First Trimester Overview

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

The first 12 weeks of your pregnancy are the most significant adjustment period. This episode covers everything you need to know to navigate the first trimester. Your baby is building organs and structures. You will experience some physical and emotional symptoms of pregnancy. Understanding common first-trimester symptoms can help you cope with some of the uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy. Learn what to expect at your first few prenatal appointments. Find out what to-do items you should work on this trimester. Plus, get tips on your partner’s role and how they can support you.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:07.0	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast. In this episode, we're
0:16.2	talking about the first trimester and this spans the initial 12 weeks of
0:20.8	your pregnancy. You can find the full article and all of the resources that accompany
0:26.4	this episode at pregnancy podcast.com slash first trimester.
0:34.0	Right now you can get a free copy of the
0:36.4	your birth plan buck and try pregnancy podcast premium
0:39.8	for free for seven days.
0:41.8	There are over 200 episodes exclusively available to premium members in the private
0:46.9	podcast feed. All of that content is ad free so you never have to listen to an advertisement.
0:53.0	Plus when you sign up you get instant access to the your birth plan book.
0:58.0	That walks you step by step showing you exactly how to create the birth plan for the birth experience you want.
1:04.9	Try pregnancy podcast premium for free for seven days and get a copy of the Your
1:09.8	Birth plan book at pregnancy podcast.com slash trial. In today's episode we're
1:17.5	talking about weeks one through 12 and if you want to hear what's going on this week in your pregnancy, check out the 40 weeks
1:25.8	podcast.
1:27.2	That's available everywhere you listen to audio or on the website at pregnancy podcast.com
1:33.4	week. Every episode is about six minutes long.
1:37.2	You can find out what's going on with your baby,
1:39.5	what's going on in your body, what to expect at your upcoming appointments, and a tip for dads and
1:45.8	partners.
1:46.8	Just search 40 weeks anywhere you listen to audio.
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