Being pregnant is an exciting and, at the same time, frightening period in a woman’s life. The reason you are reading this is because you think you are pregnant and this would be your first pregnancy. Do a pregnancy test first or confirmation. If the result is positive, visit your doctor so that you would know how long you have been pregnant and what you need to do.
Your first few weeks of pregnancy will pass by unnoticed and you might not even be aware that you are pregnant. This is the time when implantation occurs. During your second and third month of pregnancy, you would experience morning sickness, food aversions, breast tenderness and light-headedness. However, the first trimester is essentially the best time for you to get some extra sleep as well start getting adequate nutrition for you and your baby.
You would begin to feel a little better on your second trimester although for some, heartburn could occur during this time. This is the time when you would be gaining more weight and could have swelling of limbs. You would also begin to feel your baby’s movements and might even notice some rippling on your abdomen whenever your baby moves.
As your due date nears, you might experience “lightening” as your baby settles more into your pelvis. This would, however, cause you to visit the bathroom more often. You would also be producing more colostrum than before. Heartburn would be a common sensation as your little one crowds up your stomach. Braxton Hicks contractions could become more frequent and annoying. Keep in mind, however, that these contractions prepare your pelvis for the childbirth.
Since this is your first time, you might notice that you could go past your due date. There is no need to worry as long as you have not gone beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy.
Congratulations!
