Planning for Pregnancy

Lauryn Przeslawski, DO, discusses what couples should expect on their pregnancy journey, including tips for planning, morning sickness and other symptoms, and fertility concerns.

In the episode, Dr. Przeslawski answers the following:

1) We all know it's important to plan for pregnancy even before you're actually pregnant. For listeners who may be planning to start a family soon, what advice can you share?
2) Before taking a pregnancy test for confirmation, what are early symptoms of pregnancy?
3) We've heard stories about terrible morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy. What are some of the changes pregnant women may experience during the first trimester, and how can they minimize any discomfort?
4) What foods or activities should be avoided in early pregnancy?
5) What about couples who are struggling to get pregnant? Is there anything they should be doing, or not doing, to help increase the likelihood of pregnancy? How do you know when it's time to see a doctor?
6) Tell us about the first prenatal visit. What's included in the examination and what questions should women ask during the first prenatal visit?