What should I do in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?

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First trimester: your essential pregnancy to-do list

Arrange your first appointment with your midwife.
Take a supplement.
Check before taking medicines.
If you smoke, it’s time to quit.
Cut out alcohol.
Cut down on caffeine.
Learn what to eat and what not to eat.
Get relief from pregnancy sickness.

Why are the first 12 weeks of pregnancy considered to be the most important?

The fetus is most vulnerable during the first 12 weeks. During this period of time, all of the major organs and body systems are forming and can be damaged if the fetus is exposed to drugs, infectious agents, radiation, certain medications, tobacco and toxic substances.

Is 12 weeks considered early pregnancy?

The first trimester begins on the first day of your last period and lasts until the end of week 12. This means that by the time you know for sure you’re pregnant, you might already be five or six weeks pregnant!

When do you start showing in pregnancy NHS?

If it’s your first pregnancy you might not start showing until at least week 12. However, if this isn’t your first baby, you may start showing sooner, as the muscles in your uterus (womb) and belly may have been stretched from your last pregnancy. Pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period.

What’s the hardest week in first trimester?

Pregnancy is different from woman to woman, but most agree that the first trimester is the most difficult. This phase lasts from week 1 to week 12 and is often marked with the harshest pregnancy symptoms.

What percentage of pregnancies miscarry before 12weeks?

The first trimester of pregnancy is considered weeks 0 to 13. About 80 percent of miscarriages happen in the first trimester. Losses after this time occur less often. March of Dimes reports a miscarriage rate of only 1 to 5 percent in the second trimester.

Can you feel kicks at 12 weeks?

Week 12: Your baby should start to move, but you probably won’t be able to feel anything, because the baby is still so small. Week 16: Some pregnant women will start to feel tiny butterfly-like flutters. The feeling might just be gas, or it might be the baby moving.

Does the father determine gender?

It’s all about Dad’s genes A man’s X and a woman’s X combine to become a girl, and a man’s Y combines with a woman’s X to become a boy. But if the sperm don’t have equal Xs and Ys, or if other genetic factors are at play, it can affect the sex ratio.