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Pregnancy
You are expecting a baby! You will become a mum soon; can you think of anything more exciting than that? Probably not, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. There is a lot to consider, and a lot of things are going to change in your body and in your life. So let’s go step by step.
First of all, take a pregnancy test if you haven’t already and check for early signs of pregnancy, such as sore breasts, fatigue, bloating or a heightened sense of smell. Some women can also experience nausea, even if that’s more common a couple more weeks into the pregnancy.
You will probably want some details on what is going on inside your tummy – After all, you are in fact building a person! Check out how your baby is developing in our series of pregnancy week by week articles, where you will find detailed information on every week of pregnancy, from week 1 to week 42.
Your doctor and your midwife will be a constant presence throughout your pregnancy. Don’t forget to make an antenatal care calendar and go to all your visits. Besides the ultrasounds and the tests, antenatal appointments are also the perfect time to ask questions!
Preparing for the birth, preparing for the baby
Pregnancy is also a time for making plans: decorating the baby’s nursery, buying baby essentials and discussing baby names is the fun part, but you will also need to come up with a birth plan. You have many options here, from natural birth to the epidural. Giving birth is no easy task, so don’t hesitate to ask for help – you can check our forums and read experiences from other mummies who already went through it. Captain Mums tries to make it a little bit easier for you with our Pregnancy Calculator, that will help you determine your due date, and our Baby Names directory, where you’ll find a lot of ideas.
You can also join antenatal classes to prepare for labour. Read carefully about signs of labour like contractions so it doesn’t catch you by surprise!
Pregnancy is both a wonderful and a difficult time. Pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, food aversions or backache won’t make it any easier, but you will have the best of rewards: a beautiful baby!
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How to avoid an episiotomy
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The zika virus and pregnancy: Should I be worried?
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Tokophobia: What happens if you’re afraid of birth?
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The episiotomy, an unwanted guest to your baby’s birth
Childbirth is undoubtedly the scariest part of pregnancy and what future mummies fear the most is the dreaded episiotomy.
All you need to know about placental abruption
Of the many problems that can