Congratulations – you’re having a baby! The first trimester – especially if it’s your first – is exciting. But it is also a time full of great changes, some of which are quite uncomfortable and even uncomfortable.
Growing a baby is hard work – especially during this phase of rapid cell division and initial growth from conception to about 13 weeks. As a result, many moms-to-be experience some of the most acute symptoms of pregnancy, such as fatigue, nausea, insomnia, and headaches, during the first trimester.
It’s normal to deal with physical and emotional changes as well: Your bras and pants may feel tight, you may notice that your gums are tender and inflamed, and your skin may itch or become more prone to irritation. You may have trouble sleeping (and when you do, you have unusually vivid dreams). You’re probably also adding tons of to-dos to your daily list — like going to your prenatal checkup, documenting your bump, making appointments, and going to various doctor’s appointments. All of this can give you a lot of butterflies that vacillate between the happy and worried kind.
To help you stay focused on what’s really important – taking care of yourself and the growing life inside you, we’ve created the ultimate first trimester shopping checklist. This way, during these very busy, and sometimes overwhelming, early months of pregnancy, all you have to do is click and wait for everything to ship.
Each item on this checklist has been carefully selected to meet the needs of women in their first trimester, as well as to help them capture sweet memories of this special time. So keep reading to find our favorite diary, anti-nausea remedies, and prenatal vitamins. And if you’re looking ahead, find out what you need for the second and third trimesters as well.