My First Trimester | Fear of Sickness/Emetophobia | First Signs & Symptoms

My First Trimester | Fear of Sickness/Emetophobia | First Signs & Symptoms
00:00 Intro
06:19 First signs and symptoms of pregnancy
10:07 Fear of vomit in the first trimester
24:23 All first trimester symptoms week by week
41:25 Things I found helpful
46:32 - Alfie’s thoughts and feelings on the first trimester
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[@padfoots_paws]

No I am not pregnant. Yes I am very excited about this video

[@simonapran_]

anyone else not pregnant or not even planning to have a baby but still excited too see Zoe's journey and their baby??

[@miaharding73]

Zoe: if you are pregnant, scared to have a baby, have emetaphobia Me: *a 17 year old girl who’s watched Zoe for 6 years just excited for her to have a baby* 😌

[@meriemaitali7463]

Same😂

[@beth1505]

Haha same 😂😌

[@callistoarmy5576]

.❤️Do u love my songs ❤️.

[@davinaagarwal3156]

No joke, that’s me

[@davinaagarwal3156]

M 17 myself and have watched her for 6 years:)

[@emmarose1594]

As someone with emetephobia, it is so relaxing and soothing to have a public figure that also struggles with emetephobia and is so public about it. So much love Zoe❤️

[@hmsj05]

The way you described having emetophobia as looking at the pavement, almost searching for it, is so unbelievably accurate.

[@rethajordaan1075]

I’m not pregnant but I’ve got a massive fear of vomiting and always have. I grew up with a sister who dealt with eating disorders and a mother that doesn’t take sickness very seriously so I’ve always felt insane for fearing it so much. It’s so relieving to hear about people who are so afraid of it for a change

[@beththornton]

i’m 16, not pregnant, never had a child BUT i love zoe and i’m invested in this journey so i’m still watching!!!

[@Mary-ir8ct]

Where are my fellow emetophobes at?🙋🏻‍♀️

[@AusLissie]

So many people with emetophobia, for once, I feel less alone in this big, big world!

[@chloehuggs4017]

The way Alfie says “Thank you for growing the baby” to Zoe....that got me ❤️🥺

[@emilyyoung9344]

As a fellow emetaphobe I want to thank you for this so so much❤️

[@amyidem2096]

I am emetophobic, I've had three pregnancies and haven't been sick once 😌 I haven't been sick in around 13 years even when I've had food poisoning or bugs I've been fine. Emetophobia is so very limiting and there isn't enough awareness out there so thank you for this video.

[@natalievictoria5940]

I have Emetophobia too! Not only a fear of myself being sick but anyone around me too, which terrifies me for when I have a child, how will I cope when the child is sick? It’s really nice to see someone else with the same phobia, and I look forward to following your journey with it ❤️

[@sarahtost8306]

Alfie: talking about s*x life Zoe: „stop my nan is watching“ 😂😂

[@melon8655]

I can’t even begin to verbalize how much it means to me that you talked about emetophobia. Just like you around 15 and 16 this intense fear of pregnancy and vomit popped up and still scares me to this day. As someone who wasn’t going to have kids because of all of this it means to much to me that you were able to get through it even if you didn’t get sick. Emetophobia is really not talked about in a lot of ways and having such a influential person that I look up to talk about it makes me so so so happy and honestly relieved that I’m not alone

[@nicolegraham4405]

Never been so excited for a youtuber to have a baby 🤩

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

I grew up watching her and now im gonna watch her kid grow

[@shannonpaterson1179]

SAME THOO

[@Libertymaeedwards]

@@shannonpaterson1179 I have watched her growing up and Alfie too can’t wait to see the baby arrival vlogs 🥰

[@zoeyeveryday]

wanted to add another positive story for those afraid, i’m 3 weeks out of my first trimester now and didn’t have an ounce of sickness or nausea! it IS possible to go through pregnancy without sickness, it’s just that the ones riddled with sickness that get more attention/press/depicted in films etc. you’ll be okay💗

[@JackieLina]

Loved this so very much 🥰 especially the last bit with Alfie ☺️ my husband would agree 😂😂 and I‘ve had two babies, girl and boy, and I‘ve not been sick once in my pregnancies even if I had the worst migraines of my life in one of the pregnancies 🙈 everything is possible, you will be okay and so will your baby... and you only get given what you can handle and grow from that - at least that’s what I believe in 🥰🙌🏼

