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What do people mean when they say in the first trimester' of a pregnancy?
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A trimester contains the prefix 'tri' as in triangle - and it means 3 or a third. The first trimester of a pregnancy therefore means the first third of the pregnancy and as a pregnancy is 9 months long, it refers to the first 3 months.
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What do the trimesters mean?
Trimester simply is a term that refers to dividing the normal 9 month pregnancy into three 3-month segments. So, the first trimester is the first three months of pregnancy; the second trimester is months 4-6; and the third trimester is the final three months. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
What does it mean if you have stomach pain in the first trimester of a pregnancy?
Most of the time, stomach pain and light cramps in the first trimester are completely normal, because your uterus is starting to really stretch out, and your body is getting used to being pregnant. Most first trimester stomach pains and cramps are due to your newly stretching uterus.
What about sedation in 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
It depends what you mean by early pregnancy, and for what reason. If you need sedation for your own health the minimum will be given.
What does it mean when Progesterone levels drop during first trimester from 20 in week 4 to 13 in week 5?
progesterone is necessary to sustain a pregnancy. The doctor can start you on progesterone suppositories to help sustain the pregnancy . good luck joymaker rn
What happened when there is two week difference in the growth of fetus?
It depends where you are in the pregnancy - in the first trimester it may mean the LMP was incorrect and you are 2weeks further or less pregnant than you thought. In the third trimester it can mean you are having a large (or small baby) or it can mean the baby is not getting adequate nutrition and he maybe delivered early to prevent further growth restriction. Check with your doctor for more details.
What are some notable happenings during the second trimester of pregnancy?
Pregnancy gets easier on second trimester when it comes to nausea. There would be less nausea if not all gone. However, it doesnt mean that it will be 100% easy on second trimester. There will be a lot of changes in and on your body. Your belly will start to show, your breasts becomes fuller, stretch marks would be starting to form and some other things.
Why do woman cramp during first trimester of pregnancy?
Cramping during pregnancy, unfortunately, can mean multiple things; some are okay and some are not so good. It can be gas, constipation, your uterus growing; signs of an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and the list can go on and on. If the cramping continues and it concerns you too much you should contact your doctor.
Im pregnant and sleeping all the time is something wrong I mean It's scaring me Ive heard of women having no energy in pregnancy but this seems extreme. help please?
During my first trimester I slept ALL the time. I slept at least 16 hours a day. It got better during the second trimester.
Is it normal to have bleeding with lower back pain like period pain very early in pregnancy?
This isn't normal but it is reasonably common. Many women experience bleeding in the early part of pregnancy. Often it will settle and the pregnancy proceeds as normal. However, the cramps are not a particularly great sign. The combination can mean you will or are having a miscarriage. See your doctor so they can perform further tests to see if this actually is the case.
7wks pregnant bleeding for a week with clots and cramping which is getting more severe what does this mean?
These can be signs and symptoms of a miscarriage. Immediate medical attention must be sought. The most common cause of miscarriage in the first trimester (first 12 weeks of pregnancy) is the female reproductive anatomy.
What is risks to abort after in months?
I don't know what you mean by "in" months but the first trimester is one of the safest procedures.
What does it mean if the first line on pregnancy test is faded?
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