Summary of first-time pregnancy experiences that mothers need to know (part 1)

Pregnancy for the first time is an extremely important and meaningful milestone in any woman's life. You will experience new emotions mixed with long-term anxiety because of changes in your body. The first time pregnant, there are so many issues to take care of such as: nutrition during pregnancy, antenatal care schedule, discomforts and possible complications during pregnancy... Pregnant mothers need to know all this important information for them. enough and correct. Here is a summary of first-time pregnancy experiences that pregnant women need to know.

1. Prepare before pregnancy

If a new mother is in the preparation stage, planning to have a baby, then do the following things to prepare for an upcoming pregnancy.

• Pre-pregnancy check-up: A health check before pregnancy is a very important thing that determines a lot to the development of the baby later. This is something that needs to be done in both husband and wife, it is necessary to check and detect health abnormalities for timely correction.

• Vaccinations : There are vaccinations that need to be given before pregnancy to ensure that you will be safe throughout your pregnancy. Common noses such as: Rubella, measles, mumps, chickenpox, flu....

• Financial preparation: having a baby is a family with 1 more member, which often costs more money than parents. It is necessary to prepare an ample fund to welcome your baby right from the moment you plan to have a baby

• Implement a nutritious diet : Having a healthy foundation from an early age helps to cope with the upcoming pregnancy fatigue.

2. Early signs of pregnancy

Most mothers who are pregnant for the first time do not know they are pregnant until they miss their period and take a pregnancy test, but to detect early signs of pregnancy, you can rely on the following common symptoms of the body: that most women encounter are:

• Soft, painful and larger breasts, darker nipples,

• Light bleeding like the first day of menstruation, more vaginal discharge

• Sensitivity to odors and

• Increased body temperature, easy fatigue

• Urinate more often

• Shortness of breath and shortness of breath

• Nausea, headache

• Emotions fluctuate.

3. When should I go for a prenatal check-up?

Most women who are pregnant for the first time don't know when to have their first prenatal visit. According to experts, after 1 week late period and test with 2 red lines, go to the doctor immediately. It is best to have the first prenatal check-up at 7-8 weeks, at this time you can listen to the baby's heartbeat for the first time, know if the baby has entered the uterus or has not had any abnormal problems to take measures. timely.

In addition, during pregnancy, there are 3 times when pregnant women are required to go to the doctor and have a pregnancy ultrasound even though the fetus is completely normal. with each mother.

11-14 weeks period

This second visit is best for the mother to schedule at 12w from the first day of the last menstrual period before becoming pregnant, this is also the most accurate time to predict the birth and also the only time possible. nuchal translucency is to predict some dangerous chromosomal abnormalities that cause diseases such as Down, heart malformation, limb, diaphragmatic hernia, etc. The lower this index, the better.

Period 22 - 23 weeks:

At this time, most of the baby's organs have fully developed, so antenatal check-ups at this time play an important role in screening for birth defects in the fetus such as cleft lip, cleft palate, malformations in the fetal organs. organs, internal organs, etc.. If there are abnormal problems, the doctor will advise the most appropriate intervention for pregnant women if birth defects are unfortunately detected in the baby. This timing is especially important because terminations of pregnancy can only be done before the 28th week.

Period 31 - 32 weeks

At this time, the mother needs to have an ultrasound to detect some late problems such as abnormalities in the heart, arteries, brain abnormalities such as dilated ventricles, etc., to recognize the slow growth of the fetus in the uterus. – 1 of the causes of fetal distress and postpartum asphyxia, etc. At the same time, blood tests, urine tests, are also continued to be indicated at this stage.

35 - 36 weeks period

This ultrasound is used to monitor Doppler umbilical artery, cerebral artery, uterine artery, check amniotic fluid (turbid or clear, more or less), umbilical cord is calcified and good enough to transport nutrients. fetus or not… The fetus is measured with fetal heart rate and fetal movement, whether the fetal position is favorable or not. The doctor will also forecast the baby's weight at birth and will give timely nutrition advice if the fetal weight does not meet the standard weight at the corresponding time.

4. Vaccination schedule during pregnancy

According to obstetricians and gynecologists, during pregnancy, the immune system of the pregnant woman's body will work less than usual. The risk of infection also increases. Vaccination is the best way to protect pregnant women from dangers to both mother and unborn baby. Before becoming pregnant, if possible, pregnant women need to be vaccinated against rubella, measles, mumps, flu, chickenpox, hepatitis B.

And during pregnancy, tetanus and flu are the vaccines that pregnant women need to be vaccinated, the specific vaccination schedule is as follows:

Tetanus: Tetanus can cause very dangerous stillbirth. You need to get this tetanus shot in 2 doses. The first dose ranges from 22 to 26 weeks, the repeat dose is 1 month after the first dose.
Flu: The flu makes pregnant women tired, and flu medicines often leave a big impact on the unborn baby. Therefore, pregnant women should get a flu shot before the flu season. (The flu season falls from October to the end of February next year.) I need to schedule an injection soon.