Pregnancy Stages - A Brief Overview
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Soon after the delight of discovering that "I am pregnant" the mothers want to discover what is going to happen during the different pregnancy stages. The initial pregnancy symptoms are actually the result of changing hormonal levels and the growth of the baby in the womb. Now the anxiety is for handling incoming pregnancy stages. Read on to find the answer to all your anxieties.
Each pregnancy stage is accompanied with many changes in both the mother and the baby, and the better understanding of these changes helps to enjoy them more.
First Pregnancy Stage
During the first pregnancy stage the baby is developing at an incredible rate. During these twelve weeks of the first stage, the baby grows from two tiny cells to about seven centimeters long fetus with many of its organs(including heart) in the functioning position. Obviously this gives a deep effect on the mother's body. Increasing level of hormones at this stage is the major cause of nausea, morning sickness, extreme tiredness and much more in this stage. The mother can only cope up to these changes if she is stronger enough. A multivitamin pill is of great help at this stage.
Second Pregnancy Stage
During the second stage the baby polishes its body functions and goes on to develop rapidly. In the middle of this pregnancy stage the sex of the baby can be determined. At the end of this stage the baby is about thirty five centimeter long and weighs about more than 1 kilogram. Now the mother's body does not fit into the old outfits. Due to the expanding belly it is the right time to buy new maternity clothes.
Third Pregnancy Stage
The third and the last stage of pregnancy, seems to be the longest. The organs of the baby have become strong enough to survive on their own. The weight of the baby varies a lot here but on the average it is almost three kgs and about fifty centimeters in length. You will again feel tired and exhausted, but now because of carrying the baby. The baby is about to arrive and the body is now preparing for the labor and birth process.
The moment the baby is delivered and he/she comes in your lap all the tiredness of carrying him up will be waived off. You have designated with a new post "The Mom". Though the journey was hard and long but the reward is no doubt marvelous.
For week by week pregnancy picture aided pregnancy details check Pregnancy Stages and enjoy the pregnancy at its spirit.
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