Early Pregnancy
Getting yourself fit and healthy is one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of having a healthy baby. It is really important you do not consume alcohol or smoke during pregnancy-if you are unable to stop either or both of these, discuss this with your LMC or doctor. Another important thing to do is to make sure you take a folic acid supplement. It’s important to take extra care of yourself.
Trimesters
Pregnancy is divided into three stages called trimesters:
- first trimester: 0–13 weeks
- second trimester: 14–26 weeks
- third trimester: 27–40 weeks
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The first few weeks of pregnancy can be wonderful… but strange. It’s a very special time, when so much is happening, but you may not feel like it’s ‘official’ yet, perhaps because you haven’t told anyone. The early months are special for another reason, too: this is the time when your baby is growing most rapidly, and so it’s also the time when you need to take extra care over what you eat to keep yourself healthy to protect your baby.
As soon as you know you are pregnant, check with your doctor or LMC about any medicines you might already be taking. Always ask a pharmacist for advice on over-the-counter medicines, including things you usually take for colds, headaches, hay fever and so on, and any complementary therapies. Some are not suitable when you’re pregnant.
A ‘booking-in’ appointment with your LMC will be made for you when you are approximately 11–13 weeks pregnant. Tests such as the nuchal ultrasonic may be conducted at this time. You’ll have a chance to ask questions about your care, any tests you do or don’t want, and be able to discuss where you want to have your baby. Until then, though, unless you need special care, you may not need to see any health care staff. Some women find this lonely or worrying. If there’s anything that concerns you, check in with your doctor or LMC. If you need someone to talk to, find friends or relatives you can confide in. right from the beginning...
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