First Trimesters

At one month of pregnancy the baby is still any embryo and it is made up of two layers which will soon produce into body parts and organs. In the first two weeks of pregnancy a women isn’t actually pregnant because the women’s body is preparing for ovulation as usual. You usually ovulate (release an egg) around two weeks after the first day of your period this depends on the length of your period. Then during the third week after the first day of your last period your fertilised egg moves across the fallopian tube towards the womb. The egg starts off as a single cell but it divides multiple times. By the time the egg reaches the womb it becomes the mass of 100 cells which is known as an embryo. In the fourth week of pregnancy the embryo grows and develops in the lining of the womb. The outer cells reach out and link themselves with the mothers blood supply. The inner cells form

During the first trimester of pregnancy your experience will be full of different feelings. You will be excited some time and scary also you can even go through the anxiety and stress.

During the first stage of labor cervical effacement and dilation occur. This stage begins with the appearance of true labor contractions and end when the cervix is completely dilated at ten centimeters and the cervix is completely effaced at 100%. This stage accounts for the longest duration for both nulliparous and parous women. The first stage of labor contains three sub phases the latent, active, and transitional phase. The latent phase occurs from the onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to about three to five centimeters. This stage will vary in length among different women. The fetus changes position and cervical effacement are also occurring during this phase. The woman is usually excited and sociable during this phase. The active phase occurs when the cervix begins to dilate more rapidly and is dilated to between four and six centimeters. The slower the transition between the latent and active stage the safer the delivery, this doesn’t usually happen in spontaneous labor. This phase continues until the cervix is dilated to about seven or eight centimeters. During this phase the fetus internally rotates and comes down into the pelvis. The women’s discomfort is usually increased in this phase as the pace speeds up. The transitional phase occurs when the cervix is dilated to seven to eight centimeters until it is fully dilated. Bloody discharge usually increases when the cervix is fully dilated. The transitional phase is short but very intense, with strong

When the baby is not even a baby yet there is already development occurring within the fertilized egg. This developmental period is called the prenatal period which is the time between conception and birth, this is where development in the unborn baby occurs rapidly. Prenatal development is the process by which a baby develops from a single cell after conception forming into an embryo and later growing into a fetus. This period is generally divided into three different developmental stages. According to the Encyclopedia of Children’s

At this point I have turned from a cluster of cells to having functioning organs, nerves and muscles. Fourteen weeks into the pregnancy, my arms have reached its final length and my neck is more defined. Red blood cells are beginning to form in my spleen. I am four inches long and weigh approximately four and a half ounces. Fifteen weeks into pregnancy, my skeleton is starting to form bones which will soon be visible on an ultrasound picture. Sixteen weeks into pregnancy, my eyes began to face forward and slowly move. My ears are close to its final position and I am able to make sucking noises with my mouth. Seventeen weeks into pregnancy, my toenails are beginning to develop and fat stores develop under my skin for energy after birth. A week later, my ears begin to come out and I am able to hear

The third trimester is usually the period between the 27-40th week of pregnancy. During this period there are many developmental changes in both the fetus and the expectant mother (Nilsson & Lemberger 2009). As the fetus grows and covers the abdominal cavity of the mother, the mother has a feeling of discomfort as she is anxious for the expected child. On the hand the fetus during this period the lungs mature and begin to positions its head-down. It can see and hear as the brain is also developing.

The creation of a human being is a miraculous process. When many people hear human development, they tend to think about infancy or adolescent years when kids go through puberty, but the most amazing developmental processes take place in the prenatal stage. The amount of growth and change that occurs during the nine-month gestational period is almost incomprehensible. Prenatal development is broken down into three stages, the Germinal stage, the Embryonic Stage, and the Fetal stage. This paper will mainly focus on the embryonic stage because there is a vast amount of crucial development that happens during this period. The embryonic stage is also exciting because it is during this stage that the mass of cells that are supposed to be a human, starts to actually resemble a baby.