[@SophieSings-tb7sf]

I started crying during this video, not because it triggered me but because I’ve been suffering with emetaphobia for many years now and it’s really affected my anxiety and overall life. It’s really nice to hear someone say they have it and to talk about their experience with it. Thank you Zoe for sharing!xxx

[@noor-ul-ains.715]

I'm 21, not pregnant never even thought about it. Only watching the video because of zoe because I've been watching her since I was 16 and it blows my mind how I've basically grew up watching her videos and she's having a baby now. Imma cry now. 🤧

[@oliviavizza8731]

As someone who has been dealing with an unknown illness which includes chronic nausea and loss of appetite, my fear of being sick has made my anxiety so bad. I’m not pregnant but I’m happy that more women have access to videos like this online! Luv ya Zoe I hope you and Alfie are doing well

[@lucied2725]

I’m so sorry for you... sending lots of love !

[@djonibertens6217]

I actually suffer from emetophobia and it makes me really scared to have a baby in the future.

[@brogantatexo]

I’m someone who also has Emetophobia and can relate to everything you were saying. You worded it so perfectly, and hearing your perspective just made me feel less alone. Thank you. Sending love Zoe xxx

[@jen-bd5rc]

it really is so comforting seeing other people suffer with emetophobia, for sooo long i thought i was just weird but it’s nice seeing other people talk about their experiences, looking forward to watching this video

[@ylvasorli]

Alfie talking about the non-existent sex life made me cry-laugh

[@SparklilyCordiale]

I have emetophobia. When I get nauseous I start stressing about it and feel even more sick from anxiety and get more anxious and so on to the point of just sitting still and not being able to move because I feel like even a little movement will make it worse - it's a horrifying vicious circle. I spoke with my therapist about it and her advice was to do breathing exercises and grounding meditation. It actually helped me in the moment of feeling nauseous to the point of stopping the nausea. I recommend trying it =) It's nice to know there's someone among the youtubers I watch who has the same obscure fear of vomiting as me, lol.

[@rachel_s_g]

people used to make fun of me when I said I was terrified of throwing up. I didn't realise it was a genuine phobia until you talked about it

[@chloemarples7828]

My mum had no sickness with me or my brother, she actually said she felt great all through both pregnancies and really enjoyed being pregnant which has been a huge reassurance for me, everyone has a different experience but there are so many positive experiences too

[@springmore]

I have emetophobia and am now 16 weeks pregnant! I’m one of those people who had terrible nausea but never actually got sick in the first trimester. For me it was knowing mentally that I wasn’t actually sick and that I didn’t need to be sick to feel better, it was just the way my body was reacting to my hormones that I think ultimately kept me from being sick. Like mentally I didn’t go there as a possibility. But anytime my nausea would get bad my heart rate would skyrocket as if I were having a panic attack as just my body’s anxiety response to that feeling. Very very odd and I’m glad it’s over now!

[@emilyn9230]

I have a HUGE problem with my emetophobia!! So bad that I start panicking hard if someone gets motion sick or says they’re feeling nauseous! I also haven’t thrown up myself in over 10 years haha! So scared of the morning sickness part of having kids.

[@ilaikunicorns]

I’ve been following Zoe since she first started KZbin and always knew she had panic attacks and anxiety but I had NO idea it was from the exact same phobia that’s dominated my life since I was a child. This is so comforting to know that you have this fear and are still conquering the journey of motherhood. So incredibly happy for and proud of you! ❤️

[@maddiemurphy9252]

“My nan’s gonna watch this” oh that killed me 😂

[@gabsxo2930]

As someone who has emetophobia, I am so grateful for this video! So I just want to say thank you so much for speaking about this ❤️

[@MrsTran-ix4hk]

I had my son last October and I had a pretty rough first trimester. I have a slight fear of vomit and I did have HG. I was in and out of the hospital and lost 25 lbs in the first trimester. it was the most difficult thing I have ever been through. To any other women going through HG you’re not alone. I promise you will get through it and it is so rewarding to hold your baby at the end. Sending love to all the mamas 💕

[@annika4533]

„Or in the second trimester“ 😂 Zoe thank you so much for keeping that in! 😂

[@kayoss2306]

I'm not here to convince anyone that the thing they're afraid of isn't scary. But I am here to tell you that you're much stronger, braver, and more capable of handling things than you'll ever realise :)

[@Greatcatsbyyy]

My husband and I have been trying for a couple months now and I have had the biggest fear of throwing up my entire life. I honestly thought I was the only person to feel this way. So thank you, this definitely made me feel better.

[@rebeccaparry1663]

When Alfie said “thank you for growing a baby”😢😢

[@shannonperry942]

Zoe is so luckily to have Alfie as a partner how he puts her needs before his own! But they really are going to be the best parents ❤️❤️

[@sofiafrafjord791]

Thank you for still posting whilst pregnant! Much appreciated by everyone ♡

[@Brownfamilytravel]

I suffer from Emetophobia and I've been through two pregnancies. With my daughter I never had any signs of morning sickness and it really helped me relax. With my son I felt so sick from week 7 to 14. I was really scared that I would be sick but I wasn't. I knew what made me worse and better. It's tough but so worth it 😍

[@laurawestwood343]

I just want to say THANK YOU! I never knew you had emetophobia, as someone with this phobia I want to say you reassured me even without being pregnant as I never wanted children because of this. You’ve helped me more (cbt) wise in this video than any therapist in the 7 years I’ve had this, so I want to say thank you and bless be to you and your baby ❤️

[@gemmaaaxx]

As someone else who has emetophobia I just want to applaud you for your bravery in trying for a baby 💗 that is a huge accomplishment just in itself 💗 xx

[@magdalliee]

I am not even close to even getting a boyfriend, but i am watching every video made by Zoe, because my teenage years were way much better with her and it's so amazing as a 27 years old to grow and mature with Zoe 🥰 the news of your getting pregnant made me tear up

[@georgiarose3434]

I’m 22 and not thinking about having babies anytime soon but I also suffer with Emetophobia and this was was really reassuring, thank you☺️❤️

[@ethanmccloskey8924]

Her voice sounds so much deeper

[@mollsmccarphy8202]

Can’t believe your now pregnant and starting a family ,it’s unreal I remember the first time you started KZbin lol good luck 🤞🏻❤️

[@LauroniBabe]

Thank you thank you thank you about sharing about your emetephobia. You’re the only person I know besides on online forums that has/talked about emetephobia. This has been such a deep concern of mine for so many years and your video has helped to bring reality

[@mariahenriquez4541]

okay i'm not even close to the point in my life where i would want to be pregnant but having severe emetophobia and desperately eager to become a mother when i'm ready, this is quite literally the most perfect video for me out there. thank u so much for this zoe

[@kujak16]

Zoe definitely has the pregnancy glow😍

[@deimantebialaglovyte5790]

Watching Zoe is like watching an old friend sharing his precious life moment with you when you feel your whole heart is filling with happiness

[@jaywalford2365]

I’m not pregnant but feel like i’ve waited for this video! So invested and excited for you guys! 🧡🧡🧡

[@callistoarmy5576]

Hii

[@allyhind5527]

I have emetephobia but only in regards to others, I don’t mind when I’m sick myself. It’s been so hard since having a child. She’s had 3 stomach virus’ so far which has been extremely hard. I’m constantly worried about her eating too much and becoming sick, her getting car sick, if she toses and turns during the night I’m worried that means she’ll be sick. I can’t even take her to an indoor play centre as I know they are riddled with germs and that’s where she got her first stomach virus from. I’m anxious to send her to daycare in fear of the germs there. I can’t go to hospitals or out of a weekend in fear that others will be sick. I can’t go on public transport without having an anxiety attack. It’s so extreme and debilitating and I feel that people just don’t understand. It’s great to here from a public figure experiencing the same thing

[@AlissaMai]

Last time Zoe uploaded I was eating a dominos and this time I've got fish and chips .... Catch me getting more takeaways now 😂

[@eh6142]

ahah me to just the other way round 🤫😂

[@alicornette]

me, 19 years old, not pregnant or ever planning to have children, watching this because i love zoe so much ....

[@lucyandellie2270]

If you’re reading this comment remember how amazing you are, stay safe and whatever you’re going through will work out in the end and have a great day/night! From a small KZbin channel x

[@LaurenRogers59]

Thanks and to you too x

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

I appreciate this so much as my pregnancies were all exactly like this and it was SO HARD to see “everyone else” just celebrating and enjoying every minute of their pregnancy and wondering why my body wasn’t like that!

