Pregnancy Month by Month Guide : Fourth Month
Mother
You will probably be noticeably pregnant now, as your waistline disappears and your muscles and ligaments begin to relax. Your appetite may increase as [...]
Prenatal Pregnancy Visits #2
Common Complaints during Pregnancy
Most of the minor complaints during pregnancy can be minimized with patient education and prompt treatment.
Ptyalism
Excessive salivation (sialism, ptyalism) is an infrequent but troublesome complaint of pregnant women. The cause is unknown but it is strongly associated with severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
Frequency of Urination
Urinary frequency is a common complaint throughout [...]
Pregnancy Month by Month Guide : Third Month
Mother
By the end of the third month, you should be beginning to perk up a bit if you’ve experienced fatigue. Morning sickness and frequent urination [...]
Pregnancy Month by Month Guide : Second Month
Mother
By the end of the second month, you may begin to feel pregnant. Your breasts may be tender, and you might be experiencing [...]
Prenatal Pregnancy Visits #1
Maternal Well-Being as a Sign of Fetal Well-Being
In modern obstetric practice, fetal well-being has been determined mainly by direct monitoring and testing, but it is important not to overlook the status of the mother when determining fetal well-being.
Maternal Height & Weight
Maternal height and prepregnancy weight and amount of weight gain during pregnancy are important in [...]
Pregnancy Month by Month Guide : First Month
MOTHER
If you’ve been trying for a baby, a missed period is a good sign you’re on the right track. Other indications of pregnancy [...]
