The initial symptoms to expect at this stage include morning sickness, mood swings, and tender breasts. The symptoms vary across women and hence, you may not experience all the symptoms like other women.
As your baby develops, you will experience further symptoms including constipation, weight gain, heartburn, frequent urination, and food aversions. Some women lose their appetite and may suffer weight loss instead of weight gain. You have nothing to worry about if you lose weight because it will pick up in the second and third trimester.
It is easy to dismiss all changes in your body as normal during pregnancy, especially for first-time moms. Some symptoms are abnormal and need immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor if you suffer heavy or excessive bleeding, vision disturbances, and several abdominal pains. Other abnormal symptoms include pain while urinating, severe headache or fever, and sudden thirst.