How To Survive The First Trimester: Top Health Tips and Pregnancy Questions Answered
Double board certified fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD talks about health tips for the first trimester if you are pregnant. Learn about what happens in the first trimester so you can optimize your health and the health of your baby. Top questions are answered as your body is making this change.
Answered in this video:
1.What happens in the first trimester?
2.How much weight should you gain in pregnancy and the firs trimester?
3.What are normal pregnancy symptoms?
4.Is cramping normal in pregnancy?
5.Is bleeding normal in pregnancy?
6.Can you exercise in pregnancy?
7.Can you have sex in pregnancy?
8.What medications can you take for pain if you are pregnant?
9.What can you do to help nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?
10.What foods do you need to avoid when pregnant?
*This is medical education not medical advice, please ask your doctor for your own medical care and medical questions.
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6 weeks pregnant and my 1st pregnancy! Since week 4, I’ve had cramping, sore breasts and extreme fatigue. Praying all goes well. My husband and I are so excited ❤
Congrats!!
Congratulations 🙏🏾The extreme fatigue 😫😫
Hi how are you now?
@@onickaellen5024 doing good, thanks!:) I am now 11 weeks pregnant and have occasional nausea & fatigue.
@@itsjackiec that's nice ,, happy for both you and baby. 😍. i am now bleeding and having cramps like i'm on my period,, i will be back tom. for a check up. i pray this is not to worry about
I just wanted to jump on the baby train here and say im 12 weeks, SAME symptoms, the fatigue and nausea.😢 im 39 years old, plz keep me in your prayers as I will you other mommies
I turned 42 on October 2nd, then found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant about a week ago! Best of luck and healthy babies to us both!
How is ur pregnancy doing?
@@KitKat10281ty my husband thinks 42 is too old
Only 3 weeks and feeling fatigue, heartburn, nightmares/not being able to sleep, nausea, food aversions and such a strong smell sense
I am 4 weeks pregnant and finding it hard to believe I am pregnant because I got so used to it not happening every month that we have been trying. The last few months I was convinced I was pregnant, turned out to be PMS 😞 and then eventually I get hardly any symptoms apart from being super hungry which happens before my period also so I wouldn’t let myself think anything of it. Yesterday I got my first positive and then again today. Somehow it feels too good to be true. It is a very surreal feeling I am still shocked and struggling to let myself get too excited. ❤
Just got the positive today! 4 weeks for me :) I totally understand how you feel! I keep re-testing because I can't believe it's finally happening haha! Hope you have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby!!
I'm currently 9 weeks. After it not happening for 2 years, and a couple of miscarriages it's been a real mix of emotions. I did end up in hospital at 5 weeks due to sharp pains. I've had 2 scans to check on the progression. And have my official first scan in a few weeks xxx
Me too 5 months
congratulations everyone here...same story ...this was my 3rd and final attempt at ivf ...lots of struggle...now betahcg positive and can't yet believe it after 5 years of failures ...yet to sink in i am really pregnant... waiting for first scan now
I find out I’m pregnant today. 4 weeks. I’m excited to start with journey with my husband. Thanks for info
5 weeks pregnant at 40 years old! My only child is 14!! I forgot so much about being pregnant!! I am so happy KZhead is here to help! Thanks for the video!!!🎉🎉
You got this!
I'm 6 weeks....my other kids are 25,23&22!
5 weeks pregnant (almost 6!) at 42 years old, here! ❤
I'm 50 just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant today
@@melanieward3145 Congratulations!!!
My first pregnancy, only 3 weeks but feeling extreme fatigue, I can’t even move out of bed 😅
Yupiiiii after 9 years I am pregnant! So here I am watching all your videos about pregnancy after all the videos about miscarriages and infertility 😂❤ thank you for all the tips and helpful information!
Thank you for the tips! I’m 8 weeks pregnant and my expectation was that the first trimester is very important so I will eat healthy and sleep well. The reality is that I feel nauseous 24/7 and can barely eat anything (and usually I crave junk food), my sleep is ruined and I feel so tired I can’t force myself to go for a walk 😂 Also lost a couple of kilos because I can’t always find food that will not make me nauseated. Just waiting for the first trimester to pass!
