The change of pregnant women week 1

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Thi Phuong Loan - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Most women who are pregnant for the first time or are trying to conceive have many questions surrounding the changes that occur inside and outside the body. In particular, in the first week of pregnancy, what are the typical signs?

1. Things to know in the first week of pregnancy

At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, a woman's follicle will contain about 20 eggs. For a 28-day menstrual cycle, about 14 days after that is ovulation. An egg released from the follicle will be picked up by the fallopian tube into the fallopian tube. Once fertilized, the egg moves into the uterus.
If you want to get pregnant, you should have sex around the time of ovulation, because this is when you are most likely to conceive. On average, a woman has a 25% chance of getting pregnant every month, so don't be disappointed if you still don't get the results you want after having sex at the right time, instead need to be patient and try many times.
In fact, the first week pregnant woman is not really pregnant yet. Because the doctor will monitor the pregnancy and calculate the due date based on the first day of the last menstrual period. Therefore, women will be pregnant for the first week before the time of fertilization. In other words, the sperm meets the egg around week 1 to week 3 of pregnancy. If the home pregnancy test is positive, then the pregnancy is already in the 4th week, not the first week.

2. The change of pregnant women in the first week

In just 40 short weeks, your baby will grow from the tiny size of a poppy seed to the size of a plump watermelon. The length and weight of the baby in the first week of pregnancy are both zero. Besides, there is no ultrasound image of the fetus in weeks 1 and 2.

So what are the symptoms of the first month of pregnancy? At this stage, a woman's body is in the process of getting ready for pregnancy. The uterus will thicken to nest and nourish the fertilized egg. In addition to a positive pregnancy test, the following early symptoms of pregnancy may be a sign of pregnancy:
Pregnancy blood: When the egg implants in the uterine wall, a small amount of blood will be released, appearing from 6 - 12 Days After Insemination Cramps: Similar to Menstrual Symptoms Opaque vaginal discharge: Associated with thickening of the vaginal wall and growth of lining cells, occurring shortly after changes in breasts: Rapidly fluctuating hormone levels after conception can cause breasts to become swollen, painful, or sensitive for 1 to 2 weeks afterward. The area around the nipple (areola) may also darken. Missed period: This is the most obvious early symptom of pregnancy. However, irregular menstrual cycles are also caused by a number of other health reasons. Therefore, women who have had unprotected sex should take a pregnancy test about 1 week after their period. Other early symptoms of pregnancy: Frequent urination, constipation, nausea, fatigue, mood swings, aches and pains headache, back pain or dizziness and fainting,.... In general, the above signs are quite vague, easily overlooked or confused with other symptoms. What's more, the symptoms at the first week of pregnancy for each woman are also very different. Therefore, the best way is to seek the help of a medical professional who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology if you are suspecting pregnancy for advice and a definitive diagnosis.

3. Notes on the first week of pregnancy

If you think that you may be in the first week of pregnancy, women need to start focusing on their health, adjusting to a healthier lifestyle to ensure that their bodies are in the best condition, ready for the journey of pregnancy and nursing. upcoming baby care. Points to note for the first week of pregnancy are:
Quit alcohol, tobacco and all other stimulants Switch or stop taking some medications as prescribed by the doctor after explaining about the drug. plan or suspect pregnancy Take a prenatal vitamin supplement every morning, including calcium, iron and vitamin B12 Get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, especially before conception and during the weeks early in pregnancy, to help prevent certain birth defects that affect your baby's brain, heart and spinal cord Keep a diary of your menstrual cycle for the most recent months Eliminate all bad health habits Along with Find out about the medical history of both sides of the family, including genetic disorders or chromosomal disorders.

During the first week of pregnancy, it is important to schedule regular visits with your obstetrician to determine your risk of genetic diseases and environmental hazards, as well as learn about the necessary lifestyle changes to ensure that your baby is healthy. ensure a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby. It's important to start taking 0.4 milligrams, or 400 micrograms, of folic acid per day. Folic acid supplementation 3 months before the first week of pregnancy has been shown to limit neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
In fact, the first 3 months of pregnancy is the most sensitive time. Therefore, in order for mothers and babies to be healthy, parents should note:
Understand early signs of pregnancy, pregnancy poisoning, bleeding during pregnancy. Timely, correct and sufficient first prenatal check-up, avoiding too early/too late. Fetal malformation screening at 12 weeks detects dangerous fetal malformations that can be intervened early. Distinguish between normal vaginal bleeding and pathological vaginal bleeding for timely intervention to maintain pregnancy. Screening for thyroid disease in the first 3 months of pregnancy avoids dangerous risks before and during delivery. Vinmec currently has many maternity packages (12-27-36 weeks), in which the 12-week maternity package helps monitor the health of mother and baby right from the beginning of pregnancy, early detection and timely intervention of health issues. In addition to the usual services, the maternity monitoring program from 12 weeks has special services that other maternity packages do not have such as: Double Test or Triple Test to screen for fetal malformations; Quantitative angiogenesis factor test to diagnose preeclampsia; thyroid screening test; Rubella test; Testing for parasites transmitted from mother to child seriously affects the baby's brain and physical development after birth.
For more information about the 12-week maternity package and registration, you can contact the clinics and hospitals of Vinmec health system nationwide.
Doctor Tran Thi Phuong Loan was former Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, An Giang Central General Hospital; Doctor treating at Hoang Anh Gia Lai University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital before becoming an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital as it is now

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Reference source: webmd.com