Mother : If you've been trying
for a baby, a missed period is a good sign you're
on the right track. Other indications of pregnancy
include:
nausea, and not just in
the morning
a sudden aversion to familiar foods like coffee
or alcohol
cravings for certain foods
a metallic taste in your mouth
tender breasts
constant trips to the loo
fatigue
faintness or dizziness
an increase in vaginal discharge
moodiness
If you suspect you're pregnant, you can try
a home pregnancy test (about 95% accurate) or
make an appointment with your GP to confirm
the diagnosis.
Baby : By the end
of the first month, your unborn baby is technically
known as an embryo. He has a heart, and a heart
beat can already be detected. Finger-shaped
growths called chorionic villi grow into the
uterine wall to anchor the embryo, and the umbilical
cord is beginning to form. Your baby is about
the size of a pea!
The first weeks are the most
vulnerable for an unborn baby, so it's a good
time to assess your lifestyle. Stop smoking
and cut down on alcohol, check your work environment
for hazardous conditions, and take care when
handling pets to avoid contracting toxoplasmosis.
