Calendar of pregnancy | Elite Private Clinic

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• The first month (weeks 0- 4)
• The second month (weeks 5-8)
• The third month (weeks 9-12)
• The fourth month (weeks 13-16)
• The fifth month (weeks 17- 20)
• The sixth month (weeks 21-24)
• The seventh month (weeks 25-28)
• The eighth month (weeks 29-32)
• The ninth month (weeks 33-36)
• The tenth month (weeks 37-40)

The first month (weeks 0- 4)

-begins on the day you started your last period and lasts 4 weeks.

• Conception takes place about two weeks from the start of your period – the baby’s life begins.
• At the end of the month there are still 36 weeks until the birth (8 months, 12 days).
• At the end of the month the fetus is 2 weeks old.
• The fetus is now the size of a pinhead.

REMEMBER: While you are pregnant, do not take any medicines without first checking that they are safe for you and your baby. Consult your doctor or the health nurse first.

The second month (weeks 5-8)

-begins 4 weeks after the start of your last period.

• Lasts 4 weeks.
• At the end of the month there are still 32 weeks until the birth (7 months, 14 days)
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 2 weeks old and at the end of the month 6 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 1,5 cm long at the end of the month.
• The fetus has got the beginnings of arms and legs.
• The heart, nose, ears and eyelids, the nervous system, spine and umbilical cord are beginning to develop.

REMEMBER: Heavy smoking and drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby!

The third month (weeks 9-12)

-begins 8 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 28 weeks until the birth (6 months, 16 days)
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 6 weeks old and at the end of the month 10 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 9 cm long at the end of the month and weights about 20 grams.
• The baby’s heart beats for the first time.
• The fetus floats in a sack of amniotic fluid and gets its food via the umbilical chord.

REMEMBER: The mother’s welfare is important to the child: healthy food and plenty of exercise are good for both.

The fourth month (weeks 13-16)

-begins 12 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 24 weeks until the birth (5 months, 18 days).
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 10 weeks old and at the end of the month 14 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 16 cm long at the end of the month and weights about 100 grams.
• The uterus is about the size of a fist.
• The head is big, about half the total length, and the face is beginning to acquire its own features. The ears and genitals are developing.
• The fetus practises breathing and swallowing movements. It kicks, moves its toes and thumbs and turns its head. The mother does not yet feel these tiny movements, however.

REMEMBER: In order to qualify for maternity benefit you must visit the clinic or a doctor before the end of the 16th week.

The fifth month(weeks 17- 20)

-begins 16 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 20 weeks until the birth (4 months, 20 days)
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 14 weeks old and at the end of the month 18 weeks old.
• The fetus is 25-27 cm long at the end of the month and weighs 250-300 grams.
• The fetus has its own circulatory system and its heart beats twice as fast as an adults.
• The foetus’s skin is covered in fine, downy hair (lanugo), which vanishes by the time the baby is born. It now has eyebrows.
• At this stage the placenta is almost as big as the fetus. It protects the fetus from some but not all harmful substances.
• The mother can now feel the baby’s movements if she has had a baby before.

REMEMBER: Now’s the time to talk to the health nurse about antenatal classes.

The sixth month (weeks 21-24)

-begins 20 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 16 weeks until the birth (3 months, 2 days).
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 18 weeks old and at the end of the month, 22 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 30cm long at the end of the month and weighs 400-600 grams. Even a primapara (a women expecting her first baby) can feel its movements. Its heartbeats can be heard.
• By the end of the month the top of the uterus (the fundus) is up to the navel. Faster growth is a sign of twins.
• The fetus practises sucking and its thumb often find its way into its mouth. Its hair and nails grow. The protective film begins to develop into skin.
• The fetus sleeps most of the time but may be woken by external noises or vibration.

REMEMBER: In week 22 you can apply for your maternity, paternity or parents’ pay (and leave of absence) as well as for maternity benefit.

