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The Trimesters: Understanding the Different Stages of Pregnancy – Part 1

April 16, 2008 by GreatDad Writers 5 Comments

Pregnancy can be a puzzling time for the newly expectant dad. As your spouse experiences a hormonal rollercoaster, her body is likely to undergo some very surprising changes.

You will probably have heard the obstetrician refer to the term ‘trimester’. The nine months of pregnancy are divided into three trimesters. These mark important stages in the development of the fetus. Knowing about the trimesters will help you to understand your baby’s development better and also serve to demystify pregnancy for you.

First Trimester

The baby: This stage of pregnancy is marked by the speedy development of your baby. The first twelve weeks will see your baby grow to about three inches and have many of its organs already functioning—a lot when you consider that it all began with the fusion of two cells at the time of conception.

The mom: The frenzied discharge of hormones during the early months of pregnancy may be difficult for your spouse to handle. Nausea and an aversion to food items may be present. She will also complain of fatigue during this stage of pregnancy, as the growing baby makes its demands felt on her body. A healthy diet and a multivitamin prescribed by her obstetrician may help her cope with this.

Also read: The Trimesters: Understanding the Different Stages of Pregnancy – Part 2

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  1. mariissa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    okkay, me and my partner have been trying to make this work, we tried 2 days before i had my period, the night before, and even when i did have it! though the next day i find my period has not even lasted 24 hours!!! i need to wait one more week before i am 2 weeks and all together we have tried almost 9 times. i need to know. and i prego?? i believe i am. and really hope soo

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  2. sisanda says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i am 3 weeks pregnant bt i dont know when do i need to start going to the clinic?

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  3. amberlynn says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i am 11 days late on my period i started spotting today and i’ve had like all the symptoms of pregnancy. i have an appt. scheduled for monday for a prego test. do u think im pregnant?

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  4. Rizza says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Pregnancy is a happiest feeling of one couple. There are 3 stages of pregnancy to be understand. During first trimester, your baby is growing at a tremendous rate. This will have a profound effect on the body of the mother. During second trimester, the baby continues to grow rapidly and refines its body functions to get ready to enter the world. The last trimester seems like the longest because this stage is a time for organ fertilization and for the baby to grow strong enough to survive on its own after birth.

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  5. Tinu says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    pls send the picture of sex position which is safe during pregnancy and not harmfull to baby and mother pls send

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