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Pregnancy Guide

The feeling of carrying another living being in your womb is the most special time of a woman's life. It is a time of physical, mental and emotional transformation for the woman. Anxiety and uncertainty marks the great deal of excitement accompanying these changes. However, worries and having sleepless nights are uncalled for. The nine months of journey would be pleasant if one has a better knowledge and appreciation of these transformations.

During the first trimester, marked from conception to 12 or 14 weeks from the last normal menstrual cycle, a woman often experiences morning sickness (vomiting and nausea), tiredness, tender breast and frequent urination. Taking small frequent meals can be very helpful in preventing nausea. The mother-to-be may have alternate activity and rest periods. During this stage, walking is the most suitable physical activity.

The second trimester is often considered as the "Golden Period" of pregnancy. This is because by this time, the physically demanding early signs and symptoms of pregnancy are all over. Better sleep patterns is established which is a major sign of progression in the process of healthy pregnancy. During this time, the mother-to-be might get to hear the first heartbeat of the baby. This is the most joyful moment is a mother can experience. In around 19 weeks, an ultrasound may be conducted. This may make one feel the different movements of the baby inside. Stretch marks may be visible during this time, which is a great sign of worry for the to-be moms. By not itching the abdominal area, the chances of pregnancy stretch marks may be greatly reduced.

The final stage of pregnancy is the final trimester. This is the time when the fetus becomes too huge to move in the uterus. One may feel tired and short of breath due to the increased growth of the fetus. A fetus usually settles into a head-down position in the uterus at the end of the third trimester. Now, one should get ready to welcome the baby in this world.

Pregnancy also involves many changes in a woman's lifestyle. Avoid detrimental substances such as nicotine and alcohol. Cigarette smoke can lead to low birth weight in babies as well as miscarriages and tubal pregnancies. Alcohol and other toxic chemicals and substances such as paint fumes are damaging to the mother and to the baby.

The diet or prenatal nutrition is another essential lifestyle change during pregnancy. It is important to eat a healthy diet and increase water intake, about 6 to 8 glasses a day. Vitamins and nutrients found in the food are imperative to the health of a developing baby and the well being of the mother as well as supplemental vitamins. Exercise and getting adequate rest and sleep are also important. To help alleviate swelling, fatigue, and backache, regular activity such as walking, yoga, and swimming should be done.

Becoming pregnant, enjoying a successful pregnancy and eventually giving birth is a complex but wonderful experience. Do everything you can to have a healthy pregnancy so your new baby will have the very best beginning to life that is possible.

Should there be a need to prove who the father of the baby you are carrying is, paternity test can be done after giving birth. DNA material from both the baby and from the alleged father is needed to perform the legal paternity testing and this DNA paternity test is very much close to 100% accuracy.

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