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Early Pregnancy Signs Tender breasts Darkening areolas Spotting Urinary frequency Fatigue Nausea Smell sensitivity Bloating Rising temperature Missed period
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Home Pregnancy Test Measure levels of hCG—a placenta-produced hormone of pregnancy in urine The Blood Test Measure levels of hCG in the blood The Medical Exam Looks for enlargement of the uterus and color changes in the uterus and cervix
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Weeks 1-4
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There’s no baby in sight—or inside It’s hard to pinpoint the precise moment when sperm meets egg
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Still no baby yet Body is preparing for ovulation Lining of your uterus is thickening and ovarian follicles are maturing until one becomes the dominant one
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Congrats!! Conception has occurred!! The baby has turned into a microscopic ball of cells, around 1/5 th the size of the period at the end of a sentence (.) (called a blastocyst) The blastocyst begins its journey from your fallopian tube to your uterus
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Implantation time Embryo has reached your uterus and is snuggling into the uterine lining where it connects to you until delivery Cells split ( ½ becomes the child, ½ becomes the placenta) Amniotic sac is forming Endoderm—digestive system, liver, and lungs Mesoderm—heart, sex organs, bones, kidneys, muscles Ectoderm—nervous system, skin, hair, and eyes
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Physically Spotting Breast changes Bloating, flatulence Fatigue, lack of energy Sleepiness Frequent urination Nausea Smell sensitivity Excess saliva Emotionally Mood swings Irritability Irrationality Weepiness Anxiousness
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Confirmation of Pregnancy Complete Medical History Complete Physical Examination Battery of Tests Blood Test Urinalysis (screen for glucose, protein, WBC, blood, bacteria) Test for STD’s Pap Smear
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Approximately 5 to 8 Weeks
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Fast growing embryo Heart is taking shape & the circulatory system is soon to be operational Heart is already beginning to beat Neural tube is open but will become closed by the end of next week
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Crown to rump measurements are around 1/4 th an inch (no bigger than a nail head) Jaws, cheeks, chin, ear canals are developing Eye dots and nose bud is forming Kidneys, lungs, liver is forming Heart is beating 80 times per minute
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10,000 x bigger than at conception—about the size of a blueberry Mouth and tongue are forming Arm and leg buds Kidneys are beginning to function
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Measures ½ inch—size of a raspberry Lips, nose, eyelids, legs, and back are all taking shape Heart is beating at 150 times per minute Begins making spontaneous movements
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PHYSICALLY Fatigue Lack of energy Nausea Excess saliva Constipation Heartburn Food aversions and cravings Headaches dizziness EMOTIONALLY Emotional ups and downs Mood swings Misgivings, fear, joy, elation Sense of unreality about the pregnancy
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Weight and Blood Pressure Urine Sample Hands and Feet Check Symptom Check Questions/Problems
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Heartburn and Indigestion Food Aversions and Cravings Visible Veins Spider Veins Varicose Veins Achy, Swollen Pelvis Breakouts Dry Skin/Eczema
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Based on BMI If BMI is: 18.5-26: gain 25-35 pounds 26-29: gain standard pregnancy weight Higher than 29: gain only 15 to 20 pounds Less than 18.5: gain 28 to 40 pounds
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Baby7 ½ pounds Placenta1 ½ pounds Amniotic fluid2 pounds Uterine enlargement2 pounds Breast tissue2 pounds Blood volume4 pounds Material Fluids4 pounds Fat Stores7 pounds Total Average= 30 pounds overall
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Approximately Weeks 9 to 13
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No longer an embryo—now a fetus Approximately 1 inch Muscles are starting to form, which allows arms and legs to move Heartbeat is audible
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1 ½ inches long Bones and cartilage is forming Indentations on the legs are becoming knees and ankles Baby teeth are forming Stomach is producing digestive juices, kidneys are producing urine If it’s a boy, the testes are producing testosterone
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2 inches long Torso is lengthening, hair follicles are forming Nail beds are beginning to develop Ovaries are developing Fetus has distinct human characteristics Hands and feet in front of the body Ears in the final shape Open nasal passages Tongue and palate in the mouth Visible nipples
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Weighs ½ an ounce and measures 2 ½ inches Baby’s body is hard at work developing Most systems are fully formed Digestive system is practicing contraction movements (baby will be able to eat) Bone marrow is making white blood cells (to fight infections) Pituitary gland is producing hormones (so reproduction can occur one day)
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1 st trimester is coming to an end Fetus is about 3 inches long Intestines are not starting their trek to their permanent position in the baby’s abdomen Vocal cords are developing
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PHYSICALLY Fatigue Frequent urination Nausea Excess saliva Constipation Heartburn Food cravings Increasing appetite Breast changes Visible veins Rounding of belly EMOTIONALLY Mood swings Irritability Unreality Sense of calm
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Weight and Blood Pressure Urine, for sugar and protein Fetal heartbeat Size of uterus (by external palpation—feeling from outside) Height of fundus (top of uterus) Hands and feet for swelling, legs for varicose veins Questions or problems
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Can be heard for certain by the 14 th week Baby’s heartbeat will be around 110-160 beats per minute during early pregnancy 120-160 beats per minute by midpregnancy
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Approximately 14 to 17 Weeks
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Size of a clenched fist Sprouts some body hair—lanugo (used to keep the baby warm) Your little one may have learned to suck his thumb by this point!
