PREGNANCY - TIME LINE

                     TIME LINE OF PREGNANCY

                    


[1st TRIMESTER]

MONTH

           [ 1st ]

                       ∆ Conception

                       ∆ Embryo implants into uterus via fallopian tube



                       ∆ Time to get prepared

                          (If you even know you're pregnant yet)



MONTH

             [ 2nd ]

                    • The hormone hCG increases {causes morning sickness}

                    • High Estrogen and Progesterone causes breast tenderness and sensitivity to smell

                    • Ask your doctor about foods to avoid

                    • Prenetal vitamins are recommended





MONTH

           [ 3rd ] 

                ° Hormones may make nipple larger and darker

                ° Estrogen can cause "Pregnancy Glow"

                ° It's time for new clothes!   Because your body begin to change

       



[2nd TRIMESTER] 

MONTH

           [ 4th] 

                     ✓ As hCG decreases...................

                          You feel healthy, sexy, 

                           energetic  

                     ✓ Blood flow may improve

                     ✓ Hormones may make you feel clumsy and strange cravings kick in

                     ✓ For the first time...

                          you may feel

                          your baby kick!        


       



MONTH

          [ 5th ]

                   ¢ Round ligament pain in abdomen  can cause pain when sitting 

                   A Belly band may help you



MONTH

           [ 6th ]

                 £ High Estrogen =  Thicker hair        

                    High Estrogen = Stronger nails

                 £ Swelling in wrist/ joins can cause carpal tunnel.

                  £ Uterus pushes stomach = acid reflux



MONTH

         [ 7th ]

            ^ Nesting impulse might kick in as you prepare for baby's arrival

            ^ Sciatica may cause radiating back pain

            ^ Ease pressure with pregnancy pillow



[3rd TRIMESTER]

MONTH

          [8th]

                   - You wake up a lot to pee as uterus pushes into your bladder

                   - If skin itches from stretching use lotion and stay hydrated



MONTH

          [ 9th]

               ¶ You feel pressure in your lower abdomen as baby gets ready for delivery

               ¶ Pack your bags and get ready for....                                                                                                Labour!



               ¶ If you deliver vaginally...............  

                 You may have  contraction      

                 You may have hot flashes          

                 You may have vomiting

               ¶ Once your cervix dilates to 10cm...,  you will feel a strong natural urge to..., PUSH!

               ¶ Remember, every birth story is different

               ¶ You did it


MEET YOUR NEW ONE{S}



NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE HARDEST PART

YOU GOT THIS


    

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