Since it can be weeks before you know if conception has occurred, this will protect both you and your future baby from any substances or activities that could cause problems.
Many times the male partner does not feel he has a role in a potential pregnancy at this time. However, his health and lifestyle can also affect your future baby. He may need to evaluate his nutrition, medication intake, as well as habits like smoking, and using drugs or alcohol.
Men can also benefit from taking prenatal vitamins or another type of vitamin supplement, including a proper diet, prior to conception. Pregnancy Week 1 — 2. One and Two Weeks Pregnant Congratulations! How is pregnancy calculated? What changes are occurring with your body? There are also several facts that you need to know concerning ovulation: An egg lives hours after leaving the ovary.
Normally, only one egg is released each time you ovulate. Ovulation can be affected by stress, illness, travel, and significant changes in weight, exercise, and sleeping patterns. Some women may experience light spotting during ovulation. This is not considered to be an actual period, but rather an ovulatory bleeding. Home Healthy pregnancy. Baby due date. Actions for this page Listen Print.
Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Length of gestation Determining baby due date Pregnancy ultrasound Premature babies Overdue babies Where to get help Things to remember. Some clues to the length of gestation include: Ultrasound examination especially when performed between six and 12 weeks Size of uterus on vaginal or abdominal examination The time fetal movements are first felt an approximate guide only.
The general procedure for a pregnancy ultrasound includes: The woman lies on a table. The transducer is moved across the abdomen. The sound waves bounce off internal structures including the baby and are transmitted back to the transducer. The sound waves are then translated into a two-dimensional picture on a monitor. Premature babies A baby born prior to week 37 is considered premature. Often there is no known cause for a premature labour; however, some of the maternal risk factors may include: Drinking alcohol or smoking during pregnancy Low body weight prior to pregnancy Inadequate weight gain during pregnancy No prenatal care Emotional stress Placenta problems such as placenta praevia Various diseases such as diabetes and congestive heart failure Infections such as syphilis.
Overdue babies Around five out of every babies will be overdue, or more than 42 weeks gestation. Tests include: Monitoring the fetal heart rate Using a cardiotocograph machine Performing ultrasound scans.
Some of the methods of induction include: Vaginal prostaglandin gel - to help dilate the cervix Amniotomy - breaking the waters, sometimes called an artificial rupture of membranes ARM Oxytocin - a synthetic form of this hormone is given intravenously to stimulate uterine contractions. Find out more about trying to get pregnant. Find out about the signs and symptoms of pregnancy. The most reliable way of finding out if you're pregnant is to take a pregnancy test.
In the early days and weeks of pregnancy, you may not know if you're pregnant. You can get supplements from pharmacies and supermarkets, or your GP may be able to prescribe them for you.
Due to changes that occur during pregnancy, pregnant people may be more susceptible to viral respiratory infections. The most important thing you can do is to protect yourself from getting sick. This includes following the same guidance that is provided to everyone, including people who are not pregnant:.
Additionally, people who are at increased risk of severe illness, including pregnant people, should reduce contact with people who do not live with you. COVID has challenged pregnant people in a way most have not experienced before.
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