This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am focusing exclusively on the first trimester of pregnancy!! It’s an ask me anything style episode which I LOVE doing for you guys!
All the questions on today’s show were submitted via Instagram stories. I selected a bunch that I wanted to answer with more detail than I can on Instagram – and this episode was born!
If you are in the first trimester and want to learn more, know that way back in Episode 35 I did another first-trimester FAQ episode that you can check out after this one.
Are you ready to learn how to tackle nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and so much more? Let’s get into it!
Questions inside the episode
- What changes to make in your lifestyle as soon as you get a positive test?
- Once you get a positive test, how soon should you see a provider for the first checkup?
- How to deal with the anxiety of waiting for the first appointment?
- How often do you go to prenatal appointments?
- Is it normal to have little to no symptoms?
- When to call about spotting?
- What’s the science behind morning sickness?
- What to eat when you can’t keep anything down?
- When is a good time to announce your pregnancy?
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