Pregnancy Stages
After the joy of discovering that you are pregnant, sure enough, you want to know exactly what you can expect to feel during the pregnancy stages. You are anxious about how you will handle each stage of pregnancy. You have heard a lot about the pregnancy trimesters - so what exactly happens during these stages of pregnancy development? Read on to find out!
It will be a great idea to keep a pregnancy journal - to track pregnancy weekly developments - later you'll love to read about how you coped with the different stages of pregnancy - it will also be a valuable record to keep. How about including a picture of stage of pregnancy against each entry? Now, you'll be able to keep track of your body and what you feel. What about your baby? Refer to the pregnancy calendar to help you know in detail what that precious life inside you is up to! This weekly pregnancy calendar tells you about the developments that your baby is experiencing during each pregnancy week.
The first stage of pregnancy brings with it several changes. During the first trimester pregnancy symptoms include a difference in your breasts, exhaustion, nausea and you might need to rush to the bathroom often. And you know what? Your baby stage during pregnancy, that is, the first trimester will actually show a heartbeat and moving tiny limbs! During the second month, that is, pregnancy 7 weeks, your baby will have a face and start developing various vital organs. To ensure that everything goes well, make sure that you maintain a healthy pregnancy diet and exercise.
Stages of Pregnancy
While every woman has heard about the three trimesters of pregnancy, not everyone knows exactly what occurs during those trimesters.
First TrimesterDuring the first trimester, you can expect a host of pregnancy symptoms including breast changes, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination and many more. At the end of the first trimester, your uterus will have grown into the size of a grapefruit, while the baby inside is the size of a cherry. The baby will grow from being a mass of cells to having a heartbeat, reflexes and the ability to move it’s tiny limbs! Now is the time to start prenatal care and a nutritious, healthy diet. Regular exercise will keep you and your baby safe and ready for a healthier birth.
Second TrimesterThroughout the second trimester, you’ll grow more scatterbrained and your belly will start to show the baby growing inside you. You’ll experience pregnancy discomforts such as sleeping problems and notice Braxton Hicks contractions. During the second trimester, your baby will grow hair all over its body and the senses will begin to develop. At the end of the second trimester, your baby will measure about 10 inches (25 cm) and will frequently practice their kicking movements.
Third TrimesterThe third trimester brings many changes to your body; you will need to urinate frequently and your belly looks like it’s ready to explode. Now is the time to start taking childbirth and breastfeedig classes. The finishing touches are being placed on your baby, and the two of you are looking forward to delivery day! Don’t forget to include your partner and prepare him for the hefty responsibility of fatherhood!
To figure out your baby’s birthday, visit our pregnancy due date calculator! To take a more in-depth look at the stages of pregnancy, visit First Trimester, Second Trimester and Third Trimester.
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It is basically the on line version of the book "What to expect, when you're expecting" but is free! It gives you week to week pictures and what goes on with baby and your body. They also have good recipes for healthy food during pregnancy, how to battle morning sickness all the way to a checklist for all the things you need or want for your baby.
I love it. I visit it every day when I have time, and you can elect to get e mails, which come like every other day, telling you what to expect this week, and some of them have tips for dad, too. You can try this Pregnancy tracker, to know more about your due date of pregnancy.
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