Thank you for sharing your experience!! 11 weeks now, and this has been my experience too!!! Hopefully in a few weeks it will pass, and I hope you feel better soon!
This is literally me atm!! I can’t wait for this first trimester to pass!!
Honestly patiently waiting for it to pass too cos it's stressing. The nausea is real.
@@laurenoakley3729 me too
Have you tried Diclectin?
Just found out I was pregnant currently five weeks pregnant. Very excited can’t wait to meet our little miracle baby
Congrats!!
Thank you for creating this video
Hola ❤ about 7 weeks here on my first; nervous excited all the emotions! Definitely tired all the time and food has been a gamble. Prayers to all you mommas and poppas and mammas to be !
Such a valuable video I love hearing your advice. Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful!
7 weeks pregnant at 29 🤰🏻 lots of nausea and fatigue but feeling oh so happy! 🩷
For anyone having horrible nausea you will get through it I couldn’t even keep down water with my first lasted almost 3 months now pregnant with my second I have no nausea
4.5 weeks!! Lets pray that baby stays healthy and to full term!!
6 weeks and have been almost bed ridden for three weeks … I feel so so awful and new symptoms hitting almost every day including massively fast weight gain 😣 grateful for supportive content like this, Thankyou
I just find out today I will be mom soon. I don't want to hurt my baby. Thanks for this Chanel. I'm always scared it's my first time
You answered so many of my questions I've had lingering or needing to google! I'm 4.5 weeks right now and every new thing I notice I get so scared. I'm almost 31 and it's my first. Glad to know my spotting and cramping is super normal. I'm also really nauseous today and I know that's only going to get worse. Praying the little bean sticks around!!
Congrats!! So glad this video gave you some relief.
I'm currently 5 weeks and the cramping and spotting has been a huge stressor for me but this is so reassuring
Hi, I'm 5weeks4days last night had pink discharge, I'm so worried
Hello, can you make a informatory blog about NIPT and risks. And what could increase the risk. Please
Finally a video that clearly explains the cramping. Thank you. This was a great video! I’m 4 weeks at 40yrs. After less than 1 year, I’m excitingly expecting my rainbow baby. Every little ache, pressure, and thought of my age makes me nervous. I’m taking things week by week until my first scan. 🌈 🙏🏾
Don't worry I'm 50 and just found out I'm pregnant
How's it going, lovely? well, I hope
I am 41 this is baby number 8 and I’m 11 weeks pregnant… omg… please keep me in your prayers when I say a tubal ligation is in order after delivery this pregnancy is no joke…
Congrats 👏
Very good information doctor.Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 💝😊
Thank u for informing
I’m currently 4 weeks and my biggest symptom is so many burps. That and mild cramping. I’m so excited
The burps are real and all sizes 🫢😂
How is ur prego?
Ok I thought I was crazy. I know I saw gas is a common symptom so I just assumed gas through the bottom end, but man I can't stop burping!! Glad to know that's normal at this stage!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one experiencing this 😂
Can you make a video about Hypermesis Gravidarum (HG) ? Very important subject that not get enough exposure.
