After all, all the metamorphoses taking place with a crumb, one way or another, affect her state of health. Armed with knowledge about what is going on inside her abdomen, the expectant mother will be able to remove unpleasant symptoms and at the same time help the pups to grow and develop. How the fetus develops in the womb of pregnancy, find out in the article "How the fetus develops in the womb of the mother".
1st trimester: lizard with tail
You, perhaps, are not yet sure of your motherhood, and the changes in your body are already under way. A few days after fertilization, the embryo is attached to the inner wall of the uterus. In just one week a single ball grows from one cell! The embryo is developing rapidly. The heart and the cardiovascular system begin to form. The head grows in size due to the rapid growth of the brain. At first it resembles a muzzle of a reptile, and even in this period a small creature has a tail! There are rudiments of internal organs - kidneys, liver, lungs. Gradually the mucous membrane of the uterus envelops the fetus, and at the end of the second month the placenta is formed, which will nourish and protect your baby.
Since the beginning of the eighth week, it has been possible to fix brain impulses. Now the child slowly acquires a human kind: limbs, a nose, a mouth are looming, muscles grow. At eleven weeks the youngster already reacts to light, noise, heat. Tiny dentition appears under the gums. Some bones begin to harden. And the tail is gone! The twelfth week is the end of the embryonic period: henceforth your baby is officially called the fetus. And what do you feel at this time? At first, there are often symptoms similar to premenstrual symptoms: for example, swelling of the breast (the reason lies in the increased work of the mammary glands). Also in the first weeks you can become irritable, without a reason to get tired. In all, hormonal perestroika is to blame. In addition, in the early stages of pregnancy, many women suffer from nausea - usually in the morning. Therefore, you have to make some adjustments to the usual menu. Eat often (five to six times a day) and gradually. So you will avoid overfilling the stomach. Observe a diet rich in proteins and carbohydrates, give up fatty and fried, drink freshly squeezed vegetable and berry juices. In the morning, get up from your bed slowly, without making any sudden movements. Feeling a fit of nausea, suck a slice of lemon.
2nd trimester: "raking" hands
By this time you can already determine the sex of the child. On his transparent peel grow soft, fluffy hair. Continues to form the face: drawn bridge of the nose, cheeks. The kid learns to frown and frown. Forming the rudiments of permanent teeth, as well as phalanges of fingers. On the pads appear unique prints. The child becomes mobile and flexible: the "grasping" handles are already bent in the elbows and wrists. Every day the senses develop, for example, taste buds appear on the tongue. Little by little, the retina is sensitive. By the 24th week the kid already has his own immune system and looks almost the same as before birth. Here are just fatty deposits yet, so the body is still thin. By the way, there are wonderful news: your state of health should improve significantly. No more nausea in the morning! In addition, you are waiting for amazing sensations. Approximately from the eighteenth to the twentieth week, you begin to feel the baby stirring in the womb. It will be a barely noticeable movement, which at later times will be replaced by sharp jerks and desperate kicks. The tummy will gradually start to round and rise, to come forward. The internal organs of the abdominal cavity will slightly press down the diaphragm from below, making breathing a bit difficult. If an enlarged abdomen begins to give you anxiety during sleep, for more comfort try to put under yourself pillows.
The body will increase the amount of circulating blood to provide the baby with enough oxygen. Because of this, the load on the heart and small blood vessels will increase, so be ready for bleeding gums. There is also the possibility that sweating will increase. In addition, breast mammary glands will work: do not be afraid if a yellow translucent liquid - colostrum - starts to appear from the nipples. Wipe it with a napkin and do not try to squeeze it out. Another problem is pigmentation (on the abdomen, around the nipples). After the birth, they disappear, but for now try to remove them with the help of grapefruit juice or cucumber. At the same time, the appearance of the first stretch marks is possible. They arise because of excessive and rapid stretching of the skin on the hips, abdomen, buttocks and chest. It is better to prevent the problem than to fight it later. Start using special tools!
3 trimester: the main on kicks
Well, the baby can already hear your voice, and closer to the 2 nd week for the first time will open your eyes. He kicks with elbows and knees. Still would! The fetus is already large enough, and in the womb it is cramped: by the 28th week it fills all its space. From the 32nd week, the baby's lungs can support life. Preparing to enter the open space, he trains his breath, making movements in the diaphragm. Pushkin hair, which covered it from the beginning of the second trimester, begins to fall out, although some of them can remain on the shoulders and back until delivery. In the ninth month, "refinement" of individual systems (nervous, genitourinary, etc.) continues. From the 35th week the baby begins to gain weight particularly quickly. The body of the carapace becomes round, chubby. By the 40th week, he drops his head into the pelvic region - he takes the position "to start"! The closer you are to childbirth, the stronger the enlarged abdomen will be pulled down when walking. To reduce the feeling of heaviness in the lower back, do rotational movements with your pelvis, before you go to bed, and in the daytime do not load yourself with hard work. To avoid edema, drink fluid no later than 20 minutes before eating, try not to eat after six in the evening, do not abuse salt. At this time, it's time to start preparing for the baby's future feeding - it's washing your breasts with cool water, rubbing your nipples with a rough towel. Just do not overdo it: their excessive irritation can cause a contraction of the uterus. If there is a risk of miscarriage, it is better to start similar procedures from the 36-37th week, not earlier: by this time the fetus is already fully formed. Gradually more frequent and more intense fights. The child goes deeper into the pelvis, sinking to the bottom of the uterus, it's easier for you to breathe, you can lose some weight. Cervix softens, possibly, the appearance of bloody discharge and the passage of mucus from the genital tract. These are the right signs that the birth is coming soon. Prepare for a joyful event!
Sleep more
You need a full rest: a dream should last at least eight hours. To relax, "walk in the evening, take a warm shower (from hot baths better refuse).
Eat bran
In the seventh month, anemia (anemia) often develops in pregnant women, caused by a lack of iron in the body. Do regular blood tests to monitor hemoglobin levels. Enter into your diet beans, oatmeal, prunes, bran.
Leave on the kiwi
You need a crumb of calcium. The first symptoms that you do not have it are night cramps in the calf muscles, puffing nails and brittle hair. True, calcium of animal origin, which is abundant in dairy products, causes excessive ossification of the skull of the baby and makes it difficult for the head to pass through the birth canal. Therefore, give preference to vegetable (it is found in Bulgarian peppers, apples, persimmons, kiwi, lentils).
Drink water in the morning
Many women have a stool during pregnancy, constipation begins. That there was no such problem, not less than 60% of your diet should make fresh fruits and vegetables. Get used to wheat bran, fresh yogurt. And in the morning before breakfast, do not forget to drink a glass of cool water. Refuse the "empty" products: confectionery and flour products, sugar, coffee and, of course, alcohol. Now we know how the fetus develops in the womb of the mother.