Pregnancy & Birth
Jaquira Washington
PRENATAL CARE
-the health care you get while you are pregnant, otherwise known as "Prenatal Care"
-this includes your check-ups and prenatal testing.
-Prenatal Care can keep you and your baby healthy. It also lets your health care provider spot health problems early.
DO's & DON'Ts
Do: go to your check-ups frequently, take the medication that the doctor prescribes you, & tell your doctor any useful information they need to know
Don't: don't drink alcohol, don't do drugs, etc.
Nutrition: eat healthy (fruit, vegetables, protein) & drink plenty water
Exercise: during pregnancy be careful when you work out (do a minimum) & drink plenty water after working out
1st Trimester
Baby changes from a single fertilized cell (a zygote) to the embryo. For the mom, by week five you'll be experiencing morning sickness.
2nd Trimester
The baby is growing quickly and you are now able to determine the baby's sex. It is said that this is the easiest stage for the woman. However, the extra weight you gained starts to causen back pain & breast enlargement.
3rd Trimester
Towards the end of the third trimester your baby's lungs are nearly fully developed. The baby's reflexes are coordinated; he/she can blink, open eyes, turn head, grasp firmly and respond to light, sound, & touch. The baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor & delivery.
How do you know if your pregnant?
-you can buy home pregnancy test (make sure to buy more than one)
-go to the doctors
-missed period
-nausea or feeling in the stomach