Pregnancy is all about the progress of one or more offspring called an embryo or fetus in the female reproductive system called the uterus. It’s the most awaited stage in every human’s life, which takes around 40 weeks from day one to the last stage of pregnancy. The developing stage is divided into 3 trimesters to understand the progress of the pregnancy.
First Trimester Of Pregnancy Stage (Week 1-12)
In the beginning stages of pregnancy i.e. First Trimester Of Pregnancy, your body experiences many alterations. Hormonal changes affect approximately every function of the organ in the body. These modifications elicit various indications of gestation in the pregnancy first weeks. Halt in the process of menstruation is a clear indication that you are pregnant.
Some other changes that it comprises
- Extreme exhaustion or weariness
- Engorge & distended breasts.
- Change in the size of the nipples.
- disconcert abdomen
- yearning or tasteless in certain foodstuff
- Changes in the mind frame.
- Constipation, facing difficulty in bowel emptiness
- The flow of urine more than regular
- Head pain
- Sensation of Heartburn
- Increase or decrease in weight.
When certain changes take place you probably get your daily routine disturbed and changed. You may go to bed late, you may eat a meal less than regular. The process of 1st trimester runs from (weeks 1- 12), which further explains its growth in 4, 8 and 12 weeks.
4 weeks of pregnancy
- A baby's brain, spinal cord, heart, arm and LED buds begin to form.
- It further turns the embryo & one-twenty-fifth inch extended.
8 weeks of pregnancy
- Almost all main organs & outer structures of the body get begin to form.
- You may see the growth in the legs, arms & fingers of the baby with normal heartbeats.
- The sexual organs of the body & eyes begin to form.
- The umbilical cord appears clearly.
- At the end of 8 weeks, you will see a fetus appear the same as a human. The baby seems to be one inch long.
12 weeks of pregnancy
- The nerves & muscles begin to function. You may be able to know the sex of the baby.
- The baby turns 3 inches longer.
Second Trimester Of Pregnancy Stage (Week 13-28)
The 2nd trimester of pregnancy seems to be more bearable than the first trimester. Some of the pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, etc. get reduced in this stage. Besides, you will get expansion in the stomach due to baby growth. After, completion of this stage you will find a movement in the baby.
When the womb makes place for the baby you may face
- Body, back, stomach, groin or thigh pain
- An appearance of stretch marks on the stomach, breasts, thighs or buttocks takes place.
- The skin of the nipples gets dark, you may also see changes or darkness in the skin texture.
- An itching on the stomach, palms & feet.
- Distention of the ankles fingers & face.
16 weeks of pregnancy
- The formation of muscle tissue, bone, and skeleton ensue to form.
- The formation of Skin begins to form along with the development of Meconium in the baby's intestinal zone. It is admitted as the first bowel function.
- Your baby gets turned into 4 to 5 inches.
20 weeks of pregnancy
- You can feel the baby more actively coated with waxy vernix, to protect the skin texture.
- The formation of Eyebrows, eyelashes, fingernails & toenails takes place.
- A baby can hear & swallow & grow up to 6 inches.
24 weeks of pregnancy
- Bone marrows commence to formulate blood cells.
- Footprints, fingerprints, real hair, lungs & hands begin to form.
- You may get your baby to sleep & wake regularly.
Third Trimester Of Pregnancy Stage (Week 29-40)
You may get breathing difficulties and make you visit the bathroom many times. This happens when the baby turns bigger & puts pressure on the organs.
- Sensation of Heartburn
- Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face.
- Haemorrhoids, breast swelling, leak of water from the breast
- The baby reaches to the lower part of the tummy.
As your pregnancy days come near your cervix turns thinner & softer, which is termed as effacing. It’s a normal & natural procedure, which aids the birth canal called the vagina to unlock during the birthing course. Now you will be at the stage of 29-40 weeks of pregnancy.
32 weeks of pregnancy
- The bones of the baby get fully formed but still seem to be soft.
- You may notice kicks & jabs of the baby.
- An opening & closing of the eyes takes place.
- Lungs are in the process of finishing & trying breathing.
- Your baby's get begins to store essential minerals, such as iron & calcium.
- Lanugos commence to fall off.
- You can see a baby in gaining weight rapidly. A baby may turn about 15 to 17 inches long & holds a weight of 4 to 4½ pounds.
36 weeks of pregnancy
- The defensive waxy covering known as vernix turns thicker.
- The fat of the Body gets enhanced & you can see your baby getting bigger and bigger & with minimum space to turn around.
- A baby may get turned 16 to 19 inches long & 6 to 6½ pounds in weight.
37-40 weeks of pregnancy
- In conclusion of 37 weeks of pregnancy, your baby seems to be fully developed. The organs of the baby function on their own.
- When you are near your due date, your baby may get spun into a head-down pose to take birth.
During birth, you may get the baby weight around 6 to 9 pounds & 19 to 21 inches long. Well, the weight and size of the baby differ. Most of healthy baby holds excessive weight; sometimes, it becomes difficult to deliver such type of healthy baby.