[@hayley7505]

When you said ‘I googled and searched ‘positive first trimester in pregnancy’ it triggered my Google Nest, and bellowed through the house ‘oh interesting, you want to know about being pregnant in the first trimester’ 😂 my mum, was very shocked and thought that was my way of revealing being pregnant 🤣

[@islishwilliams7332]

Zoe. As someone who has grown with you over the years I can’t begin to tell you how much this video means to me. I connected with your videos at a young age, as I also have emetaphobia. I still remember your vlogs about cbt groups and then going on to do them myself. My fiancé and I are currently going through ivf (we’re a same sex couple and things haven’t been easy trying to conceive) One of my biggest worries is feeling sick, being sick, not being able to help my babies when they feel sick. Thank you for opening up and sharing with us. You touch so many hearts You are SO loved x

[@amyjohnson741]

Thanks for mentioning emetophobia in the title of this video. It means I can watch it tomorrow when I’m feeling less anxious😀

[@arianacasha6751]

MY CHILDHOOD SELF IS SO SO HAPPY AND EXCITED TO BE SHARING THIS JOURNEY WITH HER

[@LilyWright90]

28 weeks pregnant here! :) 🤰🏽 I only had nausea in my first trimester not actually being sick! I feel so sorry for women with HG! Hope your journey is going well! ❤️

[@danibentley6144]

“I’m cutting that out! My nan watches these videos!” awww, she definitely knows how that baby came to be! 😂Nothing to be embarrassed about haha!

[@rebekahkennett7771]

I struggle massively with emetophobia and I know one day I’d love a family of my own if I can. This video has been amazing because I was getting to the point where I honestly thought my only option would be adoption or surrogacy. I’m so glad you’ve made this video, thank you so much x

[@emmareinhold2417]

I really like how you brought in Alfie's perspective! I don't see the partner's perspective often

[@amyinmanlunn]

Thank you so much for talking about the Emetophobia aspect. I’m only 17 but my dream is to have children and the thought of having to go through morning sickness really troubled me. I definitely won’t be having kids for a long time, but this was so reassuring!!

[@laurenx2168]

me watching this at 18 with no plans on having a baby anytime soon but watching because Zoe is literally my comfort blanket!!

[@andreathelin4069]

Eat whatever you feel like. Eat whenever you feel like! My midwife told me to eat something late at night so that i wouldn’t wake up starving. It really helped! Also you got this! And it will get easier or at least go away after baby comes! And having a baby is the most incredible and surreal experience ever! ❤️

[@lucied2725]

I haven’t even watched the video yet but I have huuuge emetophobia (so much that it made me become anorexic when I was 8) and I am so happy you’re talking about it ! It really is the reason I’m scared of pregnancy.

[@tiabarnard8008]

I have been waiting for this video knowing that you have Emetophobia and your experiences with being sick while pregnant, as someone who also has emetophobia and had therapy for it I’m still so anxious for everyday and now I’m getting older also for pregnancy so I’m so glad you had a positive and sick free first trimester makes me feel less anxious for the day I get pregnant. I can really relate to everything you say and makes me feel not alone. Thank you for that ❤️❤️

[@ameliarose8822]

Literally, Emetophobia is the WORST. I've suffered with it pretty much all my life and I used to want to be a Doctor and now I feel like I can't because of vomit along with having kids I've always wanted to but since my phobia's been getting worse I don't know if I want them. So that's fun 👍

[@melissarowland5747]

My baby is 4 months old but I can attest that the first trimester was my hardest. I was sick (all the way) every day and all day for the first 12 weeks and lost 20lbs because of it (not good!) I made it through and enjoyed the reminder of my experience so it was completely worth it. Even if you do have a terrible 1st trimester there is hope for the following months. I hope that is helpful for anyone needing a bit more of reassurance.

[@quirkyfemmepeach]

Love that you included Alfie’s thoughts and feelings! The non pregnant partner so often gets overlooked x

[@celestesoto7232]

Hi! I am 46yo and have a 19yo son. No matter how hard or easy, you will love every moment!

[@shanelan]

this entire video warmed my heart 🥺 growing up watching you two and now seeing how much your relationship has grown is just wow ❤️

[@queenanhle1258]

. No morning sickness for me, no cravings, no mood swings during the entire pregnancy. Just wanna share if anyone sees this. This maybe be the case for you too. So dont worry about it beforehand. It will only stress you out. I did not google any pregnancy experience and read into pregnancy symptoms either.

