Pregnancy symptoms start this week... if not already started. And if you're like most women, you'll be experiencing nausea, fatigue, the discomfort of sore breasts, and a need to urinate more often. Worry not, all are normal. Annoying, yes, but the good thing is that they won't last forever. Some women also get headaches in the first trimester of pregnancy. Although most symptoms are normal and you shouldn’t be alarm, there are also some pregnancy symptoms that you should never ignore. If you experience any of the danger signs of early pregnancy seek medical help immediately.
Also it is extremely crucial to eat well at every stage of pregnancy so that your baby gets all the nutrients she needs in order to grow. Small regular meals and regular drinks can help to prevent indigestion and to combat nausea and fatigue. It helps to eat a wide variety of foods, particularly if you are vegetarian.
Your baby:
You may not look pregnant at this point but inside of you, your embryo's heart, no bigger than a poppy seed, has already begun to beat and pump blood. The heart is dividing into chambers and will find a more regular rhythm soon. The embryo itself is about a quarter of an inch/ half a centimeter long and looks more like a tadpole than a human. It undergoes a growth spurt this week.
Major organs, including the kidneys and liver, begin to grow. The neural tube, which connects the brain and spinal cord, will close this week. The embryo's upper and lower limb buds begin to sprout. These will later form your baby's arms and legs. The intestines are developing and the appendix is in place.
Below the opening that will later form your baby's mouth, small folds exist where the neck and the lower jaw eventually develop. As early as this week, facial features are already forming. Nostrils are becoming distinct and the earliest version of the eyes' retinas are forming. Find out how much folic acid you need.
Also it is extremely crucial to eat well at every stage of pregnancy so that your baby gets all the nutrients she needs in order to grow. Small regular meals and regular drinks can help to prevent indigestion and to combat nausea and fatigue. It helps to eat a wide variety of foods, particularly if you are vegetarian.
Your baby:
You may not look pregnant at this point but inside of you, your embryo's heart, no bigger than a poppy seed, has already begun to beat and pump blood. The heart is dividing into chambers and will find a more regular rhythm soon. The embryo itself is about a quarter of an inch/ half a centimeter long and looks more like a tadpole than a human. It undergoes a growth spurt this week.
Major organs, including the kidneys and liver, begin to grow. The neural tube, which connects the brain and spinal cord, will close this week. The embryo's upper and lower limb buds begin to sprout. These will later form your baby's arms and legs. The intestines are developing and the appendix is in place.
Below the opening that will later form your baby's mouth, small folds exist where the neck and the lower jaw eventually develop. As early as this week, facial features are already forming. Nostrils are becoming distinct and the earliest version of the eyes' retinas are forming. Find out how much folic acid you need.