Yay for new video :) I’m 4 weeks pregnant today and nervous since I had a missed miscarriage 4 months ago when I was 12 weeks. Everyday is just hard to let the time go by without worry passing first trimester sounds like a dream
How are you and baby now? ❤️
@@MissSmurfey Thanks for checking in on me ❤️. I sadly found out at ay 8 week 6 day ultrasound that baby no longer had heart beat. Gut wrenching to say the least. Doc did recurrent miscarriage blood tests to see if I have blood clotting disorders or other things to see if I need blood thinners, he did genetic chromosone on baby and ALLL the tests came back normal including the baby’s genetic chromosomes (So this to us was great news it says we have normal ones in there). So he suspects I have a septum that is causing my miscarriages, a septum doesn’t allow blood flow to baby and no space and causes recurrent miscarriages. He wants to do a hysteroscopy and determine if he needs to snip off this septum to allow for full term pregnancy. I hope he is correct! It’s the 2nd leading cause of miscarriage. He also said there is a chance that I can get pregnant without the procedure and I won’t even have any issue but I would rather have him go in there and see if I have this septum problem if it prevents it. I feel very hopeful with this news. I just have to wait for my D&C to heal first then we can get going this procedure! I’m still dreaming ahead but find the most comfort listening to videos who have gone through similar and now have their rainbows 🙏 ❤️
@@missld6856 i hope he is right too so you can move forward and try again in the new year 🩵 i just had a mc too last month 7w6d 🥺💔 it was my 1st pregnancy and just turned 40. Still praying for my miracle 🙏 i just ovulated yesterday (1st cycle after mc) and the 2 week wait begins 🤞🤞🤞 wish you all the best 🫶💖
@@MissSmurfey I’m am truly so sorry for your loss :( . It’s something that not many can understand unless you’ve been there it’s so hard being in it when we want it so badly. These two pregnancies were my 1st ever as well I’m 38 soon. Our ages are fine let’s not let that interfere our thoughts we still have high chances for baby even if it takes a few tries chances are still in our favor. Thinking of you it will happen for us soon I just know it!🌈💕
@@missld6856 thank you for the encouragement 🥰 baby dust to you! ✨️💖 2023 will be our year 💞🫶🩵🤗
I’m 4 weeks this is my first pregnancy so far I’ve noticed being really tired, food cravings, and morning sickness
I m a gynecologist and can guide u on this
I just reached week 8 and have my first ultrasound tomorrow. I’m so anxious. The cramping in the beginning definitely made me think I had miscarried. But I only spotted once (about a dime size) around week 6.
Thanks Doc for this video I did not know that about the methylfolate
I am sooooo tired and not sleeping! Nausea has been awful. Been vomiting too but not really brought any food up thank god. I have food aversion and food cravings all at once. Sherbert lemons have been saving me!
Thanks
I’m 4 weeks pregnant. My second pregnancy. As I had a previous ectopic pregnancy at 6 weeks, I’m really nervous and I’m counting down the days I get to see my OB for confirmation that it’s in the uterus.
Good luck 🤞
Hi Doctor! Thank you for this wealth of info! Not pregnant yet. I have been taking Thorne Basic Prenatal. It states is has folate (1 mg as L5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L5 Metyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) - 1.7 mg DFE (%DV - 283%). I am overly concerned that I am not taking what I should and that this prenatal does not have the folic acid you have mentioned is so important. Would it be safe to add a separate folic acid only supplement, and if so, what should be the dosage of that? Thank you in advance. Many blessings for all you do for the community!
Thank you, that I can come back to this video after a year, when I finally decided to get pregnant :) It's really helpful, to be assured of all the symptoms, especially when my ob-gyn is great specialist, but not the best speaker.
I'm 4 weeks pregnant. First pregnancy since my miscarriage 4 months ago. Very nervous and excited!
Wishing you the best!
Hey, how are you doing now ❤
@@afra6322 doing great! Almost in the 3rd trimester!
Great video. Asante
I am 7 weeks and 3 and have been so sick since week 4 that I've lost a few pounds. Ive heard that can be normal but hope it doesn't last.
I’m 5 weeks 5 days! I’m 40 and praying for a healthy baby! I have sore boobs, frequent urination, extreme bloating, etc.
This was so helpful, thank you Dr! 😊 I'm glad to know that it's not a crime to eat bread or carby foods while I'm struggling with nausea and fatigue to cook balanced meals 🥰x
So glad it was helpful!!
Hey 6 weeks tomorow. Honestly it hasnt been that bad. Intense breast pain is the only thing ive noticed. Slight cramps and nausia too but honestly if i didnt know i was pregnant i wouldnt even know lol. I love my baby already and i cant wait to meet them.
Thanks for this!! Btw I’m sure you hear this all the time: you look a lot like Reese Witherspoon!
Thanks you so much for touching base on the folic acid versus folate. There is so much controversy with that and it's good to really be clear. The majority of prenatals out there have been using the methylated folates. I've only found one or two prenatals that use folic acid.
I take Jameson prenatals. It says folate and in brackets (folic acid) 1000mcg. Is this ok? I'm worried that I'm taking the wrong one. What prenatals are you taking?
Folic acid isn't naturally occurring, m.folate is. That's why there are no studies on folate, and never will be. Great info but I don't agree on that part.
what prenatsl brand do you reccomend?
