Pregnant Women: Health and Pregnancy Care

Pregnant women experience unique physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy, requiring specialized care and attention.

Pregnant Women FAQ

Image credit: creativemarket.com

What to expect during pregnancy?

Knowing what to expect can help protect your health and the baby’s health. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg after it’s released from the ovary during ovulation. The fertilized egg then travels down into the uterus, where implantation occurs. A successful implantation results in pregnancy.

What is a multiple pregnancy?

Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops ( gestates) inside a woman's uterus (womb). A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy usually occurs by sexual intercourse, but can also occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures.

How do you know if a woman is pregnant?

The beginning of pregnancy may be detected either based on symptoms by the woman herself, or by using pregnancy tests. However, an important condition with serious health implications that is quite common is the denial of pregnancy by the pregnant woman. About 1 in 475 denials will last until around the 20th week of pregnancy.

What is the first trimester of pregnancy?

The first trimester of pregnancy can be overwhelming. Understand the changes you might experience and how to take care of yourself during this exciting time. During the first few months of pregnancy, amazing changes happen quickly. This part of pregnancy is called the first trimester.

How did information and knowledge help you during pregnancy?

'Information and knowledge gave me confidence and a sense of control.' Some women will approach pregnancy and birth with enormous trepidation and fear, while others will breeze through, loving their changing bodies and the prospect of becoming a parent.

What factors affect a healthy pregnancy?

Otherwise, it can lead to miscarriage, poor fetal growth, and birth defects. Other factors that can affect an otherwise healthy pregnancy include: Pregnancy complications can involve the baby’s health, the mother’s health, or both. They can occur during pregnancy or delivery.

How do I know if I'm Pregnant?

Expect emotional and physical changes in pregnancy, including tender breasts, thicker hair and morning sickness. If you need support, talk to your doctor, midwife or a counsellor. You can also call a helpline. If you’ve just found out or think that you’re pregnant, see your GP straight away to start your pregnancy care. Your GP will: