10 Things I Wish I Knew in My First Trimester (From a Labor Nurse) | 273

Just found out you're pregnant and wondering "now what?" Trish is breaking down the first trimester essentials - the stuff nobody tells you until you're six weeks in and suddenly flattened by exhaustion. From what's really happening in your baby's development to the food rules, spotting fears, and when (or if) to tell people your news, this episode is the guide Trish wishes every mama had the moment she saw two pink lines.

In this episode:

Why folate (not folic acid) matters for your prenatal vitamin - and how the MTHFR gene variant plays a roleThe truth about first trimester fatigue and how to actually cope with itWhat to do if you experience spotting (and why it's more common than you think)How prenatal care is shifting toward telehealth in 2026Morning sickness vs. hyperemesis gravidarum - when to ask for helpWhat genetic screening (NIPT) can tell you, and when it's offeredNavigating the noise around pregnancy vaccinesFood safety musts: what to skip and what's actually fineWhen to share your pregnancy news - and why it's nobody's call but yoursTrish's own experience with nine pregnancies, six live births, and three losses

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Helpful Timestamps:

00:00 First Trimester Tips02:10 Prenatal Folate Basics02:53 Fatigue03:48 Spotting and When to Call04:23 Appointments and Telehealth05:45 Morning Sickness Help06:25 Genetic Screening NIPT06:59 Vaccines and Food Safety08:07 Sharing Pregnancy News

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