A time when one or more offspring develop in the womb of women, it is called pregnancy. Other terms for pregnancy are gestation or Latin word gravid that means heavy. To get pregnant women to need to go through sexual intercourse or in recent times, assisted reproductive technology can make it possible.
Starting from the last menstrual period (LMP), it takes around 40 weeks or nine months, typically for childbirth to occur. Women have the option of either giving birth to a child or go for abortion by access to safe abortion care. Unfortunately, there are also chances of miscarriage of children in the womb for some reason.
There is a division of three trimesters, each lasting for about three months during the condition of pregnancy. During the first trimester, sperm fertilizes the egg, so also referred to as a period of conception.
Then fertilized egg attaches inside the uterus after travelling down the fallopian tube to begin the formation of the placenta and embryo. Women start feeling the movement of the fetus in the middle of the second stage. On reaching 28 weeks, under high-quality medical care, over 90% of babies can survive even if not inside the uterus.
According to Wikipedia, in the year 2012, about 213 million pregnancies occurred, from which 89%, i.e., 190 million, were in developing countries whereas 11%, i.e., 23 million, were in developed countries of the world.
Further, it says from recognized pregnancies around 10% to 15% end in miscarriage, unfortunately. Moreover, the global rate of unplanned pregnancies is 44%, from which about 56% result in abortion.
Development is on the cellular level between week 1 to week 4. Also, there is a creation of a fluid-filled group of cells or blastocyst. Due to the fertilized egg for the development of body parts and organs of the baby. On week four, after conception, the implantation of the blastocyst in the lining of the uterus can cause bleeding; you may mistake it as a light period. Some signs of implantation bleeding are:
On completion of implantation, the body initiates the production of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is useful for the maintenance of pregnancy and indicates ovaries to abort releasing mature eggs every month.
Four weeks after conception, you are likely to miss your next period. It would be best if you went for a pregnancy test for an irregular period.
In between eight days after a missed period, most home tests are capable of detecting hCG. A pregnancy test detects hCG levels in your urine.
Perhaps, the core temperature of your body quickly increases in hot weather or while exercising. So, higher basal body temperature indicates pregnancy. For caution, do exercise carefully and drink a lot of water.
Any time you can develop fatigue, if pregnant. It is quite common during early pregnancy. You feel sleepy by soar progesterone levels.
Your heart may start pumping harder and faster, around weeks 8 to 10. It is common to have arrhythmias and palpitations at this time due to hormones.
Later in pregnancy, you can have increased blood flow because of the fetus. This management should start before conception; however, if you are having a heart problem, consult your doctor.
Changes in the breast can occur during weeks 4 to 6. At this time, you can develop hormone change that can make your breasts swollen and tender. But this goes away after the adjustment of hormones.
Around week 11, nipple and breast changes can also occur. The area around your nipple may grow larger and change to a darker color.
Due to an increase in levels of your estrogen and progesterone, you can have a change in mood. Either you behave reactive, depressed, agitated, or more emotional during your pregnancy.
Your amount of pumping blood increases during pregnancy, eventually kidneys process more fluid than average to lead more fluid in your bladder. By this, you need to run to the bathroom frequently.
During pregnancy, hormone changes can slow your digestive system, and you may feel blocked or constipated as a result. Abdominal bloating can also increase due to constipation.
Around weeks 4 to 6, you may have morning sickness and nausea. Many women experience severe or mild morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy. Do not get perplexed by the name; you may get sick anytime during the day or night. It is less severe in the second trimester.
During the early stages, high or normal blood pressure often drops to cause dizziness. However, hypertension during the first 20 weeks is due to underlying health problems for which doctors’ advice is helpful.
You may have smell sensitivity during the first trimester that can trigger nausea and a strong distaste for some foods. According to research, pregnant women are more intense to rate odors than others.
It is common to gain weight at the end of the first trimester. You may earn between 1 to 4 pounds during this time. In later stages, you put a lot of weight.
There is a leakage of stomach acids through a valve between your esophagus and stomach to cause heartburn.
There is more blood towards your vessels due to the increase in blood volume and a high level of hormones. By this, you get a pregnancy glow by overtime work of the body’s oil glands. You may develop acne too.
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Available doctors, nurses, and technicians working at Amandeep hospital see cases of pregnancy 24X7. You are free to seek advice from our gynecologist specialist for your baby’s health, pre, and post-birth.
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