The seventh month (weeks 25-28)

-begins 24 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 12 weeks until the birth (2 months, 24 days).
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 22 weeks old and at the end of the month 26 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 35 cm long and weighs about a kilo.
• The fetus moves a lot, turns and visibly kicks. It opens and closes its eyes, and it has a strong grip with its hands.
• The uterus is up to the navel. You may feel the first contractions, during which your tummy goes hard for a few seconds.

The eighth month (weeks 29-32)

-begins 28 weeks after the start of your last period.

• At the end of the month there are still 8 weeks until the birth (1 month, 26 days).
• At the beginning of the month the fetus is 26 weeks old and at the end of the month 30 weeks old.
• The fetus is about 40cm long and weighs about 1,5 kilos
• The fetus is really beginning to look like a baby, though a very frail one. If it were born now it would have chances of surviving.
• The foetus’s lungs and other organs are not yet fully developed, however, and it does not yet have all the antibodies of a full-term baby.

REMEMBER: Avoid standing, lifting heavy objects and other strenuous jobs.

The ninth month (weeks 33-36)

-begins 32 weeks after the start of your last period

• At the end of the month there are still 28 days until the birth, i.e. 4 weeks.
• At the beginning of the month the baby is 30 weeks old and at the end of the month 34 weeks old.
• The baby is about 47 cm long and weighs about 2, 700 grams. It quickly gains weight.
• The baby moves less than before, because it has not much room left to move in. At this stage most babies get into position for birth, head down.
• The baby’s skin is covered with a creamy film called vernix.

REMEMBER: It’s a good idea to get everything ready for the baby at this stage.

The tenth month (weeks 37-40)

-begins 36 weeks after the start of your last period or 34 weeks after conception.

• At the beginning of the month the baby is 34 weeks old; most babies are born when they are 38 weeks old.
• The uterus drops and the baby’s head engages ready for birth. The contractions increase, considerably.
• The baby kicks so hard in the uterus that it can push away a book placed on the mother’s tummy.
• At birth most babies are 49-52 cm long and weigh 3,000-4, 000 grams
• Your baby is born at the end of the tenth month, give or take a week.

REMEMBER: Set off for the hospital immediately the waters break, if you have pain or bleeding, or when the contractions are coming regularly (see the chapter on the birth).

Months of Pregnancy | Elite Clinic

• First month of pregnancy (weeks 0-4)
• Second month of pregnancy (weeks 5-8)
• Third month of pregnancy (weeks 9-12)
• Fourth month of pregnancy (weeks 13-16)
• Fifth month of pregnancy (weeks 17-20)
• Sixth month of pregnancy (weeks 21-24)
• Seventh month of pregnancy (weeks 25 -28)
• Eighth month of pregnancy (weeks 29-32)
• Ninth month of pregnancy (weeks 33-36)
• Tenth month of pregnancy (weeks 37-40)

First month of pregnancy (weeks 0-4) >

starts on the first day of the last menstrual period and lasts 4 weeks.

Fertilization occurs about two weeks after menstruation. Then a child is born.
At the end of the month, 36 weeks (8 months 12 days) remain before delivery.
At the end of the month the fetus is two weeks old.
Pinhead sized fetus.

REMEMBER! During pregnancy, you should not take any medication on your own initiative. Check with your doctor or health center nurse for safety information.

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The second month of pregnancy (weeks 5-8)

begins when 4 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation.

Lasts 4 weeks.
At the end of the month, 32 weeks remain before delivery (7 months 14 days).
At the beginning of the month, the embryo is two weeks old, at the end - six weeks old.
At the end of the month, the embryo is about 1.5 cm long.
The embryo has small arms and leg rudiments.
The heart and nose begin to develop. ears and eyelids, nervous system, spine and umbilical cord.

REMEMBER! Smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm your baby.

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The third month of pregnancy (weeks 9-12)

begins when 8 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation

At the end of the month, 28 weeks (6 months 16 days) remain before delivery.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 6 weeks old? at the end of 10 weeks.
At the end of the month, the length of the fruit is approx. 9 cm. The weight is approx. 20 g.
The heart starts beating for the first time.
The fetus floats in the amniotic fluid in the bladder and receives nutrients through the umbilical cord.
The fetus already has the upper and lower jaws and the rudiment of the tongue. The first rudiments of teeth appear.

