Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Hamid Sankoh
Stages of Childbirth
- Cervix open
- Water breech
- Mucus plug falls out
- Contraction
- Crowning
- Longest stage
2. Labor
- Baby is born
- C-section
- Vaginally
3. Afterbirth
- Cut umbilical cord
- Deliver baby
1st Trimester
1. Primitive face takes form with large black eyes
2. Nueral tube well formed
3. 7.6 - 10 cm long and weighs about 28g
Mother
1. Food cravings
2. Breast tenders
3. Constipation
2nd Trimester
1. Ears go from neck to sides of head
2. Bones start to get harder
3. Baby's heart begins to beat
Mother
1. Backache
2. Bleeding gums
3. Discharge
3rd Trimester
1. Hearing for baby fully develops
2. Baby's hands are active
3. Baby can distinguish bright sunlight through uterine walls
Mother
1. Braxton Hicks Contractions
2. Frequent Urination
3. Swelling
Prenatal Care
Don't: Drink, Smoke, Do drugs, or get stressed.
Nutrition: Choose at least one good source of vitamin C and Choose food high in fiber.
Exercise: If you exercised before your pregnancy continue to but if you didn't, don't worry about it.