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These may include missed menstruation, swollen breasts, Nausea, vomiting, Excessive tiredness, Abdominal changes, Positive pregnancy test.
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The first trimester lasts from the first through the 13th week of pregnancy. Although you may not look pregnant during the first trimester, your body is going through enormous changes as it accommodates a growing baby.
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Embryonic cell layers begin to specialize, first bone cell appears.
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Sex of baby can be determined. Kidneys begin to function. Arms, legs, fingers and toes are well defined and moveable.
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Most of the early pregnancy symptoms will gradually disappear. Your abdomen will start to look pregnant, as the uterus will grow rapidly in size.
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Moves actively, has a strong heartbeat.
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Eyes are formed, reacts to light and sound. Reflexes develop, hair is also fully developed.
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During the third trimester, you’ll start seeing your healthcare provider more frequently. Doctor will also determine the baby’s position and check cervix in order to monitor how body is preparing for childbirth.
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Baby takes iron and calcium from mothers diet to build up reserve stores. Baby also becomes less active due to size.
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Moves into final position (usually head down) in preparation for birth. Less active due to size, body is mature.
