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1.missed menstrual cycle

2.full feeling or mild ache in lower abdomen

3.tiredness or faintness

4.swollen breasts - causing discomfort or tenderness

5. Frequent, urgent need to urinate

6. Nausea or vomiting, particularly in the morning

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Obstetrician
-Schedule regular visits
-Assists during childbirth
-important to find a Dr. you like and are comfortable with and trust
-may work as a part of team of Dr’s
-see all Dr. in the team, at least meet them
-see primary Dr for most of the visits
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First exams
-check blood pressure, pulse, respiration and weight

-Mother’s medical history

*medical conditions such as high blood presure

-measurement of pelvis

-Analysis of urine to check for

*infection

*Gestational diabetes

*preeclampsia

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-Once a month until 6-7 months

-Twice a month 7th and 8th month

-9th month once a week
- physical exam

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(#4)-possible complications or things that require a doctor

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(#4)-possible complications or things that require a doctor

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-Vaginal bleeding

-unusual weight gain or loss

-excessive thirst

-Diminished need to urinate or painful urination

-severe abdominal pain

-persistent headaches

-severe vomiting

-fever

-increased vaginal mucus

-swelling of the face, hands and ankles

-Blurred vision or dizziness

-prolonged backache

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-Nausea and vomiting

-sleepiness

ue to hormonal changes

usually during 1st and 3rd trimesters

-Heartburn

Burning Feeling in upper abdomen

-shortness of breath

Common late in pregnancy

-Varicose veins

pressure on the blood vessels

Swollen veins or blood vessels close skin’s surface

-Muscle cramps

-lower back pain

-treatment

Plenty of rest

Elevate legs

Use support stockings

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(#8)-Foods to avoid and to consume during pregnancy

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(#8)-Foods to avoid and to consume during pregnancy

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Grains
-carbohydrates to provide energy
-fortified with folic acid ….. Helps prevent birth defects
-reduce risk of heart disease
-keep digestive system working properly
-bread, pasta, cereals….
Vegetables
-keep mother’s heart healthy -reduce chance of getting Diabetes High blood pressure Some kinds of cancer
-Many are rich in folic acid, vitamins A,C,E-Low in fat and calories
Fruits
Fruits-any fruit or 100% fruit juice part of group-common fruits Apples, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, strawberries, oranges-fruit juices are high in calories Do not contain fiber Fruits can be fresh frozen, dried or canned
Milk Diary products
Milk/Dairy Products-included in dairy group
-varieties of milk Cheese Ice cream yogurt
Meat
Meat and Bean Group-meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans-choose low fat cuts-provide protein necessary for baby’s growth. Development of bones and teeth-expectant mothers need more protein
Oils and Fats-fat that is liquid at room temperature -common oils Olive oil Corn oil Canola oil-foods naturally high in oils NutsOlives Some fish
Vitamins and Minerals
-some birth defects linked to vitamin deficiency
-vitamin A Proper eye development Healthy skin-the vitamin B
- general fetal development
-vitamin C Healthy teeth and gums Forms connective tissue skin, bones and organs
Nutrition and Pregnant Teens-special nutritional needs
-need to eat high quality nutritious foods-especially calcium and iron Calcium for bones Iron helps the blood carry oxygen to all body parts Teens should discuss nutritional need with their DR

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-pregnancy

40 weeks

280 days

-baby’s weight shifts downward near end of pregnancy-

Lightning

May be visible change in the shape of the abdomen

-Most births fetus is upside down

-when head is delivered, the rest of the body delivers eaisily

-Once head is delivered, the rest of the body delivers easily

- if fetus if bottom first - breech

-a cesarean section is required

-toward the end of the pregnancy when mother’s skin seems stretched as much as is possible- stretch marks may appear

-during labor contractions of the uterus push the baby out.

-usually by 6 weeks the mother’s abdomen and uterus return to normal size.

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Major adjustment in couple’s life

-important to talk with each other

- family and friends may be a support at this time

Hormonal changes may lead to mood swings

Depression

-Emotional and physical stress may lead to feelings of sadness- depression