Please share an interesting fact about my baby during the first trimester of pregnancy.

By: By 6.5 weeks gestational age, a fetal pole and heart beat can be detected by ultrasound.

Diabetes: Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy accelerates during pregnancy. You need an eye exam.

The: The minimum requirement for a positive pregnancy is bhcg rising 80%, doubling every 48 hrs.

Eat: Eat healthly, exercise atraumatically, avoid medications, either otc, unlessed ok'ed!

Tell: Tell anyone prescribing medications for you that you are pregnant; some meds are dangerous to baby!

The: The heart and nervous system are formed around 6-8 weeks (before you even know you are pregnant).

People: People feel that the fetal heart beat rate is indicative about fetal sex. This is not the case.

Yoga: Yoga and meditative breathing can help reduce the severity of symptoms associated with pregnancy.

The: The fetal hearbeat can be visible at 5 weeks of pregnancy.

Vitamin: Vitamin B9 (folate) taken when pregnant can decrease the chances of a fetal neural tube defect.

Pregnant: Pregnant women need 600 mcg of vitamin B9 (folate / folic acid) per day.

There: There is no correlation between the fetal heart rate and the baby's sex.

Lots: Lots of women think their sleep position will negatively affect the baby. It won't!

Do: Do at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, such as biking or walking, so stay healthy.

Instead: Instead of wine, you can drink apple juice at a party.

You: You don't need to gain much weight to have a healthy developing baby. Eat a normal balanced diet.

Your: Your food cravings can start in the first trimester.

First: First trimester of pregnancy is the most important time in your life to avoid hazardous substances.

The: The majority of miscarriages occur because of a genetic problem in the conception.

B4: Before age 35, the risk of miscarriage is about 1 in 5 known pregnancies. Risk doubles over age 35.

Tests: Tests now exist to check fetal dna in mother's blood. It is a new screening test for down syndrome.

The: The first trimester screen between 11-13 wks involves ultrasound and blood test. Screens for downs.

The: The majority of miscarriages occur before 10 weeks of pregnancy.

The: The majority of miscarriages are due to genetic abnormalities in the devloping fetus.

The: The beta HCG level usually doubles every three days in normal pregnancy, but not always.

The: The beta HCG level usually fails to double every three days when a pregnancy fails, but not always.

The: The first trimester screen uses ultrasound and a blood test to screen for down syndrome.

Not: Not all women have morning sickness. If you are lucky it will be mild or nonexistent!

Substitute: Substitute lemonade for beer or wine.

Snack: Snack on healthy natural foods often, avoiding processed/commercial products.

Do: Do not use artificial sweeteners or drink soda, try raw sugar or stevia and lemon water.

By: By the end of the first trimester it has all its fingers and toes and can even suck its thumb!

Your: Your baby's heart starts beating by the 22nd day of pregnancy.

Of: If your tummy is pointy it does not necessarily mean it's a boy.

Prevent: Prevent vomiting: let others shop and cook. Limit exposure to strong odors.

Stop: Stop smoking if you do and don't drink alcohol. Ftmber your multivitamin with folic acid. Eat well, .

Fetal: Fetal development during the first trimestre is the most active.And you baby grows quickly.

The: The heart tissue is developing. You can see heart beat on ultra sound.

Ignore: It's a myth that: as soon as you are pregnant, you are going to have fainting as the first sign!

Ignore: Nausea is common during the first trimester - but it usually gets better after about 10 to 12 weeks.

Ignore: During the first trimester pregnancy all of your babies organs are being formed completely.

Ignore: All the organs are fully formed by the end of the first trimester; after that - growth ; maturation.

Ignore: Don't smoke, drink (even a tiny bit), and avoid caffeine. Take prenatal vitamins too.

Ignore: First trim. Is when organs start to develop. Most caution needs to be taken now for baby's health.

Ignore: An ultrasound can usually determine your baby's sex by 4and 1/2 to 5 months or 18-20 weeks.

Ignore: Avoid green tea as it can block folic acid, consider water flavored with a splash of fruit!

Ignore: Drink plenty of water, 1/2 wt in oz/d, avoid toxins and exposures of all types.

Ignore: This is one of the most rapid growth rate occurring for the baby.

Ignore: Infant mortality rates are higher for moms who initiate prenatal care after the first trimester.