Every woman longs to be pregnant someday, but not all women know what it takes to be safely pregnant for between thirty seven to forty weeks. It does not matter whether you are pregnant for the first or second time or several times before, this article aims to let you into some of the information that may have eluded you until now.
Pregnancy can manifest same signs and symptoms such as headaches, fainting spells, dizziness and mood swings, nausea, fatigue, food cravings associated with other Health conditions, but if all or any of those were preceded or followed by morning sickness and tender or swollen breasts, then you might be really pregnant.
The need for a pregnancy test
Most women who have had the above symptoms have not cared or thought it necessary to go for a pregnancy test. A lot of them have self-medicated, took malaria drugs that harmed their fetus. If you feel any of the above symptoms while sexually active, go take a pregnancy test at your nearest clinic or get a pregnancy test kit at your neighborhood pharmacy and do it yourself at home.
The Importance of Regular Prenatal Clinic
Obstetricians are specially trained pregnancy and babies' doctors who are your best friends while pregnant. Do not forget to schedule a meeting with your obstetrician for registration, several other tests, and to provide you with information in respect of your due delivery date and schedule of monthly prenatal visits for the care of your baby.
If you have any health issues, you will be given drugs to remedy it. If not, you will be given gestation vitamins and advice on proper diet and exercise. Prenatal visits are very important for a successful pregnancy and safe delivery, but most pregnant women neglect it.
The three trimesters of Pregnancy and their problems.
1. The first trimester - first 12 weeks of gestation - will give rise to increased levels of progesterone, your ability to absorb food into your body will be compromised, and morning sickness, constipation, flatulence and heartburn will set in.
2. The second trimester - from the 13th to the 27th week of gestation - brings with it a welcome lessening of your morning sickness, but your waistline, increase in belly size and more varicose veins etc may make you uncomfortable.
3. The third trimester - 28th week of gestation - is the period when you begin to notice the movement of the child in you. You will begin to feel more fatigue; your legs may become swollen and weakened. Your baby's activities may begin to hamper your movement. You may develop skin rashes, generally feel very uncomfortable, and waddle. Regular prenatal visits will help you deal with all those pregnancy problems with care and advice from your prenatal clinic.
Inform your Doctor about the Medical History of your family.
It is crucial that you inform your doctor about your family medical history, so that you can be well examined against genetic illnesses or birth abnormalities that may happen to your baby if adequate medical care and attention is not given to it.
Inform your doctor about your current medical conditions.
It is very important that your doctor is informed about your current medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure, cardiac disease etc., so that he or she can help you with precautions against pregnancy complications.
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