What happens and what it’s like Amelia Lewis
Morning Sickness Missed Period Tender Breasts Fatigue Backaches Headaches Frequent Urination Food Cravings
First three months of pregnancy Beginning development of heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys Hear heart beat Make prenatal appointments At the end of the first trimester, the baby weighs about 14 grams and is approximately 3.54 inches
Bone structure begins The gender of the baby is visible Vernix caseosa is developed Finger prints are also developed The fetus becomes more active Fetus Development Mother’s body Larger breasts Growing belly Stretch marks Shortness of Breath Bladder and kindney infections
Baby’s eyes open Starts practicing breathing Detects light Protective coating (vernix caseosa) thickens Rapid weight gain Mother begins getting ready for birth Nesting sets in Frequent urination Weight gain Swelling
Stage One - Contractions and Labor Stage Two – Pushing Stage Stage Three – Delivery of the Placenta Begins with contractions to dilate cervix. During early labor the cervix gradually effaces and dilates. Next is active labor, cervix dilates more rapidly and contractions are longer, stronger, and closer together. Begins once the mother is fully dilated and ends with the birth of the baby Begins right after the birth of the baby and ends with the separation and subsequent delivery of the placenta
Pregnancy safe activities Drink water Eat healthy Go to bed early New bras Baby budget Name list Find a caregiver Prepare for labor Exercise Buy maternity clothes Sleep on side Baby shower and registry Track baby movements Buy everything for the baby
If you or your girlfriend were pregnant how would you feel? How would you handle it?