12 Ways to Survive the First Trimester
The first trimester is your baby's most critical period of development. By the end of the third month, all the organs will have developed, and your baby's arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes will have formed.
By PreggieLover 1 min read
The first trimester is your baby's most critical period of development. By the end of the third month, all the organs will have developed, and your baby's arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes will have formed.
With such rapid growth taking place, it's no wonder you're exhausted and your own body is starting to change rapidly, too.
"Growing another human being is a tough job! Your body is going through a lot of hormonal and physical changes," said Jacqueline Cornell, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist in Akron Children's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center. "Getting in the best health possible before conception is the most important way to help relieve symptoms in the first trimester and avoid problems later on during pregnancy."
This article is for general information and encouragement, not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor or midwife about your own health and your baby's.
