Trimester 1,2,3,4,5- Pregnancy and Beyond, You can Survive The first trimester is the earliest phase of pregnancy. It starts on the first day of your last period -- before you’re even actually pregnant -- and lasts until the end of the 13th week.

The changing body 1. Fatigue 2. Morning sickness 3. Breast tenderness 4. Bleeding

Emergency Symptoms During the First Trimester 1. Severe abdominal pain 2. Heavy bleeding 3. Severe dizziness 4. Rapid weight gain or too little weight gain

Prenatal vitamin

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Ob-Gyn visits

What/how much should I eat during pregnancy?

Exercise

Avoid putting pressure on your abdomen. Get rest and move your body to keep your muscles healthy. Bring up any concerns with your doctor.

 

Cases to avoid? 1. Total joints- Bone cement aka methyl methacrylate- O2 mask, Z 2. Radiation- maximal fetal dose should not exceed 0.5 rem/ 50mrem/ month- ionizing radiation XRAY, IR-->double lead, step out, fetal dosimeter 3. Cytotoxic agents- chemotherapy, HIPEC 4. Peds- inhaled inductions with nitrous 5. CMV - Transplant cases 6. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) --Noise→ fetal hearing

Childcare- nanny vs daycare 1. Consider your lifestyle and specific needs 2. Get childcare lined up ASAP, especially if you live in a big city

Maternity leave/ FMLA rules 1. Do research on your hours etc. early on to take care of future you

 

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