What helps with gerd in early pregnancy?
Which pre natal do you recommend?! I’ve been taking ritual because their use folate and I thought that was better than folic acid, but you are saying the opposite! I’m happy to switch but can you please let us know which one you recommend?! Thank you!!
Hi doc, thanks for your sharing bout pregnancy knowledge. This is my 1st experience to accompany my wife on 6 weeks pregnancy, my Obygn doctor ask to totally maximize bedrest to prevent worst case and give medicine "microgest & folic acid" . God bless you doctor.
Hey, I can do elliptical cross trainer exercise during first trimester?
can you recomend a prenatal vitamin? I recently bought one and it says it has folate and the company wrote folate and folic are interchange.
im a lash tech, 4 weeks and i work 12 hours days - sitting for 11 of those hours. should i be worried?
How early do we need to start check ups?
Hello Dr. Crawford, can you please give us more tips about ovarian bloating after fertility treatment and what activities should we avoid? I like to stretch my waist left and right and stretch my back.. Will this be okay to do? Also, sometimes I touch my left & right abdomen and feel something inside, I feel like it gets pinched when I touch it. Is this normal?
Hi is it normal if you I don't feel any common symptoms of pregnancy, i'm almost 6 weeks. It makes me anxious since I just had a miscarried last April this year at 8 weeks. And it gives me anxiety that i don't feel anything aside from bad cramps in lower back
Can you add a separate 400 mcg folic acid on top of Ritual prenatals. ? Is that safe?
I Just found out am pregnant but don’t know what to do .. please what prenatal vitamins would you recommend. Thank you
Is it wise to dye my hair when trying to conceive?
I had a uti on my 3rd week of pregnancy, wbc of 23, itching, pee smell and brown discharge. I was prescribed curam 1gr twice daily. Already took 4 pills. Is it safe? Im very worried. My gyno says it is, but i don't know. This is my 6th ivf and its finally happening. Taking progestrone injections, clexane, and estrofem.
Hellodr..Is glutha and collagen safe for first trimester?
Hi if my lmp was on 11th June how. Many weeks am i
Thank you for this! You mentioned ginger tea to help with nausea, in general is ok to drink other herbal teas in moderation during pregnancy (for example green, chamomile or chai)? Trying to limit my coffee intake but I love a hot beverage in the fall! Thanks!
I believe no chamomile is allowed during pregnancy according to the doctors
I can't recommend specific herbal teas, but green tea and chai are not herbal as they have caffeine in them- just FYI.
Thank you so much, i just found out im pregnant and i have no idea what to do. Before i got pregnant i stopped eating meat and now im super worried that the baby is not getting enough protein. i cant figure our how much im suppose to be eating. Do you have a recommendation for that?
BFP at 11DPO I’ve been cramping since ovulation
Currently 4 weeks pregnant through IVF with Chromosomally normal girl. If I’m Cramping some, that is normal correct? When is cramping worrisome?
6 weeks pregnant now and I don't experience any morning sickness and nausea.. is it normal?
Great
Can I just say I gain weight so rapidly that when u guys say 15 to 30 lbs over cours of 9months makes me feel as if I’m doing something so wrong or I’m a beast of some sort cuz all my pregnancy’s I defiantly gained 50+ lbs
What can you take if you are allergic to Tylenol
Is Dim supplement safe to take while pregnant?
I'm taking folate should I also take folic acid too?
my OB said I am 5 weeks pregnant but invisible in ultrasound. positive in PT only. What's my case? pls help
What if you don’t feel the fatigue? I just got a early pregnancy positive test my expected period Is supposed to be in a couple of days but I was so sore in my breast. I took test. I have super sore breast and I have so much bloating. My cramps are coming on and off. 😮
Is it normal to be really hungry and craving food all the time...? I'm only halfway through my 5th week.
I am 7 weeks pregnant and I dont feel as nauseous as in week 5. I am little worried since I really dont have that many symptoms. Just tired and no appetite most of the time. I have a check up soon so I hope to see everything is fine. Even my sore breast are not that sore anymore, just little heavy but nothing else. Also my food choices are carbs and starch. I cant even think of cooking. I feel bad for eating like this.
