Going Into Labor
The Signs of Labor: It can be hard to tell at first if you are in labor, but there are some signs that help you to know that labor may be near. Lower backache Baby dropping down into the pelvis Increased Braxton Hicks Contractions Increased pressure in pelvis and rectum Nesting Instinct: It is nature’s way of helping you feel confident and ready to protect, nurture and welcome a new baby...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are sometimes called ‘false’ or ‘practice’ contractions. You may be having Braxton Hicks contractions, if you feel irregular, infrequent tightening or cramping in your abdomen during your pregnancy. This is normal and not a sign that you’re ready to give birth. What are Braxton Hicks Contractions? Braxton Hicks contractions are a tightening in your abdomen that...
3rd Trimester of Pregnancy – Week 28 to End of Pregnancy – All You Need to Know
Welcome to your last phase of pregnancy! Your checkups will be once every 2 weeks till 36 weeks, then weekly till the delivery which is around 40 weeks. During the 3rd trimester, your baby develops, grows, and changes position to get ready for birth. Your baby’s brain triples in weight, and the cerebrum develops deep, convoluted groves that provide extra surface area without taking up more...
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy – Week 14 to 27 – All You Need to Know
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of week 14 through week 27. During this period, your baby continues to grow and change almost every day. Here is a summary of how your baby develops week by week during the second trimester. Week 14 Your baby is approximately the size of a lemon. At this stage, your baby’s gender becomes more apparent. Your...1st Trimester of Pregnancy – Week 1 to 13 – All You Need to Know
Fetal development begins soon after conception. Keep in mind that all the measurements below are approximate. Let us find out together how your baby grows and develops during the first trimester. Week 1 – Getting ready Oops! We know by now you are not yet pregnant. To calculate your estimated due date, the first day of your menstruation period is very important to help...All About Pregnancy Tests
What is a Pregnancy Test and how does it work? You can be pregnant without experiencing many of the classic signs and symptoms of the pregnancy. If you miss a period, take a pregnancy test. There are two main types of pregnancy tests: Urine Tests Blood Tests The tests look for a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). Your body makes this hormone after a fertilized egg attaches...Signs That Help You Know You Are Pregnant
Even before you miss a period, you might suspect that you are pregnant by knowing the classic signs and symptoms of pregnancy! The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include: Missed period: If you’re in your childbearing years and you miss your period by a week or more, you might be pregnant. However, this symptom can be misleading if you have an irregular menstrual...