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Pregnant for the First Time? Here’s What to Expect in the First Trimester

August 11, 2021

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Congratulations on becoming a soon-to-be new mom! Being pregnant is an exciting experience, but it can also be accompanied by the unknown. Throughout the weird symptoms and fluctuating emotions, remember this: It is perfectly okay to feel freaked out and conflicted. Here are some changes you may likely face in the first 12 weeks after fertilization.

Baby Bump

Obviously! You’re developing little one will start demanding more and more room as the weeks progress, taking over your midsection. You’ll start to see that shiny new baby bump and probably a bit of weight gain.

Tender, Swollen Breasts

One of the first indications you might be pregnant is tender breasts. Hormonal changes can make your breasts sensitive and sore. Once your body adjusts to the changes, the tenderness will likely subside after a few weeks.

Unexpected Mood Changes

There probably isn’t an emotion you won’t experience at some point during your pregnancy. In the first trimester, moms-to-be might feel happy, anxious, tired, sad, and impatient – all within an hour or five minutes of each other. Producing a tiny human adds emotional stress to your life, so just be prepared for some bumps in the road.

Food Cravings

Fifty to 90% of women have specific food cravings during pregnancy.1 Blame it on the rapid-fire hormones or maybe just the comfort these specific tastes bring. Some common cravings include ice cream and candy, cheese, starchy carbs, and fast food. But don’t be alarmed if your cravings lean to the strange. Boiled eggs and horseradish, anyone?

Morning Sickness

Hormones are the culprit once again, triggering waves of sea sickness-like nausea, which is typically worse in the mornings but can happen any time of the day or night. Morning sickness often occurs from an aversion to certain smells and foods or after eating. With or without vomiting, morning sickness won’t cause any harm to your baby.2

Frequent Urination

You may find yourself visiting the little girl’s room more often during your first trimester. That’s because your body increases its amount of blood flow when you are pregnant, which then causes your kidneys to process extra fluids that end up in your bladder. At the same time, your growing uterus begins to push against your bladder. Sticking with water, milk, or 100% juice instead of caffeinated beverages can help decrease your need to go.

Skin Changes

That “pregnancy glow” is a real thing, and it just might be the one bodily change you look forward to! The increased hormone levels cause your glands to produce more oil, making your face shiny. And the increased blood circulation gives you that rosy look.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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