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S2 Ep:16 Your First Trimester Survival Guide
Early pregnancy can feel exciting, exhausting, confusing… and sometimes all at once. In this first episode of Season 2, I’m kicking off with a gentle, evidence-based guide to surviving (and understanding) the first trimester.
Even if it looks like not much is happening on the outside, your body is doing a LOT of work behind the scenes — and there is a reason you feel so tired.
In this episode, we cover:
A little life update from me
What’s actually happening in your body during the first trimester
Practical ways to manage early pregnancy exhaustion while juggling life, work, and other children
Nausea, vomiting, food aversions and hydration — plus when to seek help
Bleeding in early pregnancy
Supplements to discuss with your GP or midwife (including folate and iodine)
What to start thinking about during early pregnancy
🔗 Helpful links mentioned in this episode:
Episode: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (Season 1)
Episode: Choosing Your Pregnancy Care (Season 1)
Free guide: Choosing the Right Pregnancy Care for You
Want to work with Lauretta to prepare for Birth - find all my offerings both in-person and online here
This episode is proudly sponsored by Australia’s favourite pregnancy pillow Sleepybelly Pregnancy Pillow
Other References;
NSW Health – Folic acid & iodine recommendations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/pregnancy/Pages/vitamins-minerals.aspx
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby – Vitamins & supplements information: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/vitamins-and-supplements-during-pregnancy
RANZCOG – Planning for Pregnancy guidance (folic acid): https://www.ranzcog.edu.au/ (search “Planning for Pregnancy”)
NHMRC – Iodine supplementation statement: (search “Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women NHMRC”)
The Women’s – Food & nutrition in pregnancy: https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/a-healthy-pregnancy/food-nutrition-in-pregnancy
Disclaimer: The information and resources shared in this podcast are for educational purposes only and are not intended to replace medical or midwifery advice. Any decisions about your care should be made in partnership with your healthcare provider. If you’re a health professional, we encourage you to use this information as a discussion point within your workplace or professional practice.While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or relevance to your specific situation. The Midwife Memos podcast is not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of this content. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional for any medical or midwifery concerns.
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By Lauretta HamiltonEarly pregnancy can feel exciting, exhausting, confusing… and sometimes all at once. In this first episode of Season 2, I’m kicking off with a gentle, evidence-based guide to surviving (and understanding) the first trimester.
Even if it looks like not much is happening on the outside, your body is doing a LOT of work behind the scenes — and there is a reason you feel so tired.
In this episode, we cover:
A little life update from me
What’s actually happening in your body during the first trimester
Practical ways to manage early pregnancy exhaustion while juggling life, work, and other children
Nausea, vomiting, food aversions and hydration — plus when to seek help
Bleeding in early pregnancy
Supplements to discuss with your GP or midwife (including folate and iodine)
What to start thinking about during early pregnancy
🔗 Helpful links mentioned in this episode:
Episode: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (Season 1)
Episode: Choosing Your Pregnancy Care (Season 1)
Free guide: Choosing the Right Pregnancy Care for You
Want to work with Lauretta to prepare for Birth - find all my offerings both in-person and online here
This episode is proudly sponsored by Australia’s favourite pregnancy pillow Sleepybelly Pregnancy Pillow
Other References;
NSW Health – Folic acid & iodine recommendations: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/pregnancy/Pages/vitamins-minerals.aspx
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby – Vitamins & supplements information: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/vitamins-and-supplements-during-pregnancy
RANZCOG – Planning for Pregnancy guidance (folic acid): https://www.ranzcog.edu.au/ (search “Planning for Pregnancy”)
NHMRC – Iodine supplementation statement: (search “Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women NHMRC”)
The Women’s – Food & nutrition in pregnancy: https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/a-healthy-pregnancy/food-nutrition-in-pregnancy
Disclaimer: The information and resources shared in this podcast are for educational purposes only and are not intended to replace medical or midwifery advice. Any decisions about your care should be made in partnership with your healthcare provider. If you’re a health professional, we encourage you to use this information as a discussion point within your workplace or professional practice.While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or relevance to your specific situation. The Midwife Memos podcast is not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of this content. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional for any medical or midwifery concerns.