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What can you expect in your first trimester?
As your baby begins to develop, you will notice some (big!) changes. Here’s what to expect in the first trimester of pregnancy:
YOUR BODY:
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Your menstrual periods will have stopped and you may have morning sickness at any time during the day or night.
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You may gain 3-5 pounds by the end of the first trimester.
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Your breasts may be tender or swollen.
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You may urinate more often.
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You may be more tired and have less energy, feel more emotional, have mood swings and cry easily.
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Bleeding gums, nosebleeds and stuffiness are common during this time.
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Prenatal vitamins will give your body key nutrients and help reduce the risk of your baby being born underweight.
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You should see your doctor once a month.
YOUR BABY:
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Your baby’s traits and gender are set when the sperm meets the egg.
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Your baby will grow from the size of a seed to about two inches long.
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The brain, nerves, heart, lungs and bones are forming.
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You may hear your baby’s heartbeat as early as six weeks.
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Ears, arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet and toes start to form by the third month.
SOURCE:
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County
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