What should be avoided in the first months of pregnancy?

 

It is prohibited for pregnant women in the first months of pregnancy

Certainly, everything a pregnant woman does during pregnancy in the first months affects the health of the fetus from its formation until its birth. Negative habits and prohibitions for the pregnant woman also affect the health of the child in the future.

Therefore, the mother must, from the time she finds out about her pregnancy, pay attention to knowing what is forbidden and what is allowed for the pregnant woman and adhere to the doctor’s instructions, in order to preserve her health and the health of the fetus and give birth to a healthy child.

Foods prohibited for pregnant women

Processed and canned foods

This is because they contain preservatives and high levels of sugar and salt and are not nutritious. In addition, some canned foods contain certain types of bacteria that may cause harm to you and your fetus.

Unpasteurized dairy products

Undercooked meat and poultry, such as luncheon meat and burgers

Meat and poultry must be cooked well to get rid of the bacteria present in them that may affect the health of the pregnancy

Seafood rich in mercury

Seafood is one of the most important sources of protein, minerals and omega-3, which is found in several types of fish

But there are some types of fish that contain a high percentage of mercury, such as mackerel, swordfish, and shark

Pregnant women are prohibited from eating fish that contain mercury to avoid mercury poisoning, as mercury greatly affects the fetus’s nervous system.

In addition, pregnant women are also prohibited from eating raw and smoked fish

dates

It is preferable not to eat dates in the first months of pregnancy because it in turn increases uterine contractions and may lead to miscarriage

Some fruits, such as papaya and pineapple.

Foods that contain vitamin A, such as liver, because they lead to fetal malformations

Allowed for pregnant women in the first months of pregnancy

Pasteurized dairy products, such as yogurt

Vegetables-

Proteins, such as well-cooked, fat-free meat, poultry, and fish.

Foods rich in folic acid-

Folic acid helps the nervous system and spinal cord of the fetus grow properly. Moreover, folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells for the mother and fetus to avoid anemia.

Such as spinach, cabbage, lettuce, beans, and peas

Legumes, such as lentils, beans, and chickpeas.

Fruits, such as avocado, guava, oranges, and bananas, but it is recommended not to eat bananas in large quantities during the first months to avoid gestational diabetes or allergies, which may lead to other health problems.

Unsalted nuts, promote heart and brain health because they contain healthy fats and oils.

Foods that contain iron, such as eggplant, spinach, and apples.

Drink low-fat milk-

Natural juices rich in vitamins and minerals, such as orange juice

Developments that occur to the fetus during the first three months

 The baby develops rapidly during the first three months. The fetus begins to form

Brain and spinal cord

Organs begin to form. The baby's heart will also start beating during the first stage of pregnancy.

The arms and legs begin to sprout in the first few weeks.

By the end of the eighth week, your fingers and toes will begin to form.

By the end of the first trimester of pregnancy, the fetus becomes fully formed:

It is possible to determine the sex of the fetus. The cartilaginous skeleton begins to transform into solid bone. The fetus begins to move and wave. The placenta and amniotic sac are completed, and the fetus can also swallow the amniotic fluid.

Fetal growth in the first month

During the first month of pregnancy, some changes occur, as the growth of the fertilized egg is accompanied by the development of both the amniotic sac and the placenta. This sac is filled with fluid and surrounds the fetus throughout the pregnancy in order to protect the fetus.

As for the placenta, it takes a flat, circular shape and transfers food from the mother to the fetus and transfers waste in the opposite direction. The changes that occur during the first weeks of pregnancy are as follows:

The initial structures of the face and neck are formed.

The initial face of the fetus is formed, which consists of two large circles that later form the eyes.

At this stage of fetal development, the mouth, lower jaw, throat, lung, stomach, and liver are formed, along with the development of the heart and blood vessels, where red blood cells take their shape and blood circulation begins to circulate.

At the end of the first month of pregnancy, the number of fetal heartbeats is about 65 beats per minute, and its length is 6.35 millimeters, so the size of the fetus is smaller than the size of a grain of rice.

The second month of fetal growth and development

In the second month of pregnancy, the fetus grows to the point where it can be seen with the naked eye, where one can notice the beginning of the formation of the brain, which consists of two lobes, and some other features become clear, including:

The spine, elbows, knees, fingers and toes begin to form as the bones of the hands and feet begin to harden.

The face begins to form, eyes, ears, and eyelids develop, and the brain and blood vessels can be seen through the thin skin of the head.

Small buds can be observed growing on the trunk of the fetus and later forming the hands and feet.

It is also noted that there are nostrils on the fetus's face, and the heart at the end of the second month consists of 4 chambers.

The size of the head at the end of the second month is inconsistent with the rest of the body, as the length of the fetus at the end of the second month becomes more than 12.7 millimeters, that is, the size of a grain of rice.

The third month of fetal growth and development

The fetus continues to grow during this month, as its body becomes more proportional to the size of the head. At this stage of pregnancy, rapid growth of the fetus and the development of its previously formed organs and tissues are observed.

Changes that occur in the third month of fetal development

The eyes begin to move to the front of the face while the eyelids remain closed.

Fingers and nails grow and develop.

At this stage, the fetus is able to open and close its fist and mouth.

The outer ear is formed, teeth begin to grow, and both the circulatory and urinary systems continue to function.

The liver begins producing bile.

The external reproductive organs grow and begin to appear, develop, and differentiate initially.

At the end of the third month of pregnancy, the length of the fetus is approximately 7.6-10 centimeters and its weight is approximately 28 grams.

Pregnant care in the first 3 months

 What is the first trimester of pregnancy?

Pregnancy lasts for approximately 40 weeks. The weeks are divided into three groups. The first trimester is the period between fertilization of the egg by sperm (conception) and the end of the twelfth week of pregnancy. In normal pregnancies, it is not always easy to confirm the exact date of conception. In most cases, the mother may not be aware that she is actually pregnant until five or six weeks into the first trimester of pregnancy

Changes that occur to the mother during the first trimester of pregnancy

In the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's body goes through many changes. The body releases hormones that affect almost every organ in the body. The absence of the menstrual cycle is the most prominent sign of pregnancy. As the first few weeks go by, some women experience:
Fatigue and tiredness.
Frequent desire to sleep.
Lower back pain and stomach disorders.
Vomiting.
Mood Swings.
Breast swelling and increased nipple sensitivity.
heartburn.
overweight.
Headache.
Cravings for certain foods.
Disgust of certain foods.
Disgust with certain perfumes or smells.
Constipation.

Tips for pregnant women in the first three months

There is a lot of advice given to pregnant women, especially during the first three months, the most important of which is:

  Arranging an appointment to visit a doctor: A woman must arrange an appointment to visit a doctor as soon as she learns of the pregnancy. The date of this visit is between the eighth week and the twelfth week of pregnancy, and this visit may take some time; It provides clear information about the pregnant woman’s health, her husband’s health, and the family’s medical history