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Measures 4 ½ inches… size of an orange Ears are positioned properly Can wiggle fingers, toes, and suck the thumb Can breathe, suck, and swallow Kicking, flexing, and moving occurs
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Weight of 3-5 ounces Length of 4-5 inches Baby begins to straighten out—back muscles are stronger Eyebrows and eyelashes are present Becoming sensitive to touch (will squirm when you poke your belly )
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Palm-size Body fat is forming Sucking and swallowing increases Heart rate is regulated by the brain and is about 140-150 beats per minute
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Same as Before…. Except: End to or decrease in nausea and vomiting Nasal congestion Swelling of ankles and feet Fetal movement near the end of the month Scatterbrained, forgetful
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Weight and blood pressure Urine check Fetal heartbeat Size of uterus, by external palpation Height of fundus Hands and feet for swelling Symptoms you’re experiencing Questions or problems
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Dental Problems Breathlessness Nasal Stuffiness/Nosebleeds Snoring Allergies Vaginal Discharge Elevated Blood Pressure Sugar in the Urine Anemia Fetal Movement Body Image Forgetfulness
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Approximately 18 to 22 Weeks
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5 ½ inches long... 5 ounces Yawning and hiccupping Unique fingerprints on fingertips/toes
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6 inches long Size of a large mango Vernix caseosa—greasy white protective substance (resembles cheese)—now covers your baby’s skin protecting it from amniotic fluid (coating sheds closer to delivery)
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Size of a small cantaloupe… about 10 ounces Gender is visible by ultrasound Ovaries are holding 7 million eggs Still plenty of room in the womb Room to feel movements
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The baby will be getting a taste of whatever is on your menu Neurons are connected between the brain and muscles Movements are more coordinated
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1 pound and nearly 8 inches Developing senses Begins to grab Can perceive light and dark Can hear your voice, partner’s voice, heart beating, blood circulating, gastric gurgles, dog barking, sirens, loud tv Tastes everything you eat
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Physically More energy Fetal movement Achiness in the lower abdomen and along the sides Backache Hearty appetite Leg cramps Swelling of ankles and feet Skin color changes on abdomen and/or face Protruding navel Faster pulse
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Heating Up Dizziness Backache Abdominal Aches Foot Growth Fast Growing Nails/Hair Vision Problems
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Weeks 23-27
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Baby begins to gain fat Skin is see thru
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Weekly gain is now about 6 ounces Face is almost fully formed Complete set of eyelashes and eyebrows
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Capillaries are filling with blood Vocal cords are functioning Nostrils are opening up
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Weighs a full 2 lbs Eyes beginning to open Baby is now able to see Has more taste buds than he/she will at birth and will react to foods you eat
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Swelling of ankles and feet and hands/face Leg cramps Stretch marks Itchy abdomen Skin pigmentation changes
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Fetal Heartbeat Weight and blood pressure
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Trouble Sleeping Protruding Navel Baby Kicking Itchy Belly Clumsiness
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Weeks 28-31
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Baby begins blinking Kicking, jabs, and movements increase Fat increases Brain is growing and beginning to wrinkle Begins to shed lanugo Begins to sleep longer---begin to see patterns to awake and sleeping times
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Shortness of Breath Sleepliness Scattered Braxton Hicks Contractions Colostrum Excitement and apprehension Strange and vivid dreams
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Blood test for anemia Glucose screening test
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Weeks 32-35
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Swallowing and breathing practicing occurs Skin is no longer see through Amniotic fluid is maxed out Antibodies are being passed from you to your baby Fingernails are at the tips of the fingers Brain cells are developing Baby’s head is still soft Most babies in a head’s down position
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Group B Strep Test
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Vertex Breech Oblique Transverse
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