How long does it take to give birth?

Pregnancy and childbirth are both time-controlled. Pregnancy is a compulsory course for every mother. Only when you truly feel the pain will you know how much mothers have paid for their babies. The time from pregnancy to delivery is a long process. The changes in the mother's body and the baby's growth and formation are all the results of gradual efforts. Let's take a look at the question of how long it will take to give birth after pregnancy.

One answer

A normal pregnancy lasts 280 days, from the first day of the last menstrual period to 40 weeks. Due date: from the first day of the last menstrual period, subtract 3 or add 9 to the month, and add 7 to the day. 28-37 weeks: premature birth

2. Symptoms of early pregnancy

1. For amenorrhea women of childbearing age with a history of sexual activity, pregnancy should be suspected if their menstruation is delayed by 10 days or more. Amenorrhea may be the earliest and most important symptom of pregnancy. But it should be noted that amenorrhea does not necessarily mean pregnancy.

2. About half of women experience symptoms such as chills, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, drooling, loss of appetite, preference for sour foods or aversion to greasy foods, nausea, and vomiting in the morning about 6 weeks after menstruation. These symptoms are called early pregnancy reactions. Most early pregnancy reactions disappear on their own around 12 weeks of pregnancy.

3. Frequent urination occurs in early pregnancy and is caused by the enlarged anteverted uterus pressing on the bladder in the pelvic cavity. Around 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the uterus enters the abdominal cavity and no longer compresses the bladder, the symptom of frequent urination disappears naturally [1].

Signs

1. Breast changes: Starting from the 8th week of pregnancy, the breasts gradually increase in size. Pregnant women feel mild breast tenderness and nipple pain. Examination shows that the nipple and the surrounding skin (areola) are darker in color, and Montessori nodes are visible around the areola.

2. Changes in the reproductive organs are examined by vaginal speculum examination at 6-8 weeks of pregnancy. The vaginal wall and cervix can be seen to be congested and purple-blue. As pregnancy progresses, the uterus enlarges and softens. When the uterine fundus extends beyond the pelvic cavity, it can be touched above the pubic symphysis.

Symptoms of late stage

Signs

1. Uterine Enlargement The uterus gradually increases in size as pregnancy progresses. When examining the abdomen, measuring the height of the uterine fundus by hand and the length of the uterus above the pubic region by a ruler can help determine the number of weeks of pregnancy. The height of the uterine fundus varies depending on the distance between the umbilicus and pubic region of the pregnant woman, fetal development, amount of amniotic fluid, single or multiple births, etc., so it is for reference only.

2. Fetal movement The movement of the fetus hitting the uterine wall in the uterus is called fetal movement. Fetal movement is a sign that the fetus is doing well. Pregnant women begin to feel fetal movements at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. The more weeks of pregnancy, the more active the fetal movements are, but they gradually decrease towards the end of pregnancy. The fetal movement is about 3-5 times per hour.

3. Fetal heart sounds can be heard through the pregnant woman's abdominal wall using a stethoscope during 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. The fetal heart sounds are dual, like the "ticking" sound of a clock, and the speed is relatively fast. 120-160 times per minute. Hearing the fetal heart sounds confirms pregnancy and a live fetus. Fetal heart sounds should be differentiated from uterine murmurs, abdominal aortic sounds, fetal movement sounds, and umbilical cord murmurs.

4. After 20 weeks of gestation, the fetus in the uterus can be felt through the abdominal wall. The fetal head is round and hard. There is a floating ball feeling; the fetal back is wide and flat; the fetal buttocks are wide and soft, and the shape is slightly irregular; the fetal limbs are small and have irregular movements.

After reading the above content, you will have some understanding of the physical changes in different stages of pregnancy. The expectant mother's body is constantly changing in each stage of pregnancy, and the baby is also growing. Pregnancy is a difficult and long process, so babies must be filial to their mothers in the future and not let their mothers down. Come on, expectant mothers.