Severe morning sickness also might run in families. The nausea and vomiting that happen in severe morning sickness are so extreme that they can harm the mother and the baby. Not being able to keep down food makes it hard for the mom to meet her nutritional needs. So she might lose weight. And a loss of fluids, combined with the loss of stomach acid from vomiting, can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Treatments used for morning sickness, such as eating dry crackers in the morning or a bland diet, may be recommended for women with extreme morning sickness.
But these might not help with severe symptoms. Some women might get medicine to stop the vomiting, either by mouth or through an IV. The doctor might recommend eating foods with ginger or taking vitamin B6 supplements to help ease nausea. It can also help to:. If a woman feels anxious or depressed about her condition, talking to a therapist or counselor might help her cope with her feelings.
With treatment, women with severe morning sickness can feel better and get the nourishment they need so they and their babies thrive. And lifestyle changes can help ease nausea and vomiting and make the pregnancy more enjoyable.
Fatigue is common in the first and third trimesters. Try to go to bed earlier to gain some extra winks. If your work schedule is flexible, see if you can get to work a little later. Your body is working hard, and keeping yourself refreshed is important. Another way to boost your energy is to exercise. If you were exercising before getting pregnant, you can usually continue exercising throughout your first trimester with little change.
Check with your doctor before starting any new fitness routines, or if you have any questions or concerns about safely exercising during pregnancy. Here are a few things you can get started on during week 7. Many women have their first prenatal visit this week or at week 8.
Your first visit will be the longest and most extensive checkup. During the visit, your doctor or midwife will review your health history, determine your approximate due date, identify pregnancy risks, and give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam with Pap smear. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests exercising 30 minutes a day to support a healthy pregnancy.
Yoga, walking, and swimming are great options. Smoking increases the risk of complications during pregnancy, such as low birth weight and premature labor.
It may also cause problems with the baby after birth. It can be difficult to quit cold turkey, and smoking cessation products may be unhealthy for your developing baby.
Ask your doctor for help. Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy are complications that may occur in the first trimester. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that forms outside of the uterus, often in one of the fallopian tubes. You may have normal early pregnancy symptoms without being aware that the embryo is developing outside your womb.
An ectopic pregnancy cannot survive. If left untreated, the area surrounding the embryo eventually ruptures. Miscarriage results in the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks, or the first trimester, of pregnancy. While you can still have one up to week 20, after you have passed your 12th week of pregnancy your odds of miscarriage are much lower.
Call your doctor if any of these warning signs occur:. One symptom you may be experiencing around this week of pregnancy is frequent urination. Hormonal changes and increased blood volume are to blame for this.
Now that there's more fluid in your system, it means more for your kidneys to process, and as a result, more urine is produced. Instead of cutting back on your fluid intake, stay hydrated by drinking more water than you did before you were pregnant. Experts recommend about 10 cups of fluids per day. Healthy habits should take center stage now. At seven weeks pregnant, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:. Excess salivation.
You may notice more saliva than usual, often accompanying the nausea and vomiting of morning sickness. It may feel weird, but this is just another strange, yet normal part of pregnancy for many women. Food cravings or aversions. Feel like pickles and chocolate for dinner? Your food preferences and tolerance for odors may change during this time, and these changes are most likely caused by hormones.
If you find yourself craving any non-food items, like dirt or chalk, talk to your healthcare provider right away. As if you needed another trip to the bathroom!
At seven weeks, diarrhea is usually nothing to worry about. It may be one of the gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation or indigestion that you might experience due to fluctuating hormones. Try adding foods like applesauce, oatmeal, and bananas to your diet to help absorb any excess water, and stay hydrated, as diarrhea can lead to dehydration.
Light spotting at seven weeks pregnant is considered normal, especially after sex. If you notice heavier bleeding , call your healthcare provider. Your uterus is expanding, so some discomfort is to be expected. If the cramping is severe or long-lasting, or if you feel pain other than cramping, call your healthcare provider. You may continue to feel exhausted this week.
Your levels of the hormone progesterone are quickly increasing, and it's this hormone that can make you feel sleepy.
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