The first week of pregnancy is a very anxious period for every woman, without exception. Of course, in most cases, she is not aware of her new condition. But if she set a goal - to conceive a child, hoped and expected a result, then as soon as conception occurs, she begins to feel it not only at a subconscious level, but also at the level of her physiology. In anticipation of conception, a woman immediately, with her heart, picks up a positive result of efforts, and the first week of pregnancy gives her sensations simply unique.
As a rule, a woman becomes pregnant in the middle of her menstrual cycle, approximately on the 12th day from the start of her last menstruation. This period is the beginning of the countdown for obstetric months. This period is also determined by forty weeks, which are also counted from the beginning of the last day of the menstrual cycle.
The first week of pregnancy is characterized by some changes in the body of the expectant mother. During this period, the female nervous system begins to actively rebuild its hormonal background for the gradual preparation of one of the many eggs for fertilization. This period is not connected in any way with the fetus, but with the onset of pregnancy it is counted, for the reason that it is during this period that the prototype of the future baby is formed. If the conception is planned, then it is the first week of pregnancy that should be accompanied by all procedures that will largely preserve the health of the future mother and her baby.
During the first week of pregnancy, it is necessary to completely abandon the use of even a small amount of alcoholic beverages, in addition, passive smoking should be completely eliminated , not to mention active. For any medications taken, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will monitor the condition of the pregnant woman. Each drug must be tested for its effect on the state of the egg and the future fetus. You should also exclude all kinds of x-ray studies, and especially in the abdomen and pelvis. Many experts advise taking folic acid in the first weeks, which can protect the fetus from some possible birth defects.
The first week of pregnancy is the period when the expectant mother should be largely protected from infection with all possible viral and infectious diseases. Stress should be avoided, getting as many positive emotions as possible. Also, the type of activity of the future mother for harmfulness should be subjected to thorough research. For example, it can be an increased level of radiation and contact with chemicals. It is better to refuse such work from the very beginning. Some experts do not recommend pets at this time. And if any are already available, then they must be examined by a veterinarian. It is advisable to give the pet all the necessary vaccinations. Things like strong coffee or tea, as well as chocolate and carbonated drinks should not be abused.
The pain in the first week of pregnancy may not bother, but it is still recommended to visit a doctor. There is a likelihood of some problems, for the clarification of which it will be necessary to undergo a particular medical examination. You can also visit a geneticist.
These tips are relevant not only in the initial period of pregnancy, but also during the entire period. Every expectant mother should remember from the first days that from now on she is no longer one organism, but two. Two people who are still in one body. At the same time, health care should not grow twice, but a hundred times, compared with the previous way of life.