Early Signs Of Pregnancy

The first step towards motherhood is, of course, pregnancy.  Pregnancy, however, is quite a fragile period during the expectant mother’s life.  Proper care for the pregnant female is critical and timing is of absolute essence.  Hence, pregnancy calendars have become invaluable tools for pregnant women all over the world. Pregnancy calendars mark the important dates during the 9 month period and inform the expectant mother, as well as the expectant father, what to do come the crucial days enumerated therein.

So, what are the important dates in a pregnancy calendar?  Below is a synopsis of the 5 most important points of the pregnancy period:

1. The first 2 weeks since you missed your last period. The first two weeks of pregnancy comprise the period when most of the pregnancy symptoms transpire – and some of these symptoms aren’t pleasant.  Morning sickness, heightened sensitivity, increased appetite that may lead to a slight weight gain, missed period, and the likes can cost some uncertainties, and consequently, some anxiety on the part of the expectant mother.  The first two weeks of pregnancy also marks the start of the pregnancy calendar and should be counted from the date of the last menstrual period.

2. The first trimester, in general. Many medical experts agree that when it comes to the pregnancy calendar, the first 12 months are the most critical.  A lot of the chemical and physical changes that transpire during pregnancy happen during this period.  It is also during the first trimester when the mother is most vulnerable to miscarriage.  Hence, this point in the pregnancy calendar should be observed with utmost care and proper guidance on how to proceed.

3. The twentieth week of the pregnancy.  It is during this time of the pregnancy calender when the uterus expands tremendously to accommodate the ever-growing fetus.  It is also during this time of the pregnancy calendar when the fetus begins to make distinguishable motions.  Feeling the expectant mother’s tummy will allow the parents to experience the first attempts of their child to communicate – an experience that is very much exciting and rewarding for the mother and father “to be.”

4. The seventh month onwards.  There is always a possibility, no matter how slim, that the baby will come out after the seventh month.  Granted that such a birth will be premature, the child so born during this stage of the pregnancy calendar will have a great chance of survival.  Heightened care must be observed during this period to ensure that the mother won’t be exposed to conditions that may lead to premature labor.

5. The fortieth week onwards.  During this stage of the pregnacy calender, labor is expected.  All necessary precautions should be made to ensure a smooth, healthy, and trouble-free delivery once the moment arrives.