3 Stages Of Pregnancy – What You Can Expect

November 3rd, 2009 | by admin |

The guide to the different stages of pregnancy helps the new parents to be to know what to expect as the pregnancy advances and what are the changes that are taking place. This is a general outlook of the what to expect. there may be a little difference as every one does not have similar symptoms. What is common to all however, is good care of the mother during the prenatal stages. The parents to be should have a good understanding with the obstetrician so that they are told by the doctor about the developments as the days advance.

1. The different stages of pregnancy
A full term pregnancy is normally 40 weeks. This full term is divided into trimesters which are about 13 weeks each. The progress of the fetus development is as per the trimester. During the first trimester of the pregnancy the woman may not realise that she is pregnant and will not associate the feeling of nausea to this. Though this is referred to as morning sickness, it could happen at any time of the day and not necessarily in the mornings only. This feeling of nausea is because of the hormonal changes in the woman’s body. These hormonal changes also bring about cravings for certain foods in pregnant women and also mood swings. All this reduces by the time it is the second trimester of the pregnancy.

2. The second trimester
By this time the mother to be has become used to the fetus in her womb and is not feeling as uneasy as she did in the beginning. It is during this period that the fetus has started the developing of its own organs. The mother will now start gaining weight, which though natural should not be too rapid. Sometimes if there are more than one fetus in the womb there may be a rapid weight gain, but this could also point to some problem with the health of the mother or the fetus.

3. The final trimester
By now all the organs of the fetus have developed completely and are fully functional too. In case the mother delivers a premature fetus during the 30th week, it will be able to survive with some assistance on the technological side. However, as this would be a premature birth the doctor’s would have to take extra precautions about its health. A normal term baby would be born only after 38 or 40 weeks.

At this time the mother will feel rather uncomfortable because of the pressure of the fetus on her own internal organs and also give her a back ache. She will feel like urinating frequently and will not have proper sleep. This will make her tired and fatigued.

This is just an outline of the different stages of pregnancy, the gynecologist will be able to give a more detailed explanation to the parents to be.

Abhishek Agarwal
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  1. 17 Responses to “3 Stages Of Pregnancy – What You Can Expect”

  2. By doodlebip on Nov 7, 2009 | Reply

    Could you tell me what stages of pregnancy to expect the 1st and 2nd scan?

  3. By emmiepips on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    If you are in the UK, you get a dating scan around 12 weeks and a foetal abnormality scan at 20-21 weeks. However, I believe in parts of Scotland you only get 1 scan. If there are any risk factors (such as early bleeding, previous problems or suspected difficulties) you will be offered extra scans, either early or late on accordingly. The 20 week scan is where you can see all the details of your baby, although you will be offered a picture at both- you may have to pay for the 20 week scan pic.
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  4. By alliea99 on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    1st scan – 12 or 13 weeks
    2nd scan – 20 weeks (this is the one where they can tell you the gender)
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  5. By growing inside on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    You will have your first ultrasound the first time you see the OB, around 9-10 weeks. This is just to confirm that a baby is present and in the right place.
    The second ultrasound will be 16-20 weeks, this will be a long one in which they look at the body parts.
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  6. By FiFi on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    In the UK, it should be 12 weeks and 20 weeks. The first is a dating scan, and the second is more thorough and checks for any potential problems.
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  7. By mystic_eye_cda on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    If you are in Canada, Australia, or the US and your doctor follows the guidelines set out by that countries obstetric association you will have no scans.

    Because routine ultrasounds do not improve prenatal outcomes in low-risk pregnancies.
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  8. By Angela R on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    During my pregnancy I was scanned every month. My insurance paid for as long as the doctor ordered it.
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  9. By Adriana N on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    All ObGyn’s are different. With my 1st pregnancy I had an old fashioned male doctor who didnt do a 1st trimester scan to date the pregnancy, he rather "felt" the uterus, with my 2nd pregnancy I had a scan at 7 weeks, saw no heartbeat on a low-resolution portable, went back at 9 weeks and saw my babies h/b, then had another scan at 14 weeks b/c of pain on my left side, then at 18 weeks to determine gender and any defects, 29 weeks for 4D, and finally at 38 weeks to check size of baby, with my current pregnancy I had one in hospital (ER) at 4 weeks b/c of problems, 6 weeks to follow up with my ObGyn and another at 11 weeks for my 1st official Ob appt. – it all varies, and if you are wanting more or less ultrasounds you should interview your obstetricians and ask what their standards for u/s are. I personally love having u/s’s so I stuck with my 2nd child’s dr this time around! Good luck!
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  10. By the original bitch on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    1st scan normally around 12 weeks 2nd depends on whether or not your local health service does 2nd scans i never had 2nd but they are normally done around 21 weeks
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  11. By leedslass on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    1st scan at 12 weeks, this is a dating scan where they take measurements to gain an accurate age of the foetus, don’t worry if this puts you back a week or so, it’s really just a guide line. 2nd scan should be at 20 weeks, this one checks development and if there are any problems they will be detected here, it’s a more detailed look at the organs, spine and brain. any problems i.e high blood pressure and you may be scanned every 4 weeks to monitor progress. West Yorkshire (UK)
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    mum of 4

  12. By evilbunnyhahaha on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    well, my 1st looked like a peanut with aems, one leg and either a HUGE penis, or the umbicial cord…lol. cute tho. u could also see the eyes, i think the lips too (already giving mummy kisses), the heart and stomach. my second looked like a real baby (wow…wondered why i was getting fat!) the second scan will be longer than the 1st as they check measurements and if the heart is working fine and they want to check the spine as well. but its all so cute!!! and be prepared to cry on u’re 1st one! i made the massive mistake of wearing make-up…i looked like a panda when i came out!

    teach me 2 read. the 1st is normally at 12 weeks and the second is about 20 weeks. u generally only get 2 scans unless (like me) they can’t see somethng on the 2nd scan or ur having problems that they want to keep an eye on
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  13. By nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    First scans are normally round about 10 – 12 weeks,this is whats known as your dating scan,and to have a rough idea of the babies age.
    Then you normally have a scan between 16 – 20 weeks.This is an in-depth scan,as all the babies measurements are taken to make sure that the3 baby is growing at the appropriate rate for your pregnancy.
    However,if you are Diabetic,you’ll have scans on a fortnightly basis until you are about 32 weeks,then weekly after that until the baby is born.
    The reason women with diabetes in pregnancy have more scans is because the baby tends to put on a lot of weight very quickly,and this causes problems for the mother as well as the unborn child.
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  14. By stokies on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    i had my first scan at 12weeks,and my second scan at 20 weeks(which they tell you the sex of the baby).
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  15. By lisa on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    you should have both scans between 12 and 20 weeks
    12 week scan-dating scan
    20 week scan-adnormality scan may b able 2 fing sex out!
    best of luk
    xx
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    made a mummy 3 days ago
    its gr8!

  16. By yummy_mummy on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    its usually about 10-12 weeks then 20-25 weeks..i had my 1st scan at 8weeks 2days as my periods are very irregular i also had my second scan at 19weeks.thats normal too..then i had regular scans every 2weeks then every weeks towards the end of my pregnancy as i had pre- eclampsia. :’(
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  17. By kelly f on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    In the uk your most important scan is at twenty weeks, all other scans are generally just precautionary, so you may find you only have one. Altho you find that you get one at 30-35 weeks just to make sure all is well and that baby is sitting in the right position. hope this helps
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  18. By amberthompson1980 on Nov 8, 2009 | Reply

    you should have your first scan at around 12wks and your second at 20wks
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