You are happy yet nervous! In the first 2-3 weeks, do not start or stop any crucial medications without checking with your doctor. In the 4th week of your pregnancy, you may experience abdominal cramps, mood swings, sore breasts, nausea etc. Invest in an extra support bra, and avoid chemicals and second-hand smoke

The little one's heart starts pumping blood: most other organs have bequn to develop. Your pregnancy hormones increase. If you're nauseated, try eating several small meals throughout the day and avoid strong odour. Weeks 6-9 is the crucial phase when you need to be more careful to avoid miscarriage, Avoid caffeine to stay hydrated.

Your inch-long baby is now caled a fetus. Your cravings may run from a gamut of food items like cheeseburgers to non- food items like chalk make an appointment to discuss genetic screening/dliagnestic tests or simply discusu about youn nor-food cravings (pica). Afer the 13th week of pregnancy a you can start eating for two

As the second trimester starts, you feel rejuvenated with renewed energy. Start prenatal yoga, Pilates or other light exercises Drink plenty of fluids (not coffee or tea): get enough sleep and follow a healthy diet. Weeks 1520 of pregnancy is the best time to make an appointment for the multiple marker testior amniocentesis to assure the safety of your baby. Your tiny love is arowing inside.

Now that you're feeling better, take advantage of your waning baby-free days. Spend some quality time with your partner: see a movie, go to dinner, take walks together. It's even safe to get intimate with your partner unless you have any complications. In the 22nd week of pregnancy you may be developing haemorrhoids and constipation, Lucky youl At this.point the fetus weighs almost a pound.

You might feel sleepy throughout the day as your baby begins to Sleep for longer periods now, often when you do. From here on out youll. probably be gaining about 1 pound a week. Focus on eating highfibre foods, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains: they will help you feel full longer. Avoid long-distance travel as you may go into unexpected labour at any point of time from now.

In weeks 28-30, you may feel tightening in your abdomen. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of true labour. Ask your doctor about doing fetal kick counts, which help assess your baby's wellbeing. The baby is increasingly sensitive to light and sound inside. Try to maximize room in your abdomen by standing and sitting as upright as possible. In the 31st week a qradual decrease in the power of your baby's kicks and punches may occur as space in the utejlm (utero) becomes tighter.

Fetal Development

Pregnancy has started to lose some of its glow on your face now. It's fair to go little crazy but plan i for it wisely: take a breastfeeding class. decorate the room for your teeny-weeny anything to welcome your tiny love. Consult with doctor for tests for Group B strep between weeks 35-37. The baby may drop lower into your pelvis in preparation for delivery and you may experience a frequent need to pee. Consider doing penneal massage daily in preparation for labour

Your breasts may be leaking colostrums-your baby's first food. Buy nursing pads and bras, and keep changing bras to avoid breast itching. Towards the end of third trimester, you may feel so huge and uncomfortable that you're tempted to ask your doctor to induce you early. Your pregnancy is considered full-term now and this is the time to rush to the hospital anytime soon. If you haven't delivered yet consuit with your doctor immediately.