[@MichelleZierk]

I’m so happy that you were able to move past some of your anxiety! At the end you were talking about how your personality was dampened due to the pregnancy and what it took out of you. I have had chronic illnesses for 12 years (I’m 26) and that is the first time I’ve heard someone explain how I feel everyday. I’m not the person I used to be and will never be again...

[@_mollyxo_2226]

Yesss. A 58 minute video. She really does treat us xxx

[@ellie8777]

I am just so happy for them!! The little girl is going to be so loved 💗🥰🌸🌷🌺

[@michelle5254]

Always remember, “this too shall pass” 💖

[@samanthacano6159]

zoe drops a video at perfect times. i was sad and then i saw she posted hahaha

[@andreathelin4069]

I had HG with both my babies, i managed to get medication that is normally used for patients going through chemo to help them with nausea and it helped me!! Keep asking your midwifes and doctors until they find something that actually helps. ❤️

[@andrewlloyd7746]

I’ve been waiting YEARS for this announcement and these videos, but now that they’re here and I’m watching them it feels weird and not real? 🤯🥴

[@_stephanie]

I don't plan to have kids, but still watched all of this at full attention. I'm so happy for you guys!

[@hannahm7614]

I’ve had emetophobia for as long as I can remember and always felt so silly for being so scared of being sick! Even when I was little I always said I could never get pregnant because of the fear of morning sickness. Thanks for talking about this Zoe - if you can do it I can 💕💪

[@karenl7305]

Oh my god yes. I've been watching you for years and years and I always was looking forward to this because I have severe emetophobia and would love to be a mother. Now that I'm 27 and I'm considering starting a family this is so helpful.

[@RosyCastillo_93]

Alfie sounds like such a caring, loving and involved partner, I'm so happy that you found THE ONE, love you guys❣❣

[@tithaghosh1601]

I'm not pregnant but this video has been very helpful. So much of my life is consumed by my emetophobia, I'm just glad you spoke about this in such detail ❤️

[@bunnyboowub]

How lovely is to think that your baby girl will get to watch this one day and see the joy and excitement in your eyes!

[@imaansaeed58]

Only 18 still doing A levels and definitely not pregnant but I’m still gonna watch😂

[@vallas17]

When I was pregnant I hated the smell of cooking but I never had morning sickness with both of my kids thank god xxx

[@MellyArias94]

Thank you for this video! I have the same phobia like you of getting sick or vomiting which is why pregnancy scares the crap out of me. The anxiety is real. Especially when my partner cannot wait for him and i to start a family once we marry in the next year. This gives me more clarity and peace

[@aliceclueless]

I also have a fear of being sick and I'm very good at not being sick if I can because of it. I'm in my first trimester of my 3rd baby and throughout all 3 I've only been physically sick once with my first! Like you said I have no idea what I've done to deserve it but I'm so incredibly thankful! I felt/feel nauseous ALOT of the time but manage to get through it! But it is like a constant hangover sicky feeling

[@kerryallen4949]

Zoe: seggs in the first trimester!? Absolutely effing not! Alfie: or in the second! Zoe:... gorgeous!!! My nans gonna watch this!!

[@superlibbyanne]

I didn’t get sickness till 10-11 weeks when I had a miscarriage of one of my twins. The hormones were my bodies way of trying to hold the pregnancy. It’s worked and I have a beautiful son.

[@alyssachristine9028]

Just found out I’m 4 weeks!! Thanks for this video Zoe! Wishing you the absolute best!!

[@JMFV86]

Fellow emetophobia this was amazing. Sending so much love to you.

[@graciexjoyce]

never been so excited for a youtuber to have a baby, and to watch their family grow

[@AlissaMai]

'tomatoes just taste so bad even though i want to eat them' just screams zoe 😂

[@piperlynne1]

That's the thing about being pregnant and being a parent, you just have to accept what happens and who your child is because you don't have any choice. The only thing you can control is your reactions to whatever happens because you don't have control. I had a great first pregnancy because I wasn't working and could do all the things to take care of myself which was really helpful. With my second baby I had a 2 year old to look after too so I couldn't rest when I needed to and I had brutal indigestion and had to lay down a lot to keep from feeling ill. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well and you have a quick easy birth.