Pregnancy is what many mothers want. Most of the time, a full-term pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. There are many factors that can affect a pregnancy, women who receive an early pregnancy diagnosis and prenatal care are more likely to experience a healthy pregnancy and give birth to a baby that is extremely healthy.
Before getting pregnant or after you get to know that you are pregnant, you need to know what to expect during the 40 week waiting time. it is important for monitoring both your health and the health of the baby.
Common Symptoms Of Pregnancy
- Missed period
- Headache
- Spotting
- Weight gain
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Cramps
- Back pain
- Anemia
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Breast changes
- Acne
- Vomiting
- Hip pain
- Diarrhea
If you have missed your period cycle and are vomiting, you want to go to a doctor or take a pregnancy test at home.
Most Common Complications During Pregnancy
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Symptoms of a UTI usually include:
- Pain when urinating
- Burning sensation when peeing
- Frequent urination
- Cloudy urine
- Bloody urine
- Pelvic pain
- Lower back pain
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
2.Mood Swings
Pregnant women are very likely to go through mood swings. Mood swings during pregnancy are extremely common. Why is this? Well, you are excited for you and your baby, but you also have some doubts in mind, which can make you stressed or overwhelmed. Constant worries will also contribute to your mood swings.
- High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure happens when the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the organs and the placenta get narrowed. High blood pressure can increase the risk of a person getting a heart attack or even stroke. Other complications such as preeclampsia can also happen. This will put you at a high risk of having your baby before the due date, which is called as the preterm delivery. Giving birth way ahead can mean that your baby is not fully developed, which means the baby may need to spend some time at an NICU.
- Anemia
Anemia means that you have a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells in your body. This health condition will make you feel more tired and weak than usual. It can also lead you to have pale skin.
Pregnancy Trimesters
1.First Trimester
Body Changes:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cravings
- Aversions
- Heightened sense of smell
- Mood swings
2.Second Trimester
Body Changes:
- Round ligament pains
- Nipple changes
- Stretch marks
- Feeling the baby moving
3.Third Trimester
Body Changes:
- Strong kicks from the baby
- Swollen feet
- Leaking from the breasts
- Frequent urination
- Mood swings
4.Postpartum
Body Changes:
- Lochia
- Fatigue
- Sore breasts
- Leaking breasts
- Baby blues
- Risk of postpartum depression
- General weakness
