Things to Know About Pregnancy

Statistics from the American Pregnancy Association show that more than six million women get pregnant each year in the United States alone. If you’re like most women, a host of questions accompany the little plus sign on your pregnancy test. Some important things that all women should know about pregnancy include gestational age, bleeding, weight gain, important nutrients and the top signs of labor.

 

 

Gestational Age

As indicated by the American Pregnancy Association, specialists compute your unborn child’s age (gestational age) from the main day of your last menstrual period. Since you don’t conceive until 11 to 21 days after this date, your baby can be born between 37 and 40 weeks of pregnancy and still be considered full-term.

 

Bleeding

Seeping during pregnancy might be brought about by a typical (implantation of the egg in your uterus) or anomalous occasion (unnatural birth cycle, ectopic pregnancy or preterm work). If you experience any bleeding during your pregnancy, contact your obstetrician immediately.

 

Weight Gain

You should aim to gain from 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy, a range that allows you to eat approximately 300 extra calories each day.

 

Important Nutrients

In addition to a well-rounded diet, make sure you take a prenatal vitamin that includes nutrients important during pregnancy, including folic acid (prevents birth defects), iron (prevents anemia), and calcium (promotes strong bones and teeth).

 

Top Sign of Labor

Strong, regular contractions that increase in frequency, duration and intensity are your clearest indication that you are going into labor.

 

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