The Three Stages Of Pregnancy by Groshan Fabiola

The normal pregnancy period lasts nine months. These nine months are separated into three trimesters. This classification is a way of dividing the 40 weeks into separate stages when the mother and the child are encountering different types of pregnancy events.

The first trimester is considered to be the first period that last 12 weeks of gestation or 14 weeks from the first of the last normal menstrual period. The symptoms that occur during this period affect only the mothers and consist of dreaded morning sickness that can occur during the day as well and sore and enlarged breasts. During this period several changes may occur. The future mothers may notice blue lines under the skin of their breasts and abdomen or waistline expansions. Other regular early symptoms of pregnancy that occur in most women are nausea or even vomiting, food aversions and cravings, tender breasts, constipation, headaches or dizziness.

If the future mother gives up alcohol, smoking or dangerous drugs it may be said that it was a healthy trimester. The child needs a normal development especially in this period because inside the woman’s body the major organs and systems of the fetus are forming. In this first trimester the most important changes occur in both mother’s and child’s body. By the end of this trimester the embryo is transformed into a fetus that is measuring, on average, three to four inches.

The second stage or the second trimester lasts until the end of month seven and it is considered as being the easiest stage of pregnancy. During this stage most women get to recover their lost energy.

Physical changes occur in this second stage. Both mother and fetus continue to grow and the mother’s abdomen begins to swell. At the end of this faze the uterus is near the rib cage. The skin on and around the abdomen stretches and marks may be seen.

Even if in many cases this is the easiest stage of pregnancy for some women this stage may bring nasal congestions or occasional nose bleeds. It may also mean whitish vaginal discharge, constipation, an increased appetite or cramps. The fetus continues to grow and organs such as the heart or kidneys develop. The eyebrows, fingernails and even hair begin to form. During this period the fetus moves or even kicks.

The last trimester means the preparation for delivery. The fetus grows in weight and size and his internal organs are forming a body system. This period is very uncomfortable for mother because labor contractions occur more and more often announcing the delivery.

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When women are trying to conceive, they may be on the look out for the early signs of pregnancy to decide if they have been successful or not. These early signs of pregnancy often are different for each woman. Some will have signs right away, while others won’t feel a thing or miss a beat. Their only sign may be a missing period or a positive pregnancy test. What makes things even more confusing is that the early signs of pregnancy can be different for the same woman on her second or third pregnancy. This means you will just have to deal with them as they come, if they come at all. But don’t despair.

For example, my mother was sick the entire time she was pregnant with me. For her, the early signs of pregnancy were very obvious, and there was no question in her mind that she was expecting, even before she took a test. When my sister came along, however, she was not sick at all, and didn’t know she was pregnant for sure until she missed her second period and visited her doctor for confirmation. When it comes to early signs of pregnancy, you just don’t know what to expect, and you certainly cannot rely on past experience.

If you are curious about the early signs of pregnancy, you can pick up the book “What To Expect When You Are Expecting” or another similar publication. These books will give you the rundown of some of the most common early sings, as well as some of the rarer ones. This may help you understand what is going on with your body, and may also alleviate some of your fears if you think something is wrong. These books will guide you through your entire pregnancy, and will help you understand what is normal, and when you may need to consult with your doctor.

Perhaps the most telling of the early signs of pregnancy is knowing that something is different. If you are experiencing symptoms before your period is due that seem to be different from your normal PMS symptoms, perhaps you should consider something is up. Things like cramping can be a clue, believe it or not. Cramping is not only a sign of your period, but it can be one of the early signs of pregnancy. It can be very confusing, so don’t be afraid to grab a book to help you out.

More About Early Signs of Pregnancy:

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