to take a higher dose of folic acid before pregnancy and in the early weeks of another pregnancy.
A doctor can advise on the dose. In week 7 of your pregnancy, your baby is now the size of a blueberry and is making about new brain cells every minute. Your pregnancy may not be…. Find out a out the role of the hormone progesterone in the human body, how an imbalance can affect both women and men, and how it can be treated.
Morning sickness can happen at any time of day, and it is more common in the first trimester. Learn about the symptoms and what can help here.
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