From the first weeks of pregnancy, the body of a pregnant woman adapts to the new conditions of functioning. These changes contribute to the normal course of pregnancy and fetal development. Condition in pregnant women varies by week, with each subsequent week is characterized by new sensations. Based on the analysis of a woman can be in a timely manner to prevent the emergence of possible serious complications.

Changes in the embryonic period

In most cases, at the earliest timing of a woman may not know she was pregnant, as it does not affect her health. Only the fourth week of the tests are positive, the woman receives a confirmation of pregnancy. The change being observed due to the fact that the duration of pregnancy increases.

After six weeks may be nausea, violation of appetite, vomiting varying intensity, intolerance to some specific odors. Changing taste preferences - a woman begins to eat foods that previously did not like, or, conversely, stops eating his favorite treats as they now call her disgust.

Only if the vomiting becomes indomitable, joined by marked weakness, lack of appetite, without delay is necessary to seek medical help. It requires a course of treatment in a specialized department.

The end of the 8 week is the final week of the embryonic period of development. During this period, all of the major systems and organs of the body are already differentiated, that is strictly determined which body will develop from a particular group of cells. A pregnant woman becomes volatile mood - from drowsiness and weakness to excessive irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper , Nervousness, tearfulness. Even a slight word or expression can cause outbursts of anger. Such changes in mood and well-being are the result of the hormonal changes which occurred in women in connection with pregnancy. Gradually, the woman's condition becomes more balanced and normalized by the end of the first trimester.

As further changes overall

After completing the first half of pregnancy, the body of a pregnant begins to experience increasing workload. At 20-22 weeks is often a complication associated with a reduction in blood hemoglobin (adjusted based on the result of general analysis of blood). A pregnant may appear complaints about fatigue, dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Recurring headaches. This status during pregnancy requires mandatory conduct antianemic therapy (prescribing iron and comprehensive multivitamin preparations), as it can lead to complications such as the threat of termination or premature labor, the development of toxicity in the second half, and others.

During the second trimester there is a risk of toxicity, which is not only threatening complication for the fetus, but for the life of the pregnant woman. Pregnancy status changes:

• special attention should be paid to the appearance of edema, which are considered a sign of fluid retention in the body. The presence of edema should not be left unattended. Kidneys during pregnancy test maximum load their proper operation depends directly on how the pregnancy will proceed
• amid the swelling, a change in laboratory parameters - in the analysis of urine protein can appear
• also becomes unstable blood pressure, increased pressure figures

This triad of symptoms (edema, presence of protein in urine The protein in the urine - a sign of danger, which should not be underestimated   and high blood pressure) is a sign of complicated pregnancy, which was called preeclampsia. This condition in a pregnant subject necessarily complex drug therapy, as this will further depend during pregnancy.

At week 28, a woman has breast of colostrum. It should not frighten the woman should be some hygienic measures and be sure to cook the breasts for breastfeeding. In the period of 28 weeks in some pregnant women fainting occurs, which is due to the development of the "syndrome of the lower genital vein." Because of the large size of the pregnant uterus increases the pressure on the vein that leads to disruption of blood circulation and blood flow to the heart. It does not recommend a woman to lie on her back and on the side.

In this regard, the woman says that she was breathing heavily Panting - what's wrong? Performing routine before work or load. This state is facilitated after 36-37 weeks, when the presenting part of the fetus (eg, head) falls to the field entrance to the pelvis, and then it will be easier to breathe. It is recommended that after 31 weeks of wearing a supportive antenatal bandage. This will facilitate uniform distribution of the load on the spine, supporting the abdominal wall and will favorably affect posture.

Term of delivery is gradually approaching, they come in a period 38-40 weeks. For pregnant women, the last few weeks are the most exciting, because as soon as the light of the long-awaited baby to be born. During this period, the woman must be very carefully monitor their condition, in order not to miss the late rupture of membranes or of a regular labor (the appearance of uterine contractions at regular time intervals).

Marina Solovyov

Spotting at the very beginning of pregnancy, still nascent, is none other than the implantation bleeding, which has no relation to the menstrual period. Implantation bleeding does not occur very often, and in some cases goes unnoticed woman. But regardless of whether a woman wants to be in the "interesting" position or, on the contrary, fear of pregnancy, its symptoms can be determined even before the positive test results. The earliest sign of pregnancy is implantation bleeding. And as soon as there is a logical question: "how to distinguish implantation bleeding from menstruation? "

Menstruation

Menstruation or monthly - this is a normal physiological process, which ends with each menstrual cycle. Menses repeated approximately every thirty days, depending on the length of the menstrual cycle (it can be from twenty-one to thirty-five days). During menses is a tearing away of the functional layer of the endometrium, which was prepared for the possibility of fertilization and implantation of the egg.

Menstruation lasts from three to seven days, its intensity varies. Usually mild uterine bleeding. Usually, the first few days are only spotting, then they are amplified and eventually cease. During menstruation may nagging abdominal pain Abdominal pain: when to sound the alarm?   or in the lower back, a slight indisposition.

If fertilization occurred menstruation does not occur.

Implantation bleeding

Implantation bleeding is associated with the implantation (introduction) of a fertilized egg into the thickness of the endometrium prepared and overgrown. With the penetration of the egg in the uterine lining may be microscopic damage to blood vessels, which is accompanied by bloody discharge Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology . Implantation occurs about six to twelve days after the merger of the egg with the sperm. That's how much time you need the egg to reach the uterus and gain a foothold in it.

During the menstrual cycle for a period of thirty days of ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible?   It comes on the thirteenth to the sixteenth day. Twelve days later implantation of the egg takes place, that is, on the twenty-third and twenty-eight day cycle. Implantation bleeding thus occurs shortly (for five-seven days) prior to expected menstruation and many women is seen as a sign of menses.

How to distinguish between implantation bleeding from menstruation

Implantation bleeding has a number of grounds on which it is almost impossible to be confused with menstruation:

• Duration of bleeding

Typically, implantation bleeding continues for several hours, in exceptional cases, one or two days.

• The intensity of bleeding

Implantation bleeding can be called a bleeding only with great reserve. Usually spotting at implantation of the embryo is very small, in the form of one or two drops of bleeding on the laundry. Moderate or heavy discharge, especially with clots, are a sign of any hormonal disorders Hormonal disorders - oversupply and a lack of equally dangerous .

• Highlight Color

When Implantation bleeding allocation rarely have red color. Most often they are pinkish or yellowish with a few bloody streaks.

• Discomfort

At the time of attachment of the egg to the lining of the uterus may cause discomfort (heaviness in the abdomen and a small "bursting" of the abdomen). The occurrence of pain, especially cramping in nature, constitutes a violation of the menstrual cycle or inflammatory gynecological diseases.

• Changing the schedule of basal temperature

In the second phase of the menstrual cycle, the basal temperature is higher than thirty-seven degrees and maintained at this level for about two weeks. When implanting marked retraction of the temperature curve (the temperature is below thirty-seven degrees, and then there is a sharp rise).

Anna Sozinova