How to be pregnant for first time ?... Video

Congratulations if you've just found out you're pregnant with your first baby. Hold tight because you're in for a roller coast ride for the next few months as you begin to experience changes to your body and mind that you have never experienced before.

As you've probably gathered from other areas of this site, there are a number of common symptoms of being pregnant. Most people are aware of them, yet will most likely not experience them all through their own pregnancy. This is because every woman will have a different pregnancy, one may suffer for a month with morning sickness, whilst another is absolutely fine.

So it is no wonder that your first baby and pregnancy can be a little bit daunting. Fortunately, most things are never as bad as they seem. Many of us are lucky enough to have great medical facilities on hand to help and advise us. In recent years, support for women having their first baby has improved ten fold. Hospital centers are geared to provide just as much support without being too fussy and in your face. If you don't believe me, try asking your parents or an older friend what their experience of having their first baby was like.

Obviously having your first baby and being pregnant means that your life is subject to some pretty dramatic changes. You should not try to come to terms with these changes immediately, as this would most likely be far to much to take in, especially with being pregnant as well. Try to weather the first 12 weeks of the first trimester, try to get your bearings and get used to being pregnant for the first time before worrying about nurseries, baby names or whether you should stock up on Baby Gap goodies.

My own memory of being pregnant for the first time was one of excitement and relief. Excited because we were finally going to have the baby we always dreamed of, and relief that we'd finally done it as we'd been trying for so long. Ironically, our second baby came along quite quickly after the first and did not seem anywhere near as difficult as becoming pregnant with the first.

I also remember a time of great camaraderie, my partner, friends and family all rallied around and wanted to get involved. At times I felt a little overwhelmed with everything, however I did appreciate their support and joy at the same time. That's the funny thing about your first baby and being pregnant for the first time, whilst you are the one that puts on weight, is uncomfortable and has to go through the pain of child birth, the end result is a lovely tiny baby. There is almost a sense that this small bundle of joy belongs in part to everyone else, they've all contributed to the pregnancy and delivery.

It really is "Team Baby", and of course as the baby grows things do not change. Which is great, as there stands a ready made treadmill of babysitters, helpers, holders and knitted jump suit makers.

If it is your first baby and pregnancy, we wish you every luck. Best wishes.