Pregnancy, Stages of Pregnancy (Trimesters), Physiological Changes During Pregnancy, Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy, Nutrition in Pregnancy, High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions
Pregnancy 🍼 🌼 Definition of Pregnancy Pregnancy is the state of carrying a developing fetus within the uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) to delivery. 🔢 Stages of Pregnancy (Trimesters) 1️⃣ First Trimester (0–13 weeks) Major organ development (heart, brain, limbs) Morning sickness (nausea/vomiting) Breast tenderness Fatigue Risk of miscarriage is highest 2️⃣ Second Trimester (14–26 weeks) Fetus grows rapidly Mother feels baby’s movement (quickening) Uterus expands, visible bump Lesser nausea, more energy Gender may be identified via ultrasound 3️⃣ Third Trimester (27–40 weeks) Baby gains weight and prepares for birth Braxton Hicks contractions may occur Discomfort due to uterus size Cervix softens and dilates 🧬 Physiological Changes During Pregnancy 🩸 Cardiovascular Blood volume ↑ by 30–50% Increased cardiac output Mild anemia common (due to hemod...