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The first trimester of pregnancy can be very difficult to get through. You could be struggling with nausea, extreme fatigue, bloating, mood swings, soreness, or all of the above. We’re here to help you survive with practical tips to help manage and relieve your symptoms! Surviving Nausea Feeling queasy? Ginger, peppermint, and lemon are three natural ingredients that are known to help reduce nausea. There are a few ways you can use them, such as: · Drinking them in tea/hot water · Adding them to smoothies · Adding them to meals · Using their essential oils Ginger ale is also effective for nausea. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if the ginger ale doesn’t initially work by itself. Additionally, eating small and frequent meals of bland foods like crackers can help settle your stomach. Surviving Fatigue Constantly tired? There are a few things you can do to boost your energy. · Eat often. Just like with nausea, having regular small snacks/meals can help with fatigue. The more nutritious the meal, the better. · Get quality rest. You may need to take naps during the day or go to bed earlier to get more sleep. · Stay hydrated. Consistently drinking water is key to keeping yourself healthy and energized. Your body is working overtime to support your baby. During that amazing process, you’re going to feel fatigued. Remember that it’s okay to rest and take breaks! Surviving Soreness Are your muscles sore and tight? Here are some ways to relieve the pain and discomfort. · Gentle exercises. Going on daily walks can help keep your circulation moving and loosen up your muscles. · Stretching. Slow and safe stretching is very effective at relieving sore muscles. · Massages. Gently massaging the sore areas is a great way to relieve tension. Surviving Bloating Feeling bloated and uncomfortable? You can help reduce these symptoms by: · Go on walks. Taking some time to go on a walk, especially after a meal, can help your digestion and relieve your bloating. · Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water throughout the day to keep your bodily functions flowing. · Eat more fiber. Increasing your fiber intake can help with bloating and your digestive track. · Eat in smaller amounts. Have small and frequent snacks/meals throughout the day to help with both bloating and nausea. Surviving Mood Swings Struggling with a shifting mood? Here’s a few things you can do to make yourself feel more stable. · Get good sleep. Prioritizing your sleep can help even out your moods. · Be open and communicate. Talk to your partner, family, and friends to let them know the mood changes you’re experiencing and that your emotions will be constantly shifting. Setting the standard early can help work out any problems that may arise later. · Be forgiving towards yourself. Pregnancy is an amazing process, and you’re working through a lot of changes. Give yourself some grace as you navigate through the ups and downs. How We Can Help If you think you may be pregnant, LivingWell is here for you. We offer free medical grade pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and medically accurate information on all of your options. Click here to contact us or give us a call at (530) 272-6800. Sources Barth, Lauren. Pregnancy Mood Swings: Why You’re Feeling Them and What to Do. Healthline. 16 October 2023. https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/pregnancy-mood-swings Berookim, Payton MD. 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Bloating During Pregnancy. Medium. 17 July 2017. https://gi-doctor.medium.com/los-angeles-gastroenterologists-recommendations-for-bloating-during-pregnancy-5a951f64b2cf Cleveland Clinic. Morning Sickness. 5 April 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16566-morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy John Hopkins Medicine. First Trimester Fatigue. February 2026. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/first-trimester-fatigue This blog has been reviewed for accuracy by LivingWell's licensed medical staff.

If you took the abortion pill and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. Call the Abortion Pill Reversal 24/7 hotline at 1-877-558-0333 . What is Abortion Pill Reversal? Abortion Pill Reversal (or APR) is a medical process created to counteract the effects of mifepristone, the first abortion pill. It works by giving a women high doses of progesterone, which is a natural pregnancy hormone. Mifepristone (the first abortion pill) works by blocking progesterone supply to the baby. APR works by restoring that lost progesterone in an attempt to save the pregnancy. It’s important to start the APR process as soon as possible. The chances of successfully saving your pregnancy are highest when you begin APR in the first 24-48 hours after taking the abortion pill. What is the process of APR? If you choose APR, the process typically entails: 1. Taking doses of progesterone. This can be done orally, by vaginal suppository, or by injection. 2. Getting follow-up ultrasounds. These are done to check progress and safety. Is APR safe and effective? Progesterone has been used in pregnancy care for decades. In obstetrics, progesterone is often administered to help support IVF pregnancies and prevent miscarriages. It is not an unknown or uncommon hormone, but rather one that is commonly prescribed in early pregnancy care (Dante, et al). If you choose to move forward with APR, you will be connected with medically licensed professionals who will help you through the process and answer any questions you may have. According to a medical study from the National Library of Medicine , out of 754 women who took APR after taking the first abortion pill, 67% successfully reversed the effects of the abortion pill. Those who were unable to reverse the abortion pill had no side effects or complications from APR. Additionally, there was no increased risk of birth defects in the babies who were born from APR. The conclusion of this medical study is that APR is both safe and effective. Timing is everything. The sooner you begin the APR process, the more likely you are to reverse the effects of the abortion pill. There are real people on the 24/7 APR hotline who are here to help get you started. Call them at 1-877-558-0333 . Sources and Studies Dante, G, et al. Use of Progestogens During Early Pregnancy. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3987350/ Delgado G, et al. A case series detailing the successful reversal of the effects of mifepristone using progesterone. Issues Law Med. 2018. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30831017/ Lai, Ting-Jung, et al. Progesterone in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Miscarriage and Enhance Assisted Reproductive Technology. National Library of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10929293/ This blog has been reviewed by LivingWell's licensed medical staff for accuracy.

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Abortion and miscarriage (also known as spontaneous abortion) are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they refer to very different experiences. In this blog, we’ll explain what abortion and miscarriage are, how they differ, and how their treatments differ.

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