Pregnancy Tests

4. Pregnancy Tests • What is a pregnancy test • Urine test that shows if a woman is pregnant • Tests for HCG • Hormone that is released when a fertilized egg attaches to lining oth the uterus • Only found in a woman’s body if she is pregnant • When should I take a pregnancy test? • You can take one as soon as your period is late • Some work even a few days before a missed period

5. Pregnancy Tests • Where can I get a test? • Drug store ($15-20) • Health Care provider • Urine or blood test • What If I have Positive test? • Visit a health care provide • Contact your doctor • What if my test is negative? • Most likely means your pregnancy • May have take a pregnancy test too early to know for sure • Wait until a day or 2 until you missed your period to take another test to be sure

8. First Month • By the end of the first month, the embryo is about 1/10 of an inch long. The heart, which is no larger than a poppy seed, has begun beating.

9. First Month

10. Two Months • The embryo grows to about an inch long and has distinct, slightly webbed fingers. Veins are clearly visible. The placenta is already nourishing the baby through the umbilical cord. The heart has divided into right and left chambers. Veins are clearly visible. Most vital organs are developed.

11. Two Months

12. Three Months • By now the fetus is 2 1/2 to 3 inches long and is fully formed. The fetus has begun swallowing and kicking. All organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function. • The arms, legs, hand, and fingers are fully developed. The nails on the fingers and toes are starting to develop

14. 2nd Trimester • Skin – Every woman’s body reacts differently to pregnancy. • Oily, dry or scaly • Stretch marks • Facial skin may darken • Emotions • Need a few extra breaks or time to relax. • May experience mood swings, depression and bad dreams. • Feel baby’s movements

15. Four Months • Your baby is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo. The heartbeat can be heard clearly. This is when you may feel your baby's first kick.

16. 4 months

17. Five Months • If you have an ultrasound, you might see him sucking his thumb. By the end of this month, your baby will be nearly 8 inches long and weigh almost a pound. The skull bones are the most important bones being developed at this time.

19. Six Months • Eyebrows and eyelids are visible. Your baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he has started breathing motions. If you talk or sing, he can hear you. • Fingerprints are formed.

20. 6 Months

21. Seven Months • By the end of the seventh month, your baby weighs about 3 1/2 pounds and is about 12 inches long. His body is well-formed. Fingernails cover his fingertips

22. 3rd Trimester • Abdomen enlarges • Fatigue is common • Expectant fathers take more interest because they can feel the baby move. • Baby moves a lot • A mother should feel the baby move every couple of hours. If not, she should call her doctor.

23. month, your baby weighs about 3 1/2 pounds and is about 12 inches long. The body is well formed. Fingernails cover the fingertips. The baby may try to turn toward a source of bright light by the end of the seventh 7 Months

24. Eight Months • Your baby is gaining about half a pound per week, and layers of fat are piling on. The baby has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth. It weighs between 4 and 6 pounds.

25. 8 months

26. Nine Months • Your baby is a hefty 6 to 9 pounds and measures between 19 and 22 inches. As the becomes more crowded, you may feel shim move around less.

27. Weight gain during pregnancy25-30 pounds • Baby – 7 ½ pounds • Placenta – 1 ½ pounds • Uterus – 2 pounds • Amniotic fluid – 1 ½ pound • Extra blood and water – 4 ½ pounds • Breast tissue – 3 pounds • Maternal stores of protein – 4 pounds

28. Pregnancy 101: 2 truths 1 lie Identify the Lie

29. Pregnancy Symptoms • Everyone stops having periods as soon as they get pregnant. • Common pregnancy symptoms include breast tenderness, nausea, and food cravings. • Many pregnancy symptoms are caused by a change in the female’s hormones. B

30. Pregnancy Tests • A person can get a pregnancy test at a pharmacy • Pregnancy tests can show results as early as one hour after conception • The way a pregnancy tests works is by checking for a certain hormone in a woman’s urine.

31. Exercise • It is okay for woman to jog during pregnancy • Pregnant woman should not start exercising during pregnancy if they have never exercised before. • Pregnant woman can, and should be encouraged to do abdominal exercises.

32. Nutrition • Women should avoid consuming caffeine all together during pregnancy. • During pregnancy women should avoid consuming raw fish • Pregnant women should avoid eating soft cheese such as feta or brie.

33. Nutrition • During her first trimester a woman may not need to consume any extra calories during the day. • During her first trimester a woman should consume 300-400 extra calories per day. • When choosing foods, it should be about quality, not quantity.

34. Nutrition • If you don’t consume enough calcium while being pregnant, you can expect to have teeth decay. This is the body’s way of creating more calcium that will help in the development of the baby’s teeth. • Morning sickness can cause tooth decay. • Having X rays while being pregnant is not recommended by doctors and dentists.

35. Nutrition • Before you get pregnant you should start taking folic acid. • If you are pregnant, you can get all of your nutrition from food, and do not need to take a multivitamin • Good sources of folic acid include dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, peas and brussel sprouts), corn, dried peas, beans, lentils, oranges and orange juice.

36. Alcohol & Drugs • It is best to stop drinking alcohol when a pregnancy is planned. • A woman who takes drugs risk having a smaller baby and, consequently, an easier delivery • The effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol last a lifetime.

37. Alcohol & Drugs • The fetus has the same concentration of alcohol as the mother. • Drinking beer during pregnancy is less harmful than wine. • Women who use cannabis during pregnancy may put their baby at greater health risks

38. Smoking • Having a baby exposed to any amount of smoke during pregnancy can cause the child to experience breathing problems • When you smoke, your baby gets less oxygen and nutrients. • Second hand smoke has a much less chance of causing negative affects on a fetus.

39. Sex should be avoided during the last few months of pregnancy as it could be harmful to the baby • One in ten women suffers from short periods of depression during and after pregnancy. • It is normal for some women to go through mood swings during pregnancy

40. Pregnant women should avoid saunas and hot tubs • Pregnant women should get vaccinated for major illnesses during pregnancy • Pregnant women should avoid medications, including over-the counter drugs, unless approved by your doctor.

41. References • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/guide/06_oh-sb-eng.php • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/guide/05_sp-tg-eng.php • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/know-savoir/constipation-eng.php • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/already-deja-eng.php • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/advice-conseil/women-femmes-eng.php • http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-gs/guide/index-eng.php • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-nutrition/PR00109 • http://www.phac.ca/en/portals/substance/pregnancy/faq01.aspx

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