Introduction

Being pregnant is very special experience. You may have mixed feeling of happiness, excitement and anxiety. Particularly if this your first pregnancy. While you are waiting for the arrival of your baby, you many be concerned about eating the right the right food, or doing the right things for your baby Pregnancy is the time to pamper yourself. Eat well, stay healthy and get plenty of rest. A healthy pregnancy is often the result of proper mothercare. It is also the key to a wondrous beginning in life for your baby.

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When You Are Pregnant

The first sings and symptoms are

  • A missed menstrual period
  • Your breasts become fuller and the nipples are sensitive
  • You may feel tired or sleepy more than usual
  • You feel the urge to urinate more often

Home pregnancy test

A urine test for a hormone (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) that is produced only in pregnancy can confirm your pregnancy. It is advisable to have the test done one to two weeks after your first missed period. With a positive urine test, make a doctor’s appointment for proper medical care and follow-up.

You attitude

Expected date of delivery

A simple method is by reference to an Obstetric Table. This date is 280 days from the first day of your last menstruation.