Fascinating Pregnancy Facts

Fascinatina Pregnancy Facts FIRST TRIMESTER FOOD CRAVINGS INCREASED SENSITIVITY TO TOXINS More than 60% of pregnant women experience food cravings Morning sickness is your body rejecting toxins and chemicals that could harm the baby Cravinga for dirt, clay, or other non food items should be reported to your doctor Many woen experience heightened senses of smell and taste to help them avoid toxins SECOND TRIMESTER GLOWING SKIN FETAL DEVELOPMENT Your skin's oil production rises and your blood volume increases by 50% Baby weighs around 2 pounds by the end of the second trimester These changes are most apparent in your face, giving you a pregnancy glow You can hear baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope THIRD TRIMESTER CHANGES IN MOM CHANGES IN BABY Relaxation of the tendons in your feet can cause you to go up a shoe size Rhythmie breathing movements begin even before the lungs are fully mature Pressure from baby's growth may cause indigestion or heartburn Baby moves into a head-down position, preparing for birth THE BIG DAY CHOOSE A DELIVERY HOSPITAL Look for: V Caring, expert staff GET READY VPrivate rooms 95% of babies are born within 2 weeks of their due date VAccommodations for your partner in case of an overnight visit V Childbirth classes V Breastfeeding classes V NICU and operating suites Pack your hospital bag Picture ID, insurance card, and money Birth plan Toiletries Bathrobe, nightgown, and slippers Comfortable clothes and shoes Car seat Sources: www.itriagehealth.com/conditions/pregnancy-599 southernhillahospital.com/service/line/having-your-baby/ www.webmd.com/baby/guide/first-trimester-of-pregnancy?page-2 www.webmd.com/baby/guide/second-trimester-of-pregnancy?page=3 www.webmd.com/baby/pregnancy-week-by-week/default htm www.webmd.com/baby/guide/third-trimester-of-pregnancy www.babycentre.co.uk/a563009/why-pregnancy-makes-you-beautiful americanpregnaney.org/pregnancyhealth/skinchanges.html www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/ooz398.htm www.oddee.com/item_97595-aspx www.babycenter.com/packing-for-the-hospital-or-birth-center Provided by: SOUTHERN HilLS. HOSPITAL S MEDICAL CENTER www.southernhillshospitalblog.com