Stages Of Pregnancy:What To Look Forward To.
Most new mothers are quite excited when they are pregnant with their first child. At the very same time they are nervous. They have all kinds of questions running about inside their minds. The first thing a mother needs to know and to do is to make sure to schedule regular prenatal care.
In the first trimester (14 weeks) the mother may begin to feel nauseous. She might have morning sickness. Actually that can happen anytime of the day or night. Her breasts will feel tender and she might feel more tired than normal. During the first few months there is weight gain and frequent urination. Just around the time of the second trimester (17-20 weeks) the mother starts to look as if she is pregnant. The baby is always requiring nutrients and is growing. In about twenty weeks the baby-s heart beat can strongly be heard.
Later, further into the pregnancy, usually during the third trimester, the mother will experience some leg cramping, heartburn, and emotional tears. This all happens because the mother-s hormones and body are changing.
By the end of the third trimester the mother-s body is ready to deliver a healthy beautiful baby. A new mother should not be concerned if the date of her delivery comes and goes. The majority of babies do not arrive on time. A baby’s weight various but most weigh about five to eight pounds.
There is so much planning to do for a new mother and her baby. A new person is about to enter her life. The baby and mother will need clothing. There is new furniture to buy and maybe later, a baby shower to attend. Most often a family member or good friend plans a baby shower.
All of this is such an exciting time, one that I guarantee no mother ever forgets.