Hi any update on your tvs, my wife is worrying also
Can high hs-crp over 10 and high esr from unknown cause Cause any problems levels been high her whole life in a first time pregnancy? Any need to worried ?
Today, I got my first positive pregnancy test. I do have bloating and for two days I had cramps like my period.
I’m 3 weeks! ❤ i had a minor miscarriage so scared hope all goes well!!
🙏
Hey how’s you pregnancy going?
I’m currently 6 weeks and sooo nervous
Thanks for this video. I have a question is a TSH of 3 in week 6 of pregnancy okay or do you think it is better to be on thyroid medication as I have read online that it is preferable for it to be below 2.5. Thanks in advance 🙏
You should really consult your endocrinologist on that. They'll ask to have your blood work done and go from there. I just know you're not supposed to take the tapazole during your first(?) Trimester. That's what happened with me and is pretty standard practice.
My TSH was over 2 so I went to doc and requested low dose thyroxine and they gave it to me. My TSH is 1 now and pregnancy is progressing well so far ❤
Is pink discharge normal at 5 weeks, also been having symptoms on and off
Great info!!, except, there’s virtually no protein in almond milk 😇 but ohhh my does cold chocolate almond milk sound so yummy
Im 4 weeks 4 days with my second pregnancy. First one i actually had twins but one didnt make it past about 4 weeks. I had noticeable pain and nausea starting 4 weeks. This time i had cramping but it went away.. mostly just bloating. I keep assuming ive miscarried. Last pregnancy test i took was at 3 weeks 4 days abd it was a lot darker than the control line. Not feeling optimistic for some reason.
My beta hcg is 112.3 but in ultrasound the sac cannot seen why??
A bit surprised by the folic acid over folate (naturally occurring) recommendation. I’ll need to dig a bit deeper
So I just have a quick question. I've been having a lot of pregnancy symptoms, including spotting and everything, implantation cramping. The cramping isn't as intense as my normal period cramps nor do they last as long. They sort of come and go. However, they are still pretty strong. Is that something I should be concerned about?
I'm experiencing the same thing
Im almost 6 weeks pregnant and besides brest tenderness/small cramps I have no other symptoms! Some mood changes and a bit of anxiety... Could I develop nausea later on? Is it normal I feel no nausea yet?
I do crossfit and go to classes. I havent super active with it for a few months. Now that im pregnant (on my 1st trimester) Im afraid of going back. Im overweight and so scared of weight gain. Everyone in my family gets hit pretty hard with weight gain and they all looked like blobs afterwards. Unfortunately we dont get that cute pregnant bellies. Im So afraid of going back to my gym, then i'm also so so afraid of the weight gain
Did they say you can not go to the gym ?
@@elizabethbell8872 my 1st appointment is in October. So no.
Mother and CHILD 😊😊
What could be the cause of continuous cramp during the first trimester
For me it was miscarriage
I'm at 7 week and 3. I have been nausea 24/7 and especially after I had something to eat. Very fatigue even though I don't do much. My first scan was ladt week at 6 week 6 day. I have a twin in scan but one one that have heart beat. Other one very small and no heartbeat. I will get scan again I 2 weeks hopefully other one will develop.
Dear, do you have any news?
On my 2weeks wait have 5days left 4 my 2 weeks wait
I’m 4 weeks from what I understand, I feel super tired and hungry 😂❤️ and mild cramps
Congrats!!
My prenatal vitamins has methylfolate, should I use folic acid in addition? I’m just over 4 weeks
I’m 7 weeks and I feel MISERABLE. I feel lucky my job is super flexible as I’m an independent contractor, cause I can barely function with the fatigue and constant nausea and upset stomach. I basically feel ill, except it’s apparently supposed to go on for at least 3-5 more weeks??
8weeks & 4days, but i feel pain in my lower abdomen like period cramps and lower back pain.. I'm so scared because it feels like im gonna have my period pain feeling.. please help pray for me, had miscarriage lastyear and want this baby so much. 😢
When can you test I’m 8 days late on my period
I am here to know that if you need any video editor
Am on 7 weeks the cramps are so bad and the vomiting made me lose 2kg i had bleeding last week my dr said its normal no risk but until when those cramps!?
Night sweats. Thought I peed myself two days in a row. 😟