This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Healthy Lifestyle Pregnancy week by week. Products and services. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Please try again. Something went wrong on our side, please try again. Show references Bastian LA, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of early pregnancy. Accessed Oct. Smith JA, et al. Treatment and outcome of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
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If you feel down or anxious , speak with your doctor or midwife. Through the first trimester, your baby goes from being a fertilised ovum to a fetus of about 6cm in length at 12 weeks.
There are little bumps known as 'buds' where arms and legs are starting to grow. Your antenatal pregnancy health checks might be with your GP , a midwife or an obstetrician , depending on where you will give birth. During your first antenatal health check , you will probably have your pregnancy confirmed with a urine or blood test. These are more reliable than home pregnancy tests. First trimester antenatal health checks usually happen every 4 to 6 weeks, but this can vary, based on your health and how your baby develops.
This ultrasound will also show if you are having a multiple birth e. Staying healthy is doubly important during pregnancy. If you are a smoker , this is a great time to quit — speak with your doctor or pharmacist for support. It is safest not to drink any alcohol while you are pregnant, since even low-level drinking, particularly in the first trimester of pregnancy, can have long-term negative effects on your baby. Most women will also need folic acid and iodine supplements because it's difficult to get enough of these from food alone.
If you experience any discomfort or complications, speak to your doctor or midwife. Follow your pregnancy week-by-week to find out how your baby is growing and what is happening to your body. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Find out what will happen and what you can learn during your first antenatal care visit with your GP or midwife.
Your doctor, or GP, is likely to be the first health professional you see when you become pregnant, and may help with your antenatal care. You may wish to find out early in your pregnancy if your baby is at increased risk of a serious health condition by having a screening test in your first trimester the first 3 months of pregnancy. Read more on WA Health website. You receive antenatal care from your GP, midwife or obstetrician.
During your first trimester the first 3 months of your pregnancy you may be offered a range of tests to check if you have any infections or health conditions. Antenatal classes help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your baby and for caring for your newborn. Read more on raisingchildren. Unfortunately half of these pregnancies may also end in miscarriage, which cannot be prevented.
Other women may already have a mental illness that is more difficult to manage during pregnancy. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy.
You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards. Age affects the fertility of both men and women, and is the single biggest factor affecting a woman? Androgen deficiency in women and its treatment is controversial, and more research is needed. IVF in-vitro-fertilization and ICSI intracytoplasmic sperm injection are assisted reproductive treatment ART procedures in which fertilisation of an egg occurs outside the body.
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Skip to main content. Healthy pregnancy. Home Healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy stages and changes. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Changes to your body that may indicate pregnancy More about morning sickness Pregnancy stages Your feelings and emotions during pregnancy Depression during pregnancy Anxiety during pregnancy Other serious issues during pregnancy Where to get help.
In early pregnancy, you may experience some or all, or even none of the following symptoms: aches and pains possibly in your lower abdomen and in your joints morning sickness , which may be nausea or actual vomiting, and does not just happen in the morning constipation food cravings and aversions heartburn and indigestion a need to urinate more often back pain tiredness vaginal thrush skin changes and itching, and possibly skin tags haemorrhoids also known as piles leg cramps restless legs leg twitching at night varicose vein swelling in your ankles, feet and hands dizziness or fainting fatigue, or lack of energy nasal problems, or shortness of breath larger, tender breasts.
More about morning sickness The first thing to know about morning sickness is that it can hit you at any time of day. The good news is that you may feel better if you: drink small amounts of fluid, often. In some extreme cases, women need to be rehydrated in hospital, using intravenous fluids. Pregnancy stages We talk about three stages of pregnancy: first trimester, second trimester and third trimester. First trimester In the first trimester: You feel really tired and possibly nauseous.
You gain 1 or 2 kilograms, or maybe less if you have morning sickness. Most of this weight is in the placenta which feeds your baby , your breasts, your uterus and extra blood. Your heartbeat and breathing rate are faster. Your breasts become tender, larger and heavier. Your growing uterus puts pressure on your bladder, so you feel like you need to urinate a lot. You may feel swinging moods. You know exactly how you feel about having a baby, or you have no idea how to feel!
Second trimester In the second trimester: You start to feel better, with less fatigue, morning sickness and moodiness. You may feel your mind is wandering and not focused at work or at home.
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