Treatment For Constipation during pregnancy
The seventh week of pregnancy
What you need to know about the seventh week :
Between the 7th and 8th week of pregnancy, your fetus is about the size of a lemon. Your uterus continues to grow to hold the growing baby, putting pressure on the surrounding muscles or ligaments, causing you to feel a slight tingling or pain in the abdomen.
During this time the amount of blood circulation in your body greatly increases, this extra circulation ensures regular and adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. It is normal to get thirsty frequently due to this extra demand. At this time you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
You may feel tired at this time There may be pain in the breasts or an increase in the size of the breasts and you may need to urinate more frequently than usual.
Many people experience nausea and fatigue during this time and begin to experience some other minor pregnancy problems such as tanning stools , leg or leg pain, dizziness, feeling overheated, dark spots on the skin, back pain, etc., which are common. Lasts for several weeks.
In most cases, the nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) may get better by the 14th week of pregnancy or later.
Things to keep in mind:
Some infections can cause harm to the fetus during pregnancy. If you think you have any kind of infection, consult a doctor or a health worker at the nearest health center or a trained midwife to ensure that the necessary services are provided quickly.
There may be pain or bleeding in the gums of your teeth during pregnancy To avoid such problems, there is no substitute for oral hygiene, ie regular teeth and gum care (brushing your teeth twice a day, brushing your face frequently, etc.) to maintain the health of your teeth and gums.
It is best to have your first pregnancy check-up (first antenatal appointment) between 7th and 14th week. So contact the doctor this week to find out the detailed schedule of the next check-up.
Many people become emotional due to the rise and fall of hormone levels in the body during pregnancy. At this time, due to extra anxiety, many people have strange dreams in their sleep and many people cannot sleep at all Take care of yourself without being upset, take care of yourself. Try to keep yourself busy with all the things that make the mind feel good.
How the fetus grows:
By the 8th week, your fetus is about 10 millimeters or 1 centimeter in length. At this time the fetus looks a lot like a frog, so the length from the palm of the head to the tail-like part of the fetus is calculated. This tail-like part gradually gets smaller and after a few weeks it is no longer visible
During this time the brain grows very fast, so the head grows much faster than other parts of the body. The front part of the fetus’s head or forehead becomes quite large, and its eyes and ears also begin to develop. At this time the eyelids are made and the eyes are protected.
During this time the inner ear (the innermost part of the ear) begins to form, but the outer ear (outer part of the ear) on both sides of the head is seen a few weeks later.
The cartilage begins to form in the growing arms and legs, from which the bones are later formed.
As the brain and spinal cord (as well as the nervous system) become more organized, the nerve cells begin to multiply and develop. During this time, about 100 brain cells are formed in the body of the fetus every minute. Therefore, it is important to take regular folic acid to ensure proper development of the child’s nervous system.
