It is very difficult to put pregnancy into a short week by week
pregnancy guide. There is a lot happening during the nine months of pregnancy,
involving both mother and baby. To make it simple, it is worth splitting a
guide into two – one for the baby and one for the mother. This week by week
guide will focus on common symptoms and signs that are noticed during the nine
months of pregnancy.
The First Trimester
During the first trimester, there is a lot happening in the development
of the baby. In fact, the most important parts of development all happen by 9
weeks pregnant. This makes it extremely important but can also mean that the
mother experiences some of the worst pregnancy symptoms of all. The first
trimester is riddled with hormonal changes, which affect the mood as well as
feelings.
In a week by week pregnancy guide, it is important to split the
different trimesters into different weeks. While the first four weeks will not
cause too many problems for the expectant mother, this is generally the time
that she will find out that she is pregnant – usually due to a missed period
and a home pregnancy test. From week five onwards, it is common to start
suffering from pregnancy sickness, tiredness, mood swings and food aversions.
The Second Trimester
The week by week pregnancy for the second trimester is pretty short.
While the baby is going through a lot of development, the mother’s symptoms are
usually much less than the first or third trimester. The fatigue has usually
eased off from week 14 – the first week of the second trimester. At the same
time, the morning sickness has usually abated. Only a handful of pregnant women
will suffer from morning sickness for the duration of her pregnancy.
The week by week pregnancy guide goes to the second half of the
second trimester, when the baby is growing. This is when the mother is likely
to start showing and will also feel some of the kicks. Between weeks 16 and 20
it is common to feel movement, depending on whether you are in tune with your
body and whether this is your first pregnancy or not. It is also very common to
suffer from gas and wind a lot. This is because the digestive system will have
completely slowed down while your body uses the calories much more efficiently.
The Third Trimester
During the week by week pregnancy guide, it is important to touch on
the final trimester. This is when the baby gets into the full term period and
when the mother really will be showing – this is especially the case when it
comes to multiple babies. Gas and wind continue to be problems during this
stage, along with constant feeling of movement from the baby.
The final trimester is when the fatigue will come back, which is
important to touch on during a week by week pregnancy guide. Tiredness is
common due to the extra weight being carried and the baby taking up a lot of
the energy for growth. You may struggle to sleep well at night, due to
constantly needing to get up and pee, so you will need to nap during the day to
help replenish your energy levels.
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