By Joseph Hazan,M.D.,FACOG
During pregnancy your baby is inside
the amniotic sac which is a bag of fluid.
The placenta transfers oxygen and
nutrients to the baby.
The umbilical cord connects the baby
to the placenta.
The uterus stretches as the baby grows.
During your pregnancy vitamin, mineral,
protein,vegetable, fruit and water intake
is very important. It is also very important
to avoid smoking, drugs and alcohol completely.
Pills and other medications should be avoided
unless prescribed specifically during pregnancy.
Changes during the first three months are some
breast tenderness, frequent urination and morning
sickness.
During the first three months if there is any bleeding
or spotting, fever over 100 degrees, pain, cramping,
burning on urination, dizziness or severe vomiting
you should notify your obstetrician.
During the first trimester your baby’s development
including heart, brain, eyes, ears, mouth, arms,
legs and sexual organ development occur.
During the second trimester the baby can suck
her thumb, kick, move, sleep and stretch upon
waking up.
During the second trimester you may gain a
pound a week. If it is less or more it needs to
be closely monitored.
If you have abdominal pain, aching, cramps,
fluid leakage from the vagina or bleeding or
urinary symptoms you should notify your
obstetrician.
During the last trimester the baby starts getting
into position to be born.
If you have swelling, headache,blurred vision,
spots before your eyes, abdominal pain, back pain,
bleeding or fluid from the vagina please notify your
obstetrician.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
HELP TO STOP SMOKING
1-800-4-CANCER
HELP TO STOP DRUGS
1-800-662-HELP
HELP TO STOP DRINKING
1-800-ALCOHOL
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