What are the pregnancy stages?
Stages Of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be the one of the greatest experiences a woman can have. It is also a demanding time, when significant changes take place in a woman’s body. From the time of conception till labor, various stages of pregnancy take place. The early stages of pregnancy are the most trying for most women due to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, cramps, indigestion and back pain. However, pregnancy is experienced differently by different women and hence the nature of symptoms varies in each case.
The stages of pregnancy are as follows;
Month One: This is the time when the body is adjusting to the various changes. Morning sickness, dizziness and weakness are common symptoms. The fertilized egg starts developing into multiple cells, called a blastocyst, which becomes implanted in the uterine wall. At the end of the month, the brain and spinal cord develops.
Month Two: Here the embryo grows and the vital organs start forming. It takes on a human shape as the head grows in size and the limps develop. The embryo is very vulnerable during this time and any habits of the mother such as drinking or smoking can affect the pregnancy.
Month Three: The embryo is now referred to as a fetus. The teeth form in the gums and the sex organs develop. The fetus weighs about 14 grams.
Stages Of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be the one of the greatest experiences a woman can have. It is also a demanding time, when significant changes take place in a woman’s body. From the time of conception till labor, various stages of pregnancy take place. The early stages of pregnancy are the most trying for most women due to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, cramps, indigestion and back pain. However, pregnancy is experienced differently by different women and hence the nature of symptoms varies in each case.
The stages of pregnancy are as follows;
Month One: This is the time when the body is adjusting to the various changes. Morning sickness, dizziness and weakness are common symptoms. The fertilized egg starts developing into multiple cells, called a blastocyst, which becomes implanted in the uterine wall. At the end of the month, the brain and spinal cord develops.
Month Two: Here the embryo grows and the vital organs start forming. It takes on a human shape as the head grows in size and the limps develop. The embryo is very vulnerable during this time and any habits of the mother such as drinking or smoking can affect the pregnancy.
Month Three: The embryo is now referred to as a fetus. The teeth form in the gums and the sex organs develop. The fetus weighs about 14 grams.
Month Four: The mother’s discomfort of the earlier months subsides and the hormonal levels stabilize. The fetus grows to about six inches and hair starts growing over the body.
Month Five: The baby’s size increases further and features such as eyebrows and eyelashes appear. The senses also start developing.
Month Six: The growth of the baby begins to show as the mother’s abdomen swells. The immune system, digestive system and lungs are developed during this stage.
Month Seven: All the vital features become fully developed in the seventh month. The baby starts using his organs, except the lungs. Brain development takes place further and at this time the baby is ready for birth.
Month Eight: This is a month of abdominal pain. The baby is now fully developed. Most women experience many of the same pain and discomfort experienced during the earlier stages of the pregnancy such as back pain, dizziness and heartburn. Much of the discomfort can be avoided with proper eating habits and regular exercise. The type of diet and exercise should be discussed with a doctor.
Month Nine: The baby assumes the ready for delivery position. This is the time when Braxton-Hicks contractions or false labor pains occur. Pregnancy ends with the birth of the baby.
The mother’s discomfort of the earlier months subsides and the hormonal levels stabilize. The fetus grows to about six inches and hair starts growing over the body.
Month Five: The baby’s size increases further and features such as eyebrows and eyelashes appear. The senses also start developing.
Month Six: The growth of the baby begins to show as the mother’s abdomen swells. The immune system, digestive system and lungs are developed during this stage.
Month Seven: All the vital features become fully developed in the seventh month. The baby starts using his organs, except the lungs. Brain development takes place further and at this time the baby is ready for birth.
Month Eight: This is a month of abdominal pain. The baby is now fully developed. Most women experience many of the same pain and discomfort experienced during the earlier stages of the pregnancy such as back pain, dizziness and heartburn. Much of the discomfort can be avoided with proper eating habits and regular exercise. The type of diet and exercise should be discussed with a doctor.
Month Nine: The baby assumes the ready for delivery position. This is the time when Braxton-Hicks contractions or false labor pains occur. Pregnancy ends with the birth of the baby.
Submitted by P T on June 9, 2010 at 11:34
