Your Body
What to expect
You are completing your first trimester. You feel your energy levels coming back. A little bump is starting to show! Hopefully, your morning sickness may be coming to an end.
Baby size
What to expect
Your baby is the size of a Narangi (about 80 – 85 mm long and 85 gms).
Your Baby
What to expect
Baby is moving constantly. He/she can stand up straight! Development is taking place, with hair growth and functioning kidney allowing for the passage of urine.
Taking care
Tips
- Do gentle pelvic floor exercises
- Take advantage of your burst of energy! Get light to moderate exercise. This helps reduce chances of gestational diabetes.
- You should be measuring your weight regularly. If you started on an average weight you would have gained about 5.5 – 6 Kgs by now.
- Eat regularly – small amounts every 2 hours. Eat slowly – starting meals with water.
- Have fresh food – they provide more vitamins and minerals.
- Stay cool – wear loose clothes
Ask your doctor
Questions
- How safe is it to take medication? Can I take pain relievers?
- I have a sick mother-in-law at home. What precautions do I need to take when caring for her?
- I feel very fatigued. Is that common in the second trimester?
- I have noticed light spotting. Is that natural?
- Do I need to take special pregnancy vitamins?
Your to do list
Action points
- Find out about your maternity rights and benefits at your workplace.
- Find out about available government programmes for pregnant women and maternal health.
- Get blood pressure checked.
- Get weight checked.