The Stages of Pregnancy and Nutrition during Your Gestation Period

If I could teach a pregnant mother it would be 1st trimester of pregnancy. I think that the 1st trimester is very important. Just knowing something grown inside of you and it’s also become a part of you. I would start talking about how the hormonal changes will affect almost every organ in your body. The swollen on her body may protrude the frequent urination, weight gain or loss and maybe an experience of discomfort. I would go to detail about how 4 weeks your baby development nervous system and heart begin to form. At 8 weeks the baby embryo to develop into a fetus. All major organs have begun to form, the sex organs begin to form and the nerves and muscles begin to work together. I would like to tell her everything she would want to know about her baby. The considering stage of a

Nutrition plays an important role when it comes to pregnancy. You will often here of woman trying to eat healthier for their unborn baby. In japan woman take role as mother to be very seriously including health and diet (Paulanka 2008). Japanese culture has a food pyramid somewhat like westernized culture. On the top is exercise and hydration which includes water and tea. Next are grains which is recommended 5-7 servings, Vegetables 5-6 servings, protein 3-5 servings, dairy 2 servings, and fruit 2 servings. While pregnant caloric intake is increased in the first semester 50+, second semester 250+, third semester 450+, and if the woman chooses to breastfeed caloric intake is increased to 350+ (Pregnant in japan). Salt intake is limited to prevent preeclampsia (Pregnant in Japan). It is not uncommon for a doctor to recommended a weight gain of 7-8kg during pregnancy (Kittaka). Some woman have stated that “They were back in their pre-pregnancy clothes in less than 3 weeks”.

A healthy diet is full of fruit, vegetables, starchy foods, proteins, fibre and calcium is also important for the mother to avoid caffeine.

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

The first task of your pregnancy starts by knowing whether you are pregnant or not. There is a common sign of pregnancy is missed period but you can also experience mild cramping in your uterus. You can confirm your pregnancy by using pregnancy test kit which can make you sure about your pregnancy OR you can visit to your health care provider or doctor to confirm your pregnancy.

Aim: to be able to create a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) for a pregnant women that incorporates the 5 vital nutrients, folic acid, protein, calcium, iron, carbohydrates that support the healthy growth and development of a foetus in pregnancy.

Ultrasounds should be performed on expecting mothers to ensure the health of the fetus during the pregnancy. The ultrasounds can be used to make sure that the fetus is meeting the expected growth requirements per trimester. There are 3 trimesters during a normal pregnancy and each trimester has its own growth requirements to ensure that by the time the pregnancy is expected to be over the fetus should be fully developed. The First Trimester is weeks 1-12 of the pregnancy.(10-1) At the end of the first month, the embryo has a heartbeat, a two-lobed brain, and a spinal cord. By the end of the second month, the embryo is recognizable as a human and is called a fetus. After two months, the embryo has started to from arm and legs as well as fingers, ears, and toes. The fetus can be visibly identified as a male or female. By the end of the first trimester, the heart has 4 chambers (1-8). The Second Trimester is weeks 13-28 of your pregnancy.(10-2) By the

Most pregnant woman imagine how their developing fetus looks like, what the developing fetus is doing at a particular point, and aspire to deliver a healthy baby. Most important, many prenatal and postpartum women are eager to know what she can do to help deliver a healthy baby and how to care for the newborn. Here are some advices and activities offered to a prenatal, postpartum, and future development of a child includes healthy foods, consumption of adequate water, exercise, medication awareness, and emotions.

First trimester: By 12 weeks of pregnancy the foetus will be fully formed. The ovum grows and develops certain important parts of the baby’s body such as spinal cord, nervous system, gastrointestinal system, heart and lungs in the first four weeks from conception. The heart starts beating and brain and other organs forms by eight weeks. At this stage, the face is formed and arms and legs start to move. The baby grows to 3 inches long and

Don’t hesitate to take food thinking that you may vomit. During pregnancy it is essential to eat a balanced diet. But try to take simple food devoid of oil and masalas. You can have dry roti and boiled vegetables, cereals without milk etc. which can offer you energy.

Pregnancy is a blessing from above; during these times, women tend to crave for the unusual at unexpected times. Healthy eating for pregnant women is important because the baby is benefiting from all foods consumed. During pregnancy, nutrient essentials are quiet higher and different. Therefore, the USDA MyPlate designed a 2,000 calorie standard for pregnant women. Nutrients such as calcium, folate, iron, fiber, and fluids are majorly significant during pregnancy. A daily intake of 1,000 milligrams of calcium is beneficial, to retain strength within the bones of pregnant women and the baby. Foods such as yogurt, cheese, and milk are considered as high-calcium foods; broccoli, dark leafy greens, and almonds are considered as medium and low-calcium

I guess to me and probably many other women it depends on the situation we are in and possibly even how the baby was conceived, would be another deciding factor. The SEX ED GAME has a particular scenario that states that a pregnancy test came up positive, you are having a baby, time to go get checked out and discuss choices of child bearing. However, it does make you lose a turn, I did this entirely because society looks at pregnancy in many different ways. Most commonly negative, mostly depending on age. In this case the game is teen based, which in society’s perspective, teen pregnancy is negative.

The fetal stage is the stage in which is marked by rapid growth and preparation

The development of the first stage is birth to 4 weeks. This point is likewise recognized as the Neonatal Period. Infant are held with a number of abilities that become the foundation of future growth.

After rice based cereal, your baby will most likely move on to pureed fruits, vegetables and meat. Until you know what your baby will like, buy small quantities of fruits, vegetables and meat, unless other family members consume lots of fruits, vegetables and meat. After proper washing cut the fruit and vegetables in half and either boil, steam or bake them. If they are baked, place those in a baking dish with enough water to almost cover the dish contents. Vegetables and fruit can be peeled before or after cooking.