Changes that occur in pregnancy according to each tremester

PREGNANCY

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This is the period in n which a foetus develop inside the womb .

Gestational period

• This is the period taken by the foetus to develop into a baby

• The gestational period is usually between 0 to 40 weeks but anytime from 37 weeks is considered full gestational period .

• Babies born before 37 weeks are considered premature babies .

• The gestational period is divided into three tremester

1. 1st tremester ( 0 - 12 weeks)

2. 2nd tremester ( 13 - 24 weeks )

3. 3rd tremester (25 - 40 weeks )

How to tell you are pregnant

• Missed period

• Lower abdominal pain and in joints

• Morning sickness. May be nausea or actual vomiting from as early as 6weeks to about 14 weeks .

• Constipation

• Food cravings

• Heartburn and indigestion

• Frequent urination

• Back pain

• Fatigue

• Vaginal thrush

• Skin change and itching and possibly skin tags

• Haemorrhoids

• Leg cramp

• Leg twitching at night

• Varicose veins

• Swelling in the ankle feet and hands

• Dizziness and fainting

• Enlargement of breasts

You must not necessarily experience all these . Some experience one or two others just one .

Changes that occur in pregnancy according to each tremester

1st Tremester (0 - 12 weeks)

1. Fatigue

2. Nausea

3. Gaining between 1 to 2 KGS. This is from the growing weight if the placenta , breast , uterus and the extra blood .

4. Heartbeat and breathing rate become faster .

5. Breasts become tender ,larger and heavier.

6. Frequent urination.

7. Mood swings .

2. 2nd Tremester (13 - 24 weeks)

1. Less fatigue compared to 1st tremester.

2. Loss of concentration and focus at work and at home .

3. Gaining about 6 KGS.

4. Hair tends to become thicker .

5. Finger nails either become stronger or softer and easily break .

6. Craving some foods such as sweet spicy and fatty foods .

7. Not liking the taste or smell of some foods

3. 3rd Tremester ( 25 - 40 weeks)

1. Forgetfulness continues .

2. Tired and uncomfortable

3. The discomfort might be a nuisance

4. Worrying about labour as it approaches

5. Gaining about 5 KGS. That is from the growing baby , amniotic fluid, placenta, breasts,blood and uterus .

6. Back pain

7. Difficulty in breathing

8. Difficulty in sleeping

9. Tightening of the uterine muscles also know as Braxton Hicks contractions. Which are not an indication of labour.

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