REMEMBER! A good physical and mental condition of the mother contributes to the successful development of the fetus: a healthy diet and walks in the fresh air are useful for both.

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The fourth month of pregnancy (weeks 13-16)

begins when 12 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstrual period.
At the end of the month, 24 weeks remain until delivery (5 months 18 days)
At the beginning of the month, the fetus is 10 weeks old, at the end of the 14 weeks.
At the end of the month, the fetus is about 16 cm long and weighs about 100 g. The uterus is about the size of a fist.
The head is large and makes up almost half of the total length. The face begins to take shape. Ears and genitals develop.
The fetus tries to breathe and swallow. He pushes with his legs, moves his toes and fingers, turns his head. The mother, however, does not yet feel these slight movements.

REMEMBER! in order to receive maternity benefit, must appear at the antenatal clinic or doctor no later than during the fourth month of pregnancy.

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The fifth month of pregnancy (weeks 17-20)

begins when 16 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation.

At the end of the month, 20 weeks (4 months 20 days) remain before delivery.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 14 weeks old, at the end of the month it is 18 weeks old.
At the end of the month, the length of the fetus is about 25-27 cm, its weight is about 250-300 g.
The fetus develops its own blood circulation and the heart beats twice as fast as that of an adult.
The skin of the fetus is covered with fluffy hair that disappears before delivery. Appear. in particular. brows.
The placenta at this stage is almost the size of the fetus and protects the fetus from harmful substances. but can't filter everything.
By this time, the mother already feels the movements of the fetus in that case. if she gave birth before.

REMEMBER! The time has come to arrange with the antenatal clinic nurse about family preparation.

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The sixth month of pregnancy (weeks 21-24)

At the end of the month, 16 weeks (3 months 22 days) remain before delivery.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 18 weeks old, at the end of the month it is 22 weeks old.
The weight of the fetus is from 400 to 600 g, the length is about 30 cm. It moves so that even the primipara feels its movements. A heartbeat is heard.
At the end of the month, the fundus of the uterus is at the level of the navel. Faster uterine growth is often a sign of twins.
The fetus tries to suck, the thumb often slips into the mouth. Hands, hair and nails grow. The protective shell begins to turn into skin.
The fetus sleeps most of the time, but may be awakened by voices or shaking from outside.

REMEMBER! At the 22nd week of pregnancy, you can already apply for maternity, paternity, parenthood and childbirth benefits. (See chapter Services and Benefits for Families with Children).

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The seventh month of pregnancy (weeks 25-28)

- begins when 24 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation.

At the end of the month, there are 12 weeks left before delivery (2 months 24 days).
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 22 weeks old, at the end of the month it is 26 weeks old.
The weight of the fetus is about one kilogram, its length is about 35 cm.
The fetus moves a lot, turns and pushes with its legs so that it can be seen even from the outside. He opens and closes his eyes, has a strong grip on his hands.
The uterus has risen to the level of the navel. The first contractions of the uterus may be felt in such a way that the abdomen "hardens" for a few seconds.
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The eighth month of pregnancy (weeks 29-32)

At the end of the month, there are 8 weeks left before delivery (1 month 26 days).
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 26 weeks old, at the end of the month it is 30 weeks old.
The fruit is about 40 cm long and weighs about 1. 5 kg.
In appearance, the fetus is similar to a newborn, however, it is more fragile, If it had been born, it could have remained alive.
However, the fetus's lungs and many other organs are not yet fully developed. It does not have all the antibodies that a full-term fetus has.

REMEMBER! during this period, you should not work for a long time standing on your feet, lifting heavy weights or doing other heavy work.

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The ninth month of pregnancy (weeks 33-36)

begins when 32 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation.

At the end of the month, there are 28 days or four weeks left before delivery.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 30 weeks old, at the end of the month it is 34 weeks old.
The length of the fetus is about 47 cm, weight is about 2700 g.
The fetus moves less than before, as the uterus becomes cramped for him. Most fruits turn head down during this period.
A greasy layer forms on the surface of the skin, the so-called. original lubricant.
The uterus has risen to its maximum height, to the ribs.

