Experiencing the first 12 weeks of pregnancy can vary from person to person. Some women are sick and queasy from day one. Others not for one day. Some women don’t even know they are pregnant for much of the first trimester, while others feel implantation cramping and know from the first week.
Whatever your experience during the first weeks of pregnancy, there are some physical changes that are quite common:
- Fatigue – Don’t be surprised if you feel sleepy and tired during your first trimester. It takes a lot of energy for a baby to grow. Give yourself permission to rest whenever you feel tired.
- Nausea and Heartburn – In most cases morning sickness (which can happen at any time of the day) and heartburn will subside by the second trimester. Reducing stress in your life and eating small, frequent meals can help. Try sipping peppermint tea, nibbling saltines, and wearing looser fitting clothes to make yourself comfortable.
- Breast Changes – Breast tenderness and swelling are normal in the first trimester, and these symptoms generally subside by the second trimester.
Download the Family Birth Center’s Education and Resource Guide to Pregnancy and Childcare or visit our Birth Center Resources page for more information.
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