First Trimester

Some women have cramping throughout the entire first trimester, while other don't. The cramping is usually caused by the uterus stretching and their body getting used to being pregnant.

The toenails, lips, and eyelashes of a fetus typically begin to appear during the second trimester of pregnancy, around the 14th to 26th week. This period is characterized by significant growth and development of facial features and extremities. By the end of the second trimester, these features become more defined as the fetus continues to mature.

If you want to do this properly, you must ask him why he does not want a third child and (this is the hard part) you must ask yourself why you do want a third child.

You have two children already. What exactly will a third child bring that two do not already bring. And will it be that much more cost, or work, to raise another, and will it be that much joy and pleasure than two already bring.

Yes. It is probably just the baby's hand or foot in that place. However, if it gets extreme or is accompanied by blood or doesn't go away after a while, you need to speak to your doctor or midwife

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Yes, they are fine. The baby will be OK.

Yes, it is okay to eat walnuts during pregnancy.

at the end of the first trimester

It sounds like an eczema-related condition called Pompholyx (check the spelling!) I am also 17 weeks pregnant and suffer from the same thing, your GP can prescribe a low-dose steroid cream to help clear it up. It's nothing to worry about, although the itching drives you crazy!

Pregnancy should be painless during the first trimester, see an OB doctor to assess for ectopic. Do this soon. Joymaker RN

it is usually happens when you have pulled a muscle in your leg it may take a few weeks to ease but if it goes on longer you should see a doctor. hope that helps bethanie

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.

Many people don't show at all in the first trimester as the uterus does not rise out of the pelvis until 12-13 weeks so there is nothing to show. I worked with a girl who didn't show until 6 months along. It just depends on how the girl is built to begin with.

In the third trimester (7th to 9th month of pregnancy), general weakness, rapid fatigue, lower back pain, neck pain and other symptoms described above first appear or continue to appear. The hormone relaxin begins to produce, which, by acting on the ligaments and joints, makes them softer, supple and more flexible. Pain in the sacroiliac joints, coccyx, and longitudinal symphysis may also be a concern.

Legs require special attention during this period. Most often women are worried about heaviness in the legs, swelling, cramps of calf muscle and foot muscles. Vascular sprockets and varicose veins of the lower limbs appear less frequently. These symptoms are caused by increasing body weight (during pregnancy, the weight gain averages 11 - 16 kg), shifting center of gravity, manifestations of leg venous insufficiency, hypocalcaemia. In addition, the venous return from the inferior vena cava is reduced due to intensively increasing uterine and fetal growth.

Foot pains caused by increased weight and a shift in the center of equilibrium from the center of the arch of the foot to the base of the toes may be disturbing, which may lead to deformities of the foot against the background of pliable ligaments. Wearing low-heeled shoes and especially relaxing foot massage is therefore not only a pleasant but also a very useful treatment.

I'm not going to use the word "normal" here but it is possible. some women tend to steer clear of the kitchen bc the smell, thought, or sight of food can make them nauseous. I'm sure going from 3 big meals a day to eating saltines so you dont puke may make a woman lose a few pounds.

Unless you are already in the second trimester, it is highly unlikely that your excessive weight gain is being caused by pregnancy. Suring the first trimester, there is minimal weight gain, however, during the second trimester is when most pregnancy weight will be gained.

I WOULD GO TO THE DOCTOR OR TO THE HOSPITAL TO CHECK AND SEE WHAT IS WRONG AND MAKE SURE THEIR IS NOTHING THE MATTER WITH THE BABY

Yes, exercise is healthy all the way through the pregnancy.

Yes, it is possible, but it is not recommended and it is not healthy to gain that much weight during the first trimester. Most of your pregnancy weight gain should happen during the second trimester.

Blood return to the heart may decrease, and pt. may develop supine hypotensive syndrome.

massage and movement during the childbearing experience were and continue to be a prominent part of many cultures' health care.

I would avoid them. I don't mean avoid using them, I just mean when you are cooking something in them, stay out of the room. If they are faulty they can give off microwaves which can be harmful to you, but particularly to your baby

You should never drink any amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking even very small amounts of alcohol can cause birth defects, miscarriage, and FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome).