Signs and symptoms of week 41 pregnancy

Out of the 9 months of pregnancy, the last few weeks are the most trying weeks for not just the mother and the fetus, but for the entire family looking after the pregnant mother. It is crucial that during the penultimate few weeks, the mother and the baby are taken utmost care of. It is better if at the commencement of the pregnancy itself, the couple enrolls for classes that teach one about childbirth, pre and post natal care so that the last few weeks of pregnancy and the birth of the baby is a smooth ride, without any health complications for the mother or the child.

At the 41st week, a couple must consider its time of glory to have already arrived. At this stage, it is extremely crucial to educate oneself and all those close to the mother about the much anticipated as well as dreaded term, labor.  Labor has three stages- early, active and a period of transition. The entire process taking these three constituent parts together is a rather long one, and could range between 12 and 20 hours. The average duration of labor for a woman who is bearing her first child is usually around 15 hours.

The first stage, that is the early labor is the longest phase and can range from a few hours to even a few days. Regular contractions take place in early labor. However one must note that these contractions are not the same as the contractions the mother experiences during the earlier stages of pregnancy, which were the Braxton Hicks contractions. The contractions that mark the onset of early labor actually serve to make the mother’s cervix larger and more accommodative to prepare for the delivery of the baby. One need not panic during this phase and there is no need to even rush the mother to the hospital. However, it is advisable to keep drinking water throughout the labor, during all three stages.

The next stage in labor is marked by active labor and this lasts between 3 and 4 hours. This phase is much more active than the previous phase and the cervix not just contracts, but it keeps dilating till the water breaks. This is the sign that the doctor needs to be informed and the mother needs to be shifted to the hospital. However, panic must not set in and the mother must at all times be accompanied with somebody to comfort her. It is extremely reassuring for an expectant mother to have her husband by her side when she is about to deliver her baby, especially is it is the couple’s first child.

Following this is the transition period and this is arguably the most serious phase in the delivery of the child. Them other’s cervix at this stage is completely dilated and because of the intensity of contractions taking place, she may have to endure a lot of pain. At this stage, her husband should try to encourage and soothe her as much as possible. The mother must take deep breaths and try to relax as far as she can. Stress will only complicate the baby’s delivery. In the second sub-stage of the period of transition, her pain will increase and she will be required to start pushing now. In the third and final sub-stage, her contractions will intensify and continue for half an hour and the mother will be required to keep pushing the baby and the placenta out, till the child finally arrives and she is a proud mother!

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Pregnancy – Pregnancy in the Sixth Week

During the 6 weeks of pregnancy may begin to experience increased Symptoms of Pregnancy, such as anxiety and aversion of food – the morning sickness. The embryo at this stage is 0.08 to 0.16 inches long, and the structures and organs are more defined. Pregnancy week by week progresses – at 6 weeks, you start to experience more symptoms of pregnancy. Your baby’s heart is beating in a normal pattern. Physical signs of the stages of pregnancy can include nausea, extreme fatigue, sore and tender breasts. At this stage, your own health care is very important.

Pregnancy week by week shows that the embryo is growing rapidly and other symptoms of pregnancy include a frequent need to urinate. Although these symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy and which are more severe during 6 weeks, due to the rapid growth of the embryo. Therefore, adequate health care for the pregnant mother is absolutely essential.

Part of your care during pregnancy, especially when they are 6 weeks pregnant should drink plenty of water, such as morning sickness can occur anytime, even during the day. During the stages of your pregnancy, you should be aware that alcohol, nicotine and drugs should be avoided completely. Some of the symptoms of pregnancy include food cravings, your breasts growing larger and a slight weight gain. As the pregnancy progresses week to week, your baby’s heartbeat is different and the spine and head are beginning to form.

During pregnancy, your health care should include a high protein diet which includes soy, milk, cheese and fish, yogurt, fruit juice and cereals. Try to avoid fried foods and fats. If your pregnancy symptoms include nausea, try taking your vitamins with citrus juice, but do not cut their vitamins. Pregnancy in the 6th Week and right through the stages of pregnancy should include light exercise such as walking, aerobics or yoga, but always consult your physician.

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Headaches During Pregnancy, are They Normal. Do You Know How to Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches?

Headaches during pregnancy are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy.

First of all let’s address why some pregnant women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy the surging hormones play a part in the development of pregnancy headaches. The 40% increase in blood volume that occurs during pregnancy increases pressure within the blood vessels and this itself can cause pregnancy headaches. Headaches during the last month of pregnancy may also be caused by a condition called preeclampsia, which is associated with high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine.

It is normal to have headaches during pregnancy because of the above reasons plus the following:

Stress

Lack of sleep

Vomiting

Low blood sugar

Dehydration

Caffeine withdrawal

Nicotine withdrawal

Poor posture

Pregnancy related vision changes

What you can do to ease your pregnancy headaches:

Reduce stress.

Get more sleep.

Treat your early morning sickness.

Eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar levels.

Drink adequate amounts of high quality water.

Get chiropractic adjustments and advice to correct your posture.

Avoid over the counter medication especially during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Consult a homeopath or an acupuncturist for treatments to relieve your pain.

Pregnancy headaches are sometimes relieved with either hot or cold compress around your forehead and on the back of your neck.

Have someone massage your shoulders and neck during acute pregnancy headaches.

Rest in a dark room and practice deep relaxation breathing.

Relaxing in a warm bath or shower sometimes reduces the stress and tension.

The fruit mangosteen is well known to support every system in the body. It is all natural and can relieve and prevent pregnancy headaches.

You tried all the above and you still have a pregnancy headache:

At this point it would be appropriate to call your doctor or midwife for advice.

Have your eyesight checked as you may need glasses or a change in glasses.

 If you experience any of these symptoms below with a headache call your physician or midwife immediately as these are signs of a severe pregnancy complication called pre-eclampsia:

Blurred vision

Right sided abdomen pain

Swollen hands and face

Sudden weight gain

Feeling very agitated or restless

 Pregnancy headaches can be very painful and very frustrating, as it is not recommended that you use over the counter medication during pregnancy. I have assisted pregnant women in the past to make their headaches a little more manageable or made them go away with a one on one coaching-healing phone sessions.

Many of my pregnant clients have experienced improvement of their pregnancy headaches by taking mangosteen juice. Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products. For a high quality mangosteen and information on my one on one coaching-healing session visit http://www.VemmaMidwife.com

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Hannah Bajor. C.N.M.,M.S.N.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Pregnancy Success Coach

Stages During Pregnancy

During pregnancy a woman’s body suffers many changes. From the conception to birth her body undertakes the processes of fertilization, implantation and growth of the baby or sometimes even babies. The child is growing in her body getting to develop in there for the next nine months after the conception. These 40 weeks of pregnancy may lead to new physical sensations for each woman. It is known that each woman body reacts different to each individual pregnancy whether it is the first, the second, third or more pregnancy.

The first trimester of pregnancy that it is considered to be the first 12 weeks leads to a woman’s body changes. These changes consist of providing a nurturing and protective environment for the baby to grow and develop. Depending on each case these changes can be subtle or can be pretty obvious. Many women do not realize they are pregnant until their menstrual period gets a few weeks overdue. Some of the women just know they are pregnant before missing a period because they feel strange and suspect something is different or in change.

Sometimes the first signs of pregnancy make a woman feel confused. This thing is realized because of the first symptoms in pregnancy that are similar to the pre-menstrual symptoms such as swollen breasts, feeling tired or possible cramping or pelvic discomfort.

There are known cases of women that will not have periods until their baby is partially or fully weaned of the breast, perhaps 6 to 12 months and sometimes even more. Even so it is possible for a woman to be fertile in about 8 weeks after giving birth. So breastfeeding, as a form of contraception tends to be reliable for about 30 % of the women, especially after the child is 3 to 4 months old. A subsequent baby could mean for a mother a very exhausting period and more then that a greater sensitivity for the nipples, especially when the child lathes and suckles at the breasts. These women are also prone to feel nauseated or sick especially in the mornings. Their milk begins to taste more salted then before which may cause a refusal of breastfeeding from the child.

It is a normal fact for women to ask questions about pregnancy. They usually feel unsecure and wonder what is normal during pregnancy. They concern about their health even if they experience the typical pregnancy problems or not. In some cases women do not realize that they are pregnant before a pregnancy test because the changes night not be always so obvious.

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