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Title: Stages of Pregnancy - Tips, Facts & Warnings


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Stages of Pregnancy- Tips, Facts Warnings
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Did You Know?
  • If you are within the normal weight range for
    your height you are less likely to suffer
    problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes
    during pregnancy.

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  • Did you know how it feels when pregnancy is
    confirmed?
  • Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of life.
    You can feel an abstract feeling of motherhood.
    The feeling of new life growing inside you is
    very exciting. You are filled with anxious
    thoughts about the known and unknown pregnancy
    facts.

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Stages of Pregnancy
  • Stages of pregnancy are divided into three
    trimesters. And within these trimesters, you will
    experience hormonal changes, physical changes,
    and emotional changes. The stages are categorized
    as
  • First trimester The most critical phase of
    pregnancy.
  • Second trimester Your body show evidence of the
    baby inside you.
  • Third trimester Baby starts blinking his eyes
    and speedily gain weight.
  • Lets have a look at these stages.

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First Trimester During the first trimester of
your pregnancy you will experience some physical
changes.
  • Symptoms
  • Increase in breast size
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Frequent urination
  • Precautions
  • Visit doctor regularly
  • Avoid spicy foods
  • Avoid physical taxing work
  • Dont stuff yourself with food
  • By the end of the first trimester, your baby's
    body proportions have changed to become similar
    to those of a newborn?

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Second Trimester In second trimester hormonal
changes occurs
  • Symptoms
  • Brain activity decreases
  • Feel absent minded
  • Belly starts swelling
  • Sleeping problem
  • Precautions
  • Avoid prolong standing on your feet
  • Be conscious how you sit
  • Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
  • Your baby will measure a little over a foot in
    length and will weigh more than one pound by end
    of the second trimester?
  •  

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Third Trimester This is the last stage of
pregnancy.
  • Symptoms
  • Burst of energy
  • Feel discomfort during sexual activity
  • Precautions
  • Avoid going to crowded places
  • Take proper sleep
  • Do not do manual work
  • Do not take any medicine without consulting
    doctor
  • Your baby's sense of hearing is improving and he
    can hear your voice and your partner's as you
    converse? You can feel, and see on ultrasound,
    his startled reaction in response to a sudden
    loud noise.

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Five important foods to consume during pregnancy
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Blueberries
  • Apples
  • Lean organic chicken breast
  • During pregnancy it is essential to have
    nutritious food for your childs normal and
    healthy development.

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Five foods to avoid during pregnancy
  • Deli Meat
  • Fish with mercury
  • Smoked seafood
  • Soft cheeses
  • Unpasteurized milk
  • These foods should be avoided as they can be
    hazardous for the healthy development of your
    fetus. For instance pasteurized and unpasteurized
    soft cheese usually has a printed surface or skin
    such as Brie, and Camembert.

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Tips for Pregnancy
These are some of the beneficial pregnancy tips-
  • Eat five to six meal a day
  • Take a prenatal vitamin each day as directed by
    your doctor
  • Drink plenty of fruits
  • Take adequate sleep
  • Do proper exercise
  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Dont take over the counter medications
  • Wear safety belts while traveling
  • Avoid exposure to second had smoke

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  • Who can help you?
  • Pregnancy is a very crucial phase of life. So
    its very essential to take care of yourself at
    that time. And for this you need to have valuable
    knowledge. thus to get more information you can
    log on to http//www.health-niche.com or call us
    at .
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