Trimester 1: Questions You May Ask Your Ob-gyn

First Trimester

1st Trimester: Health & Nutrition

• What kinds of food should I eat? Which should I avoid?

• What medicines can I take?

  ○ If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, you should also ask about how your pregnancy will effect your health.

• Should I be taking vitamins or other supplements? What kind?

• How much weight should I be gaining throughout the pregnancy?

1st Trimester: Pregnancy 

• What screenings do I need? Does the hospital offer special packages that I can take advantage of?

• What can help with morning sickness?

• What symptoms should I expect?

1st Trimester: Safety 

• What qualifies as an emergency?

• Does my line of work pose any threats to my unborn child?

• How much housework can I do?

1st Trimester: Activities

• Which exercises are safe for me to do?

• Is it safe to get my hair dyed and to get massages?

• How much can I travel?

• How can I have sex safely?

1st Trimester: Others

• When may I call/message you for questions?