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Pregnancy is a joyous but stressful journey of pregnancy stages
in an average woman's life. Pregnancy is an individual
experience and each woman reacts differently. Staying fit and
healthy should be your goal throughout the rapidly changing
stages of pregnancy during your journey to motherhood. The nine
months of pregnancy are customarily divided into three
trimesters, of three months each. Each stage of pregnancy has an
individual but predictable character with its unique effects on
both the mother and the baby's development.
The Distinct Pregnancy Stages It is very important for a woman
to know and respect the limitations of the body and the growing
fetus during her pregnancy. Good diet, light exercise, positive
attitude and adequate relaxation should become a part of your
daily routine for the birth of a healthy and happy baby. The
three distinct pregnancy stages or trimesters are the distinct
stages of baby's growth in the womb.
The first trimester is the start of pregnancy. Hormonal changes
during the first three months of pregnancy will increase
fatigue, nausea, bowel movements, excessive urination and
heightened emotional sensitivity. Do not be too shocked or
frightened by these changes, just deal with them in a most
sensible ways to overcome them. Guard against any infections and
sickness to protect your baby's health.
The second pregnancy stage is called the second trimester. Your
body starts showing the 'baby bump' and you can feel the baby's
movement. Initial fatigue and nausea abates and you develop the
'bloom' of pregnancy with a general glow of wellbeing. Keep a
meticulous routine of personal hygiene, and take adequate
calcium for the growth of baby's skeletal system.
The third pregnancy stage is the last trimester, as baby
completes its growth. - As the belly grows you feel more tired, so
take adequate rest and diet to ensure proper oxygen and
nutrients to the baby. Avoid lifting heavy weights and
discomfort of any kind. Soon your baby will be born. This last
stage of pregnancy culminates in labor. The three stages of
labor are - the dilation of the cervix, the delivery of the baby
and the delivery of the placenta.
Recognizing The Start Of Labor
Some of the signs and symptoms of
labor are: uterine contractions, period-like cramps, backache,
diarrhea, breaking of waters and dilation of the cervix. As the
contraction become painful and intense, the cervix dilates to
about 10cm and you have an intense desire to push. There is
burning and pain as baby's head emerges from the vaginal canal,
and finally the baby slips out followed by placenta. Do not be
embarrassed by bowel motion, as it is common during this
pregnancy stage of labor.
While you are experiencing the varied joys of pregnancy, share
the events and feelings with your partner to make him feel the
joys of impending fatherhood during your varied pregnancy
stages.
About the author: - Apurva Shree is the online editor of free pregnancy information
resource www.pregnancy-period.com She has developed this site to provide valuable information
on pregnancy and useful methods to enjoy your pregnancy period
and the ways in which you welcome your new world of motherhood.
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