What You Need to Know About the First Trimester

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Do you find yourself Googling everything you feel or don’t feel to find out if it’s ‘normal’ in the first trimester of pregnancy? You’re not alone. That’s why there’s so much information out there! The problem is: what sources can you trust?

In this episode, you’ll get first-trimester information and questions answered by Dr. Lora Shahine – a source you already know and trust.

In this episode devoted entirely to the first trimester, Dr. Shahine talks about common experiences and things you might want to get checked out. She answers the top questions she hears from her own first-trimester patients and gives expert tips for a healthy start to your pregnancy. 

If you’re not quite ready for this episode yet, save it for later. Take care of yourself, and remember to always consult with your own doctor about your care. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[2:24] What is going on in your body during the first trimester?

[4:45] Common symptoms during the first trimester

[10:10] Top first-trimester questions: 

  • weight gain

  • cramping

  • bleeding/spotting

  • foods to avoid

  • exercise

[17:15] Tips for taking care of yourself during the first trimester

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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