The 40 weeks of pregnancy often are grouped into three trimesters. Each trimester lasts about 3 months:
First Trimester(1-3 months):
- Eat frequent and smaller meals
- Stay active and pursue moderate exercises.
- Stay hydrated and avoid stressful activities.
- Quit smoking, drinking, and cut down on consumption of caffeine
- Get relief from pregnancy sickness
- Start doing your pelvic floor exercises
- Check before taking any medications
Contact Doctor if
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Severe pain in the abdomen
- Burning sensation when you urinate
- Fever over 101 degrees
- Abnormal swelling of arms and legs
Second Trimester(4- 7 months):
- Increase your calorie consumption to 2200 calories per day.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Engage in mild exercise and relaxation techniques.
- Keep your leg elevated in case of swelling.
- Take warm baths to relieve body aches.
- Sleep on your left side with some support for your belly for better sleep
- Think about your maternity leave
- Avoid sports or any activities that carry a high risk of falling or trauma to the abdomen.
- Track your weight gain
- Try a relaxation technique
Contact Doctor if:
- Sudden weight gains and increased edema.
- Itchy skin followed by nausea, fatigue, jaundice, and loss of appetite.
- Extreme thirst Frequent and copious urination.
- Vision changes
- Vaginal bleeding
- High fever over 101 degrees
- Severe pain in the abdomen
Third Trimester(7-9 months):
- Increase calorie consumption to 2400 calories each day.
- Get as much rest as you can.
- Use a pregnancy pillow for maximum support when you sleep.
- Stay hydrated
- Wear compression socks to relieve leg pain
- Educate yourself about labor and delivery.
- Be aware of your baby's movement
- Get to know your contractions
Contact Doctor if:
- A stringy mucus-like discharge that is pink or brown in color from the vagina
- Longer and more prominent contractions
- Water breaking
- Vaginal bleeding
- Headache or any visions changes
- High Fever over 101 degrees
References: https://www.babydestination.com/pregnancy-stages-care-tips-trimester-by-trimester
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1051123/first-trimester-your-essential-pregnancy-to-do-list
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/calendar#third-trimester