First trimester
Congratulations you are on your way to becoming a mother. Here
we take you through your first trimester, how you and your baby
will develop. Remember you must start taking things easy now and
get plenty of rest.
Your first month:
For the first 6 weeks, the baby is called an
embryo. The heart,o lungs, and brain are beginning to develop
and the tiny heart will beat by the 25th day. The embryo is enclosed
in a sac of fluid to protect it from bumps and pressure. The baby
will grow in this sac until birth.
During this time you may not notice a weight
gain, but your breasts may be larger and may feel tender. You
may also have some "morning sickness" or nausea.
Visiting your doctor is very important during
these early stages. Your doctor will perform several tests to
check the health of both you and your baby. She will also be able
to answer questions about any concerns or fears you might have,
and she will tell you what you can do to make your pregnancy as
easy as possible.
Your second month:
During this month the embryo becomes a fetus.
It has arms with tiny hands and fingers. Legs, the beginnings
of knees, ankles, and toes are all starting to form. Organs such
as the stomach and liver a simple brain, spine and central nervous
system have also begun to develop. Pits have formed which will
become the baby's eyes and ears. You may tire more easily and
need to urinate more frequently. You may also, still be experiencing
some nausea.
It is very important to eat the right foods,
because you and your baby are changing and growing every day and
you both need proper nourishment. Go to our healthy eating while
pregnant page.
Your third month:
By the end of this trimester, your baby will
weigh approximately 1 ounce, and be about 3 inches in length and
signs of the baby's sex are beginning to appear. Finger and toe
nails are developing. The facial features are becoming well defined,
with an obvious chin, nose, and forehead. Eyes are fully formed
and eyelids are developing. The baby is now starting to move the
hands, legs, and head. At this point you will not feel the baby`s
movement.
You may have gained about 3 to 4 pounds.
A few symptoms you may experience during the
first trimester:
Fatigue
Breast tenderness
Passing water
Morning sickness
Backache
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