REMEMBER! Prepare now everything you need for the child.

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The tenth month of pregnancy (weeks 37-40)

- begins when 36 weeks have elapsed from the first day of the last menstruation, or 34 weeks from the start of fertilization.

At the beginning of the month, the fetus is 34 weeks old and is usually born at 38 weeks.
The uterus descends and the fetal head is placed in the exit position. The cuts are greatly enhanced.
The fetus pushes so hard in the uterus that it can knock over a book placed on the mother's stomach.
Most newborns are 49 to 52 cm long and weigh 3,000 to 4,000 grams. Childbirth occurs at the end of the tenth month of pregnancy. However, the onset of labor a week earlier or a week later is a common occurrence.

REMEMBER! If amniotic fluid begins to leak, pain or spotting appears, or when contractions become regular, you should immediately go to the maternity hospital. (See the chapter on Childbirth.)

Despite the fact that pregnancy is a normal state, it tires a woman's body. All organs must adapt to the new state. The metabolism is accelerated, breathing and blood circulation are more efficient, the uterus is enlarged. During pregnancy, the placenta secretes many enzymes and hormones, which, along with the corpus luteum and the lower cerebral appendage, regulate the changes that occur in the body.

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Periods of childbirth | Clinic Elite

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Childbirth is usually divided into three periods. Namely:

• Opening
• Pushing period
• Follow-up period

The first period lasts for primiparous on average 6-20 hours, for multiparous from 3 to 12 hours.

Opening

The uterus is a very strong organ, as a result of the muscular work of which the fetus moves through the birth canal and is born. At the stage of opening, the cervix opens up to 10 cm. In primiparas, the cervical canal first disappears completely, and only after that does the cervix begin to open. It can go on for a long time, even 8-9hours. After that, the cervix of the uterus opens by 1-2 cm per hour. Stimulation of contractions with medicines accelerates the opening of the cervix and shortening of the cervical canal.
The os of the uterus in a multiparous woman begins to open already before the complete disappearance of the cervical canal. Often, when the cervix is ​​open up to 4-5 cm, childbirth takes place very quickly.
At the beginning of the opening period, the contractions are less frequent - with an interval of about 5 minutes and last for about 1 second. As labor progresses, contractions appear more frequently and last longer. The midwife every hour or two examines the condition of the cervix of the uterus, the position of the fetus in the birth canal and the blood pressure of the woman in labor. The fetal heartbeat is examined more often, listening to it from the surface of the abdomen, or using an apparatus that depicts a curve of both uterine contractions and heartbeats. The state of the fetus can also be examined with the help of ultrasonic equipment, making a blood test, an analysis of the amniotic fluid by puncture, etc. depending on the equipment and conditions available in the maternity hospital.
The midwife makes sure that the bladder does not overflow and does not impede childbirth. They also examine the color, quantity and smell of amniotic fluid. The midwife supports the woman in labor and encourages her.
During the opening of the birth canal, the uterus is actively working. A woman in labor can help and speed up the work of the uterus, following the recommendations of the antenatal clinic about relaxation and proper breathing. The most difficult moment comes precisely before the attempts. Many women in labor consider the presence of the father important during this period, when he can encourage and calm the mother and be her support. At the same time, the woman in labor feels less pain.
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Forced period

When the cervix is ​​completely open, the period of attempts begins. The need to push occurs in some mothers even before the cervix has opened and the fetal head has turned into the correct position. Attempts are delayed according to the instructions of the staff with frequent and shallow breathing, which was taught in psychophysical preventive classes. Too early attempts can prolong labor due to uterine edema. According to many, this is the most painful and difficult stage of childbirth. Luckily, it doesn't last long.
In the delivery room, they try to create a calm atmosphere and treat the birth act with respect. They also try to avoid excessive noise and too bright lighting. When the mother is allowed to push, she should repeat this 3-5 times during the same contractions, breathing rapidly between the pushes. When the fetal head begins to put pressure on the perineum and stretch it, especially in primiparas, a perineal incision is made with local anesthesia.

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