As your uterus is growing and pushing your external organs so at this time you may suffer from chest pain and shorten of breath, though it is normal but still you may consult with your physician if you wish. This stage of pregnancy may give you swollen face, leg, hands, feet, neck, ankle and other parts of your body. Some of the embarrassing pregnancy symptom like piles, farting and leaking boobs may make you feel uncomfortable at this

Concerning the functions of the human body, childbirth is one of the most demanding feats. The birthing process is broken down into three stages. The first stage of childbirth starts with labor and continues until the cervix is fully dilated. Next, the second stage allows the baby to be pushed out into the world. Lastly, the third stage begins right after the birth. It is when the placenta is delivered.

During the very beginning the first stage is the thinning of the cervix this enables the baby to start to descend lower in the pelvis. Most tines during this part the amniotic sac will break signaling the baby is getting close to descending down the birth canal. This part if labor also includes ultimately becoming dilated to 10cm. This process can vary

AS a mother-to-be you have probably already started to read up on what 's going on with your baby, how it 's growing, and how to keep it safe and happy. Unfortunately many women are so focused on the baby they forget to think of themselves as well. As the baby grows, there are many changes that need to occur in the mothers ' body in order for the pregnancy to progress normally. These changes vary from

“A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart until the day you die” (Mary Mason par. 3). The author is introducing to the readers that the experience of being pregnant is nothing like you would ever expect. First and foremost, in order for a woman to get pregnant, they must have sexual intercourse. During sexual intercourse a male 's semen is expelled into the vagina, then the sperm enters the cervix and uterus, until it reaches the fallopian tubes. Once it’s reached the fallopian tubes the egg and the sperm join, resulting in a fertilized egg. Being pregnant is when an embryo or fetus develops in a woman 's uterus. The essence of pregnancy; it’s the most breathtaking thing you’ve ever experienced, but on the other it’s a long way from conception to birth. There’s no doubt that pregnancy induces a similar diversity of emotional and physiological responses, such as laughing, crying, screaming, dry skin, and all in just one day. Nothing compares to the miracle and magic of pregnancy. It’s a chance to be involved in life’s creative process. During this process, one will experience major changes. Being pregnant is like one moment one is thrilled, impatient and joyous. Then the next one feels anxious about a million unknowns. One of the ways one can increase their chances for a successful pregnancy is to learn as much as one can about what is happening, so one won’t be so overwhelmed. Simply educating oneself about

After fertilisation that has a place in the fallopian tube, the zygote multiplies rapidly and transforms into a group of cells that is called the morula. The morula moves towards the uterus, develops into a blastocyst and attaches into the uterine wall. Next, the blastocyst differentiates into three layers (ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm) that will give a beginning to all tissues and organs to the baby developing body. The embryo forms embryonic membranes (yolk sac, amnion, chorion and allantois), which help to protect and nourishments the embryo. The placenta begins to develop (from embryos chorion and a part of mother’s endometrium). It will transfer nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the baby, and waste products from the baby back to the maternal system, it will produce and secrete hormones, and will be in charge of the immunologic barrier. The placenta is connected to the foetus by the umbilical cord. Backbone, vertebral, the central nervous system, and small protrusions (the future legs and arms of the baby) also develop. Heart and blood cells are formed and the circulation begins. At the end of this month, the embryo is around 6-7mm long. During the second month, small protrusions transform into arms and legs. Fingers, toes, and eyes develop (become apart and eyelids are fused). Fundamental blood vessels, sensory and internal organs, as well as the digestive tract, are formed. Neural tube development is well progressed and the ossification begins. By the end of

After 4th week of pregnancy, your body undergoes excellent changes like: symptoms, body weight, swollen ankles and changes in eating habits, and the same continue till the 8th week of pregnancy. We will know in detail from 5th week with some useful points that proves helpful to you. It is thrilling to have changes in your body and with your baby every week based upon the developmental changes which are taking place during pregnancy. Let us know from the 5th week of the pregnancy stage.

The first stage is called the first trimester. Sounds simple enough right? This trimester is the most fragile one out of the three. It consists of week one through week thirteen. With this stage being the most critical part of the baby’s development, the brain, heart and lungs will develop during this time frame (Knapp par. 4). As for the mother, “Things a pregnant woman may experience in the first trimester include nausea, vomiting, food cravings, food aversions, fatigue, mood swings, constipation, swelling and tender breasts, frequent urination and headaches, according to the U.S. Department