Pregnancy And Baby Care Pregnancy Trimesters First Trimester Pregnancy

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...The first signs of pregnancy include missed period, morning sickness, tender breasts and nipples, increased frequency of urination, and curious food cravings and hunger pangs.

A pregnancy test is the best way to confirm your doubts about possible pregnancy. Some indications of pregnancy can be more difficult for young mothers who experience abdominal cramps, vaginal bleeding or spotting. Such situations can make young mothers think worse of the situations leading to unnecessary stress. A gynecologist is the best person to help you understand the reasons behind every response your body generates to accommodate a growing fetus. A week by week pregnancy chart will help young parents understand the changes better.

Pregnancy First Trimester Week 1 to Week 4

Apart from the conception of you baby, most important decisions regarding your child identity takes place during this crucial period. The gender of the child is determined as the sperm fuses with the egg in the fallopian tube. The type of fusion also determines the possibility of single child, twins or triplets. Such important changes take place within a young mother. Mood swings, spotting, vaginal bleeding, breast soreness are some expected conditions but can be treated with professional help to help you have a smooth pregnancy.

Pregnancy First Trimester Week 5 to Week 8

The baby transforms from a sprout to an embryo. The first heart beats can be heard during this period. This period of pregnancy experiences the development of the umbilical cord, eyes, ears and small projections that will form hands and legs. Morning sickness and hunger pangs can be among the most common experiences during this period. Bleeding and spotting during this period must be discussed with your caregiver.

Pregnancy First Trimester Week 9 to Week 12

A pregnant mother can experience weight gain by the completion of the first trimester. It is normal for young mother with a single baby to gain up to 25 to 35 pounds while mother carrying twins may gain up to 35 to 45 pounds. With the completion of the first trimester the baby can now be called a fetus. The crucial development has already taken place within these three months. Nausea, morning sickness and other discomforts will settle down by this period of time.