There are many factors which influence your fertile days and your ovulation. It is common that it takes some time until a woman gets pregnant. But once you are pregnant your body feeling changes remarkably: most women feel just wonderful because of the human being growing in them.
The following paragraphs include some guidelines for the time of your pregnancy. Additionally we have some pre-prepared answers for your frequently-asked-questions.
Even your baby consists of no more than a bonding of cells; you might already feel some physical differences during the first month. You might feel exhausted, you might be easily exasperated, and your breasts might be more sensitive than usual: your body is already preparing itself to feed your baby.
It is quite common that women feel uncomfortable; therefore you should always take a break whenever you need it.
During the second month of pregnancy your body produces thirty to fifty times more oestrogen and progesterone than usual. Therefore you might suffer from mood swings - ranging from sadness to elation, and all of this within a time-span of thirty minutes. Due to the increase of hormones, a lot of women have to fight against nausea and vomiting. Ravenous hunger is another frequent symptom of pregnancy.
By now you already determining your fertile days with the help of OvuQuick – there are no more obstacles preventing your luck. From now on you can experience all the joys of pregnancy and you have sufficient time to prepare for the birth. Exercise and plenty of time spent in nature and fresh air work to counteract nauseous feelings. It is most important that you drink enough: mineral water, herbal teas and fruit juices.
Now your body gets into top gear: your baby is constantly growing, which shows itself through your expanding belly. Your breasts enlarge and many women notice an improvement to their skin, because the extra hydration of the skin makes it look riper and more beautiful. Furthermore your hair becomes shinier and stronger. Your gums might bleed more easily because of the intensified (and improved) blood circulation. In addition you might suffer from constipation. But don’t worry, that’s a normal side-effect: increased progesterone and the growing uterus result in a “lazy” intestine.
In order to optimise support of your breasts you should buy suitable bras. As your baby needs an enormous amount of calcium you might experience some gum infections. Therefore you should always maximise your dental care. Additionally, exercise and healthy nutrition work to minimise and alleviate constipation.
Now your hormonal balance stabilises; the feelings of nausea and the vomiting reduce or disappear. Your body regains its energy - you could use this time for a romantic vacation. Your sexual organs are now well supplied with blood, so that you might want to have more sex than “usual”.
Once a day you should massage your belly with oils or lotion. This improves blood circulation, strengthens your conjunctive tissue and helps prevent stretch marks.
By now you can really feel the growing child. The enlarged uterus is pressing hard against all other organs in the area. Heartburn might be a result, and some women experience increasing dizziness.
More frequent and smaller meals per day can help avoid or alleviate heartburn. Another method of preventing heartburn is to sleep with your upper body slightly elevated. In the morning you should get up slowly - this can prevent dizziness.
In the meantime it is apparent that your belly is constantly growing. You will also notice that while trying to fit in your jeans.
Due to the hormones you might notice some pigmented moles. In order to prevent too many of them you should avoid the sun. If you aim at breastfeeding then you can now make your breast nipples more resilient by regularly massaging them.
And by now all those women who are used to sleeping on their belly are out of luck: you will have to adopt different sleeping positions. Your growing uterus calls attention to itself now and again through baby movements. Your tissue softens due to the changes in your hormonal balance, which can lead to bulges in your legs, cramps in the calf or varicose veins.
Put your feet up whenever it possible and avoid extended periods of standing and sitting. Try daily strolling and gymnastics. Barefoot walking and standing on your toes helps prevent cramps. And never forget to drink sufficiently.
Many women literally lose their breath in the 8th month of pregnancy: the growing uterus presses against the diaphragm. Consequently it is harder for the lungs to expand. In addition your body is still producing the hormone progesterone. Although the hormone has a calming effect, it also makes you react slower than usual. Already now you could experience a “false labour” – but this is your best chance to test the breathing techniques you learned in the course of the prenatal classes.
From now on you need to disburden your backbone, for instance by arching your back. Also slight gymnastics can help you to relax. Additionally you should please not wear any more high heels and do not carry around heavy things.
From now on there, won’t be much space left in your belly. As soon as your baby moves you’ll notice it. Your uterus moves forward resulting in false labour pains - your baby’s head slips deeper into the pelvis. Your nights will get more restless, pains in your back as well as your big belly hinder you from lying comfortably.
Utilise the time to enjoy plenty of rest. A cup of warm milk or a nice walk in the evening can help you to sleep better. In the evening you should avoid eating a “heavy” dinner, as it stresses your stomach.
w you just have to wait… for the most beautiful wonder in the world!