fetus in the womb of a woman. The gestation period is preceded by the fertilization of the meeting of the male sperm with the egg cell produced by the ovaries. Pregnancy is defined as fertilization or the union of sperm and ovum, followed by nidasi or implantation. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, where unity trimester lasts 12 weeks, 15 weeks of the second trimester (week 13 - to 27), and third trimester 13 weeks (week - 28 to week 40) . Physical Changes During Pregnancy A. Physical Changes in Trimester I a) Breast dilation b) Frequent urination c) Constipation d) Morning Sickness, nausea and vomiting e) Feeling tired f) Headaches g) Stomach Cramps h) Increased Weight
Physical Changes During
Pregnancy B. Physical Changes in Trimester II a) stomach dilate b) Belching and farting c) Burning sensation in the stomach d) lower abdominal pain e) Dizziness f) Nose and bleeding gums g) Changes in skin h) Breast more dilation i) cramps in the legs j) A little swelling Physical Changes During Pregnancy C. Physical Changes in Trimester III a) rear body ache b) out colostrum from the breast c) Constipation d) hard to breathe e) Frequent urination f) Problems sleeping g) Varicose veins h) abdominal contraction i) Swelling j) cramps in the legs k) Vaginal fluid First trimester gestational age (0-3 months / 1-13 weeks) Phase ovum, phase embryo and phase fetus. Phase ovum from fertilization until the process implamasi the uterine wall, this phase is marked by the process of cell division which was then called the zygote. Phase ovum takes 10-14 days after fertilization. Phase embryo characterized by the formation of major organs, this phase lasts 2 to 8 weeks. First trimester gestational age (0-3 months / 1-13 weeks) Fetal phase lasts from 8 weeks until a time of birth, at this stage there is no establishment but the process of growth and development. Examination the doctor or midwife regularly during the period of pregnancy trimester II aims to know the medical history of pregnant mothers, thus allowing the pregnancy can be continued or not. Second trimester (4-6 months / 14-26 weeks) Second trimester pregnancy period is a period of rapid growth. In this period the fetal heart sounds can already be heard, clear fetal movement, fetal length of about 30 cm and weighs approximately 600 grams. In this period, doctors and midwives typically conducting checks on weight and blood pressure, urine, heart rate both the mother and the fetus as well as the hands and feet to see their Swelling (edema) and common symptoms. The examination is intended to determine the possibility of a dangerous disease process of growth and development of the fetus in late pregnancy. The third trimester gestational age (7-9 months / 27 -40 weeks). The third trimester of pregnancy is a period of refinement of shape and grow the fetus's organs ready to be born. Fetal weight at age trimester of pregnancy reaches 2.5 Kg. All functions of the body organs that regulate life has been running perfectly. Due to these changes, more frequent routine inspection is usually 2 times a week. It is intended to more closely monitor any developments and fetal growth, physical and psychological condition of mothers, it is likely that will happen on the expectant mother and fetus during the remainder of the pregnancy and in the face of the delivery process.
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