Although it is not seen that you are pregnant, a lot of things is going on in your body. With each passing day you will feel more and more symptoms of pregnancy. Nausea is constant. Your belly is sensitive to pressure. You'll probably notice that your waist is expanding, and if you press the stomach, you will feel that your bladder is increased and has already reached a size smaller ball.
Majority of spontaneous abortions occurs in the first weeks of pregnancy, so many women decide not to reveal news to family and friends until the risk is reduced to minimum. While you might still haven't told anyone, there are some signs that can reveal you. First of all, your relatives may notice that you are not drinking. In addition, most women feel strong need for certain foods, especially in this first stage of pregnancy. Your closest may also notice that you are avoiding certain foods and that some cause you nausea. Although the stomach is still not growing, you feel the need to wear loose-fitting clothes.
Even at this early stage size of your breasts increases as they are preparing for lactation.
You are probably feeling more tired than usual. Pregnancy hormones can have a sedative effect, so you are sleeping longer than usual. If you add the increased blood volume to that, which increases workload of the heart, tiredness is inevitable. Also, you often go to the toilet because your body is trying to filter all the impurities in your bloodstream.
Your doctor will ask about the following:
After this initial examination, until 32 weeks of pregnancy you will go on monthly check ups, after this period you will be seeing your doctor every second week and finally once a week starting from 37 weeks of pregnancy.
In these examinations the fallowing will be checked:
Ultrasound is done in about 20th week. However, it can be done earlier if the doctor thinks it is needed.
Swabs for Chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital herpes are preferred to be done.
What happens to your body
Majority of spontaneous abortions occurs in the first weeks of pregnancy, so many women decide not to reveal news to family and friends until the risk is reduced to minimum. While you might still haven't told anyone, there are some signs that can reveal you. First of all, your relatives may notice that you are not drinking. In addition, most women feel strong need for certain foods, especially in this first stage of pregnancy. Your closest may also notice that you are avoiding certain foods and that some cause you nausea. Although the stomach is still not growing, you feel the need to wear loose-fitting clothes.Even at this early stage size of your breasts increases as they are preparing for lactation.
You are probably feeling more tired than usual. Pregnancy hormones can have a sedative effect, so you are sleeping longer than usual. If you add the increased blood volume to that, which increases workload of the heart, tiredness is inevitable. Also, you often go to the toilet because your body is trying to filter all the impurities in your bloodstream.
All about your baby
The fetus is no longer a lump of cells, it is more and more starting to look like a miniature human being. The face is more pronounced: eyebrows are formed , nose is beginning to grow, the upper lip gets the form. On hands and feet fingers are beginning to be recognized. In this tiny body heartbeats are faster and stronger.How big is the baby?
Your future baby is now slightly longer than one inch a little longer than the diameter of a penny.Frequently asked questions about pregnancy?
If you have not yet been to a doctor, be prepared for various analyzes and tests. The first examination usually begins with measuring the height, weight and blood pressure.Your doctor will ask about the following:
- diseases that you may have suffered
- date of last menstruation
- Whether you are taking the contraceptive pill
- hereditary diseases and general state of health
- if you are allergic to any medications or foods
- if you use any medication or some herbal remedies
- Have you ever been pregnant or had a miscarriage.
After this initial examination, until 32 weeks of pregnancy you will go on monthly check ups, after this period you will be seeing your doctor every second week and finally once a week starting from 37 weeks of pregnancy.
In these examinations the fallowing will be checked:
- urine
- weight
- pressure
- condition of hands, feet and face to check whether you have edema
- hemoglobin (to see if you are not anemic)
- measuring abdomen to estimate fetal growth
- the doctor will check the position of the baby (palpation of the abdomen) and
- will listen to the heartbeat of the fetus (between 9 and 12 weeks
Other analyzes:
Glucose in the blood is checked to detirmen if you don't gave diabetes caused by pregnancy. This is done between 24 and 28 weeks.Ultrasound is done in about 20th week. However, it can be done earlier if the doctor thinks it is needed.
Swabs for Chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital herpes are preferred to be done.
Multiple pregnancies
When a couple finds out that they are expecting twins or triplets, their surprise quickly turns into shock, and occasionally in a real panic. Two babies? At the same time? How to feed two babies at the same time? How are we going to support two babies? Will they be able to develop normally inside the uterus? There is no end for questions, but there is no need for panic. You will get all the answers from your doctor or literature available in bookstores or on the internet.<=== 7. week 9. week ===>
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Translator: V. Comagic
Image: babycenter.com, courtesy of thepathtraveler at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Translator: V. Comagic
Image: babycenter.com, courtesy of thepathtraveler at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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