Ah the joys of pregnancy. What woman doesn't remember that little thrill of excitement when they first find out that they are expecting? After the initial rush of joy wears off, it hits you, you're pregnant! You are responsible for a new life, a living being growing inside YOU! Then the anxiety sets in, the worry, the curiosity, and the confusion. You think, what am I supposed to do, what should I eat, what should I avoid? How do I insure that this little person is the healthiest, happiest person on the planet? For the first time mom, this is probably the scariest part of the pregnancy, thinking they don't have enough information.

First time mothers experience a lot of anxiety. Not only the excitement at the anticipation of the new birth, but also fear and doubt. All mothers worry that they don't have what it takes to get through the pregnancy or that they will do something wrong, especially first time moms. Expecting mothers get a lot of advice, and I mean A LOT of advice from friends, family members, and health care practitioners and even from the media on what to do and what not to do when pregnant. Most first time moms, even the ones that have done their research are unprepared for what to expect during pregnancy. Their bodies and emotions change as their pregnancy progresses and having never experienced this before can lead to some pretty stressful situations for a first time mom.

The first trimester of pregnancy is the most important to fetal growth and development. This is when the fetus forms, the brain and other organs grow and develop. It is also probably the most confusing time for first time moms. The mother experiences extreme physical changes as well as hormonal changes which can confuse and even scare first time moms. The thing to remember is that most of these changes are perfectly normal.

Prenatal care is of the utmost importance during the first trimester. It may seem like an inconvenience to go through the medical regime of checkups, exams, and barrage of tests and other medical procedures that go along with pregnancy, but these procedures are designed to give your new baby the best outlook and future good health. Find out what kinds of exams and tests will be performed during your pregnancy. Knowing what kind of tests are being run to insure yours and your babies health while pregnant can help alleviate fear of disease and disorders that all new moms worry about even without cause. Pelvic exams can seem invasive during pregnancy,

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