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2 Apr 2024

Common Complications in the 1st Trimester

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Common Complications in the 1st Trimester
Morning Sickness
While it’s a common part of early pregnancy, it can really cramp your style.
So, what's up with it? Morning sickness is primarily due to hormonal changes, specifically the rising levels of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
Tips to Manage:
Medically speaking, it usually kicks in around 6 weeks of pregnancy and tends to improve by the end of the first trimester.
However, if you’re experiencing severe symptoms like dehydration, make sure to consult your healthcare provider, as it could be a more severe form called hyperemesis gravidarum.
Bleeding and Spotting: Red Flags or False Alarms?
Experiencing some bleeding or spotting?
Before you hit the panic button, know that it’s a fairly common complication during the first trimester, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies.
Often, a little spotting isn’t a sign of anything serious.
However, it could be an early sign of a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, so it’s crucial to consult your healthcare provider for a thorough evaluation.
Reasons You Might Experience Bleeding:
Keep an eye out for additional symptoms like severe pain, cramping, or clots.
If these accompany the bleeding, make an appointment with your healthcare provider immediately for a proper diagnosis, which may include an ultrasound or blood tests.
Cramping
Feeling like your stomach is hosting a rock concert? Cramping is pretty typical during the first trimester.
Your uterus is making room for its new tenant, so some mild cramping is usually nothing to worry about.
These cramps are typically caused by uterine expansion and the ligaments stretching to accommodate your growing baby.
Ways to Alleviate Cramps:
However, if cramping is severe or accompanied by other symptoms like bleeding, it could be indicative of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
These conditions are serious and require immediate medical attention. If you’re concerned, consult your healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis.
Frequent Urination: The Never-Ending Pee Saga
We know, it seems like you’re constantly in a race to the bathroom.
Frequent urination is a common symptom, especially as your uterus expands and puts pressure on your bladder.
It’s mostly because of an increase in the hormone hCG, which increases blood flow to the pelvic area and can stimulate urination.
Tips to Manage:
Remember, frequent urination is generally nothing to worry about and usually eases up by the second trimester.
However, if you experience pain, burning, or a frequent urge to urinate, consult your healthcare provider.
You may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), which is easily treatable but requires medical attention.
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Alexus
29 Oct 2023

Has anyone experienced light cramping in their stomach during 1st trimester? Without blood.

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🪷✨Starr🪷✨
I did with my son , it's normal unless you feel them get severe or start bleeding. I would get checked out minor aches, will happen during your pregnancy all the way to birth .
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Alexzandra
Mine's not light at all. I've been having severe cramps, so different than regular period cramps, since before I got my BFP. It was my first sign something was different that cycle. But my nurse said as long as I'm not bleeding there is nothing to worry about. I hope this helps :)
27 Mar 2024

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Kasy
25 Oct 2023

Ladies!!! I am currently pregnant with my 3rd baby and I had my first ultrasound today, baby is measuring 10 wks and 2 days! I am on cloud 9 because I made half way out of my 1st trimester with no complications! Next question is will it be a...

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TeeTee
That's great Hun congrats wishing you all the best on your pregnancy
27 Mar 2024

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Kasy
thank you!
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Anetra
24 May 2023

Its a hard pill to swallow ladies the 1st Trimester we Suffer BUT, THC will help you Thank goodness for cannabis I would be so miserable without it during my 1st Trimester

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Rae
Girl I was 420 friendly before I got preggo smoked EVERYDAY . It’s definitely been hard for meeeee going cold Turkey ! I heard it helps with the nauseous my ass just scared cause this my first baby .. How much do you smoke now that you’re pregnant? And how do you smoke ?
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Anetra
Yees I agree i been smoking for years this will be my first baby as well and at first i was terrified of smoking But , my mom Told me u have to Supply your baby With Something Or unless you Will suffer more so I only Smoke to Gain an appetite never To Get extremely high just , to ease the nauseous feeling and get an appetite so honestly 7-8 puffs is good enough
27 Mar 2024

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Brittany
15 May 2023

Omg y’all I finally seen my baby and my due date is OFFICALLY due dec 1st ❤️❤️❤️ I do have sub-chronic hematomas the ultrasound lady says it’s very small nothing to worry bout which is good common in the first trimester but my baby was moving also ❤️❤️

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Deana
Awww. Congratulations. I am due December the 2nd. I hope we go the whole way♥️
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Naa
Me too girl!
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Cassie
27 Mar 2023

2nd trimester mommies who dealt with severe nausea in 1st trimester… how y’all doing? I’m 16 weeks and I’m still weak and get nauseous, but it feels like it’s getting better.

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Sommer
Yes it should start to ease up around this time probably a couple more weeks or maybe a week you should feel some relief mines didn’t go all the way away but it got much easier I still have days where I get sick and just have to stay in bed and some days where I’m good I just wish I could work lol
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Cassie
And all I wanted was to get well enough to at least work some days, but I’m nowhere near that yet. Most of my days are spent in bed, but I’m able to eat a little so that’s a plus🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️. Hoping you feel better ❤️
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Sarah
29 Dec 2022

I never thought the misery of my 1st trimester would end but 3 weeks into 2nd trimester things are getting better. Nausea is totally gone and starting to get energy back. Hang in there ladies in 1st trimester, shit should get better!!! Thinking of you all. I know it’s not easy.

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Ciera
Okay I will and what do it means when you spot in your first trimester
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Ciera
I’m 6 weeks and 3 days
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Dejha
11 Dec 2022

16 weeks and feeling better! Are leg cramps and toxicosis common in the 2nd trimester?

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Rebecca
Leg cramps = magnesium. Check with your midwife/OB on amount.
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Alyssa
28 Oct 2022

I'm only 2 weeks away from the 2nd trimester. Really hoping these headaches and morning sickness get better. Does anyone else experience daily headaches in their 1st trimester. I'm currently 10 weeks

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Kea
I didn’t experience it daily but Omg!!! I had one and just felt horrible.
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Michaela
I experience it daily but I also have an almost 2 year old who adds to them. I also had morning sickness through my entire pregnancy my first kid
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Anshi
8 Sep 2022

Hi all! I'm now in my 7th week of pregnancy. Facing lower abdominal pain every now and then. Also not able to sit or stand or do anything from last 2 days. Is this common in 1st trimester? This is my 1st pregnancy. Can u guys lemme know?

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🌜✨Yaya✨🎄
Hi,. Is it on one side? Does it occur at rest or with certain movement or position?
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Blocked user
Could be round ligament pai
27 Mar 2024

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Zoey
18 Jun 2022

What does mild menstrual like cramps mean in the 1st trimester? Btw this is my first pregnancy and I'm 2 weeks in!

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Tia
Implantation
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Izaiah
Cramping in first trimester is normal. It feels like menstrual cramps without the bleeding. I had it in both of my pregnancies. It will go away. Enjoy the pregnancy!! Congratulations 🎉
27 Mar 2024

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