Pregnancy tips for first time moms.

 

So, you’ve gotten over the delight of being pregnant. Now, despite the joy of having a little one growing in your belly, you and your significant other need to deal with the nagging symptoms of pregnancy. Here you have six practical Pregnancy tips for first time moms. Ready? Let’s get started.

Pregnancy tips for first time moms.

1. Get plenty of rest.

Most likely, you will be more tired than ever before during the first trimester of your pregnancy, usually the symptoms improve greatly when you reach the second trimester. Therefore, listen to your body and go to bed or take naps when you feel that you need to. This may also mean cutting back on obligations or going out with friends. Do not let yourself worry about housework, errands, or getting ready for the baby, which needs to be done, so let the things that can wait, wait.

2. Ask and accept help.

You may have aversions to foods in the first trimester or simply just do not have the desire to cook. Prepare a list of food items that you enjoy and ask your husband to prepare the meals each night or a few nights per week. Alleviating the stress of having to deal with food aversions at the grocery store and over the stove will help alleviate some of the nausea you may be feeling. Not only that, but if you are like me and working full time, you are tired in the evenings and will not feel like cooking or cleaning.

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3. Cook in bulk for the week.

You will find that you have a little more energy for a few hours on the weekends. Snatch up those moments of energy to make a one-dish meal for the week (soups, casseroles, lasagnas, stews) so that you have something on the nights you lack the desire and energy to cook.

4. If you are experiencing nausea, try different remedies to alleviate it.

There are many tips out there to ease the nausea, such as eating crackers in the morning before you get up, eating crackers all day, drinking ginger tea, and drinking ginger ale. I did not find these things to help with my nausea. One of the things that helped me was eating black licorice, eating grilled cheese sandwiches all day, and drinking lemonade. So, what works for one does not work for all. Try different things.

Related post you might like to read if you want to alleviate morning sickness: Ways to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy.

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5. Exercise if you are able to.

Exercises like walking, swimming and cycling are safe for moms, avoid over doing them. But if you can, exercise will keep you not only in shape, but more energetic, relaxed, happy and motivated. Always get the doctors approval first.

6. Call your doctor.

If you have concerns about anything! Your doctor will assure you more than the books or anyone else for that matter. Ask your doctor for one book that their practice recommends and stick with that book. If you feel the need to buy several books on the market, do not let yourself get worried about all of the things they discuss in these books. Avoid getting worry or stressed for no reason.

 

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Final thoughts with Pregnancy tips for first time moms.

In my opinion, during pregnancy, one of the most challenging trimesters is the first one, so it is essential to know how to deal with all the changes in your body with some useful tips that will allow you to spend this time the best you can.

Lastly, don’t forget to have fun during your first trimester as well! Cherish all of the changes and experiences your body goes through during pregnancy as it forms a little miracle inside your womb. This time will also pass quickly.

I hope this post helps you to cope with all the discomfort that the first trimester of pregnancy brings. Feel free to share your thoughts with me. Thanks for reading.

Zadi, xo.