Pregnancy trimesters

One of the first things that a woman wants to know when she gets that plus sign on the home pregnancy test is what to expect during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a very exciting time, where a lot of changes will be taking place in woman’s body as her baby grows and develops in preparation for birth.     The first trimester of pregnancy Pregnancy is broken down into three trimesters. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the little one transforms from a blastocyst that is just a cluster of cells into a fetus that resembles a tiny human being. As the baby grows, the...

First trimester of pregnancy

We live in a time that is one of the safest in history to have a baby.  Prenatal care is more complete and new mothers are generally healthier as they enter into the first trimester of pregnancy. In the first trimester, you may have a lot of questions and concerns, even if you have been pregnant before.  Your pregnancy history, including any abortions or miscarriages, is important knowledge for your physician.  With a thorough obstetrical as well as gynecological history, you will receive the best care....

Second trimester of pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy!  If you are 12 weeks pregnant, you are reaching the end of your first trimester and entering your second trimester.  For many women, this is when they breathe a sigh of relief.  The second trimester of pregnancy is when you are going to notice the most change in your body and you are going to start to feel your baby move.  You will start to round out in your mid section and you will have to start wearing maternity clothes if you aren’t already.  Your obstetrician will probably suggest that you start eating an extra 250-300 calories...

Third trimester of pregnancy

Mothers-to-be can constantly be found wondering what to expect during pregnancy. Obviously, we can tell that pregnant women gain a decent amount of weight throughout their pregnancy. Another key idea of pregnancies is that the mother’s hormones are constantly changing, causing all sorts of strange side effects. As time goes on, these effects can get progressively get worse. Most people are aware that the duration of pregnancies can be categorized into three different time frames, or pregnancy trimesters. What one might not realize is that each of the trimesters of...

Complications During Pregnancy

Having a baby is one of the most important moments in a woman’s life. Most of the time, the good news is met with mixed emotions of joy and nervousness because her number one concern is the baby’s safety. Although in general women have normal pregnancies there are always some instances where things could go wrong. Thus, it is very important for expecting women to be informed of possible pregnancy complications so that they will know better how to take care of themselves and their baby during the pregnancy....