Some reactions of pregnant women and fetuses after a few weeks of pregnancy

Pregnant mothers who become mothers for the first time all have a strong desire to see their baby, and of course they hope that the fetus in their belly grows up healthily. Therefore, the pregnancy reactions in different weeks of pregnancy are also different. The pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy are somewhat strong, and pregnant mothers may be a little worried. Let’s take a look at some reactions of pregnant women and fetuses after a few weeks of pregnancy.

1. 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.

2. Frequent urination occurs in early pregnancy and is caused by the enlarged anteverted uterus pressing on the bladder in the pelvic cavity. About 12 weeks after pregnancy, when the uterus enters the abdominal cavity and no longer compresses the bladder, the symptoms of frequent urination disappear naturally.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 feeling of floating ball; the back of the fetus is wide and flat; the buttocks of the fetus are wide and soft, and the shape is slightly irregular; the fetus's limbs are small and have irregular movements

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After expectant mothers understand the fetus and their own reactions during pregnancy, the initial anxiety in their hearts must have subsided a lot. During pregnancy, the human body will definitely have dual reactions both physiologically and psychologically, and most reactions are normal reactions during pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers should not worry or be anxious. Just do more prenatal checkups and you will definitely be able to give birth to a healthy baby.