PREGNANCY TO BIRT

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1. Conception

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.