I'm uss1, I'm here with a little piece of birth stages and experience. I have been out here for a while due to my phone issues but I am fully back now.
Pregnancy begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. This usually happens in the fallopian tube. The fertilized egg then travels to the uterus and implants itself in the uterine wall — this is when pregnancy officially begins.
🤰 2. Pregnancy (Management)
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, divided into three trimesters:
📅 First Trimester (Weeks 1 to 12):
The body adapts to pregnancy (hormonal changes).
Symptoms: nausea (morning sickness), fatigue, tender breasts.
The embryo develops into a fetus, with a heartbeat and tiny limbs forming.
📅 Second Trimester (Weeks 13 to 26):
Usually the most comfortable phase.
The belly starts to show, fetal movements can be felt.
Organs and systems develop; gender can often be identified.
📅 Third Trimester (Weeks 27 to 40):
The fetus grows rapidly, gaining weight and strength.
The mother may feel more tired, with back pain and pressure.
The baby descends further into the pelvis in preparation for delivery.
🤱 3. Labor and Delivery
Labor is the process of delivering a baby. It occurs in three phases:
🔸 Phase 1: Early and Active Labor
The cervix dilates (opens) and thins (thins).
Contractions become regular, stronger, and closer together.
The bag of waters may break (amniotic sac ruptures).
🔸 Phase 2: Delivery of the Baby
The mother pushes with contractions.
The baby moves through the birth canal.
Once the baby is fully delivered, the umbilical cord is cut.
🔸 Stage 3: Deliverance of the Placenta
The placenta (which nourished the baby) is expelled.
This marks the end of the birthing process.
🍼 4. Postpartum Period
The mother's body begins to recover.
Hormones change and emotions may fluctuate.
Breastfeeding can begin and the bond with the baby strengthens.
