You may notice some subtle signs of pregnancy—fatigue, nausea, frequent urination, aversions to foods that you normally love, morning sickness, breast swelling and tenderness, and a missed period if you are very regular with menstruation. Now how do you know when you can expect your baby? The average pregnancy lasts 280 days from the last menstrual period, or more precisely, 266 days following your last ovulation cycle (or approximately 40 weeks). Remember this will be an estimate and not a definite certainty. You should expect your first prenatal check.
A lot will happen at your first prenatal visit and it’s best to be ready for a lengthy appointment that will include the following:
a) A blood and urine test to confirm you are pregnant and estimate your due date
b) A detailed medical history review
c) A general physical health exam to examine weight, blood pressure, heart, lung, pelvic, and breast, health
d) A blood test to check for things like anemia, existing STDs, and antibodies to rule out any genetic disorders (if it’s in your medical history)
e) A Pap smear and culture to check for vaginal infection and cervical cancer
f) A urine test to check for infection, as well as measure sugar and protein levels
g) A discussion about your nutrition and lifestyle, and to answer any questions you might have about your pregnancy.
Your first-month baby is very small. when you do sonography it looks like a very slimy bean like character. But what is important is that through all the body parts are not seen, they are present and will be seen in the next two months. Yes, as the baby is now growing inside you, you will experience new feelings. Feeling of loss of appetite and weakness too. You might feel tired. You will feel some changes in your breasts. They will increase in size and sometimes are painful. Please don’t worry if you feel irritable and depressed as these are all due to hormonal changes inside you. But remember if you have severe pain in the abdomen or reddish discharge from vagina please consult your doctor immediately. Early morning when you get up to eat some dry snacks like toast, biscuits,rajgira puffed flakes. Have liquids frequently and have a small number of meals at regular intervals. Walk for a short distance daily since it will improve the tone of your muscles. For medication folic acid tablet to be taken daily. Feeling tired is normal, especially during the early months. It usually improves mid-pregnancy and often recurs in the weeks just before birth.
Taking prenatal vitamins is important. It's difficult for most of us (even those with the best nutritional habits) to get everything we need from our diets, especially the proper amounts of iron, calcium, and folate/folic acid. Folic acid is important for the prevention of neural tube defects. Pregnant women also need adequate amounts of vitamins A, B complex, E, C, D, and zinc. Always make sure you are happy and keeping yourself positive since the pregnancy period is full of zeal and lot of mood swings and you have to keep up with the patience but at last when you will hold your baby in your hand would be the most precious moment for you.
A lot will happen at your first prenatal visit and it’s best to be ready for a lengthy appointment that will include the following:
a) A blood and urine test to confirm you are pregnant and estimate your due date
b) A detailed medical history review
c) A general physical health exam to examine weight, blood pressure, heart, lung, pelvic, and breast, health
d) A blood test to check for things like anemia, existing STDs, and antibodies to rule out any genetic disorders (if it’s in your medical history)
e) A Pap smear and culture to check for vaginal infection and cervical cancer
f) A urine test to check for infection, as well as measure sugar and protein levels
g) A discussion about your nutrition and lifestyle, and to answer any questions you might have about your pregnancy.
Your first-month baby is very small. when you do sonography it looks like a very slimy bean like character. But what is important is that through all the body parts are not seen, they are present and will be seen in the next two months. Yes, as the baby is now growing inside you, you will experience new feelings. Feeling of loss of appetite and weakness too. You might feel tired. You will feel some changes in your breasts. They will increase in size and sometimes are painful. Please don’t worry if you feel irritable and depressed as these are all due to hormonal changes inside you. But remember if you have severe pain in the abdomen or reddish discharge from vagina please consult your doctor immediately. Early morning when you get up to eat some dry snacks like toast, biscuits,rajgira puffed flakes. Have liquids frequently and have a small number of meals at regular intervals. Walk for a short distance daily since it will improve the tone of your muscles. For medication folic acid tablet to be taken daily. Feeling tired is normal, especially during the early months. It usually improves mid-pregnancy and often recurs in the weeks just before birth.
Taking prenatal vitamins is important. It's difficult for most of us (even those with the best nutritional habits) to get everything we need from our diets, especially the proper amounts of iron, calcium, and folate/folic acid. Folic acid is important for the prevention of neural tube defects. Pregnant women also need adequate amounts of vitamins A, B complex, E, C, D, and zinc. Always make sure you are happy and keeping yourself positive since the pregnancy period is full of zeal and lot of mood swings and you have to keep up with the patience but at last when you will hold your baby in your hand would be the most precious moment for you.
