Mommy and Baby: Everything about pregnancy, birth and baby sleep!

By Bernhard Long

Mommy and Baby: Everything about pregnancy, birth and baby sleep!

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• Language: English
• Publisher: epubli
• Release date: Oct 22, 2016
• ISBN: 9783741859359

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The course of pregnancy at a glance: All 40 weeks of gestation until birth

1st to 8th week of pregnancy: body and soul at other (life) circumstances

In the first weeks of pregnancy, the body of the expectant mom is working at peak performance. Also the feeling budget may become confused - body and soul go to other (life) circumstances.

With the moment of conception, the hormone conditions change in the body of the expectant mother. The complete organism of the pregnant woman adapts in a very short period the requirements of the pregnancy time. This provides for this is that the inseminated egg can settle better in the uterus and the placenta (placenta) develops.

The feminine body of the expectant mom changed

Also, if the pregnancy is outwardly still not abundant to perceive in the first few weeks, a lot of changes in the female body. The blood of the expectant mom provides all the nutrients necessary for the formation of the placenta and the rapidly growing embryo. To join those tasks, the metabolism increases - routine the expectant mom by about 10 to 25 percent, the blood fluid increases by 30 to 40 percent. Some have visible consequences. For example, the blood vessels can be noticeably visible under the skin. In addition, the uterus and the cervix are more supple, the growing uterus presses lightly on the bubble of the pregnant woman. The blood inflow to the vagina increases, bringing the labia seem a little darker. The female breast is firmer and very sensitive. Frequently also the areola turns a little darker and developed a softer range.

Rollercoaster of emotions - Sudden mood swings in the expectant mother

Only once produced the developing placenta along with the ovaries different hormones: estrogen as well as the pregnancy hormones hCG and progesterone. Thereafter, approximately from the fourth month of pregnancy, the processing of the pregnancy hormones is completely performed by the placenta.

Hormones as messengers of the human body not only control different processes in the female body, instead Also drastically affect the emotional level of the pregnant woman. In the early days of pregnancy time synchronization between placenta and ovaries does not always ideal in hormone production: The hormonal ups and downs can generate a rollercoaster of emotions for the expectant mum. Excitement and irritability, mood high and sadness - the feeling bandwidth can very extensive range. As a rule, the hormonal state consolidates next in the second trimester of pregnancy, and the atmosphere is again balanced.

New life - to be responsible for the life of a little man

Certainly not just the hormones of the expectant mom can change the world of emotions during pregnancy. to be Mama's to get a new part and function and to be responsible for long period of time for the life of a small human. Through the clarity to expect a child to dive a large number of questions. In the enthusiasm mingle now and then also uncertainty: Will the pregnancy and birth drain freely? If the offspring are born healthy? How to become a partner and family stance? Will the money be enough? As will be young, relationship and job can be reconciled?

In not a few couples the upcoming junior announces spontaneously. As a result, current lifestyle and the future plan often need to be reconsidered and discussed. This requires perseverance and compromise willingness because the expectant parents settle and to deal in different ways with the new event and meet pending decisions differently.

What the body of the expectant mom now needed vitamins

The pregnancy time increases the need of the human body in vitamins, iron, iodine, magnesium, calcium and primarily folic acid. Vitamin - B9 is essential for all cell division - and growth process. Folic acid - absence may also have anemia, digestive ailments and mucosal changes result. For the unborn child, it can promote the development of the central nerve system Lichen, the brain and spinal cord affect (neural tube defect).

Already in early pregnancy is recommended on this occasion a folate-rich diet (fruits, greens and whole grain products). In consultation with the doctor, the more intake of 0.2 to 0.4 milligrams of folic acid every day until the twelfth week of pregnancy (folate prophylaxis) is attached. Professional societies recommend, folic acid - tablets best prior to fertilization to take all the latest after learning of the pregnancy.

Exception applies: Those who live healthy during pregnancy period, which creates all the best foundations for this is that the unborn child will develop well. Pregnancy is therefore a good opportunity for the expectant mom and her partner, think about the personal life. As I eat at all? What about nicotine - and alcohol - consumption and the use of drugs?

Checkups and mother passport

The first check-up after becoming aware of the pregnancy, a gynecologist or midwife perform. Here, the general health status of the expectant mom is checked and determined the expected date of birth. All results of the tests are recorded in black mother passport on white. The mother passport is a very important document which should always lead a pregnant mom with him. In an emergency situation it gives physicians and midwives surprising information that may be vital for the pregnant mom and baby.

9th to 16th week of pregnancy: The female body has now adjusted to the pregnancy

During the third month of pregnancy, the female body has now adjusted to the pregnancy. Nausea and fatigue can to accordingly. The vast majority of pregnant women now feels mostly well.

The first ultrasound examination and consequently the first image of the unborn child

In the now imminent checkup is diagnosed by palpation of the abdomen the size and shape of the uterus. Moreover, the growth and the heart sounds of the growing child are checked.

At this moment, the first ultrasound is - investigation to: now can see for the first time their child, the pregnant woman, as it floats in the amniotic fluid and moves. If the expectant father is in studying it, he also gets a first image of the unborn.

Exterior changes to the body of the expectant mom

Many expectant moms find the first pregnancy-related physical changes to them attractive and sexy. The pregnancy hormones, the improved amount of blood in the circulation and increased water retention cause the skin surface appear more vivid, wrinkle-free and rosy. The female breast is bigger and firmer, the circumference of the abdomen takes a little - but not so much that he would interfere in the daily routine or while lying.

Malaise Yes or No - Most pregnant women feel healthy and full of energy

The majority of Expectant mums feel fit and full of energy. Nevertheless, it may come to tiny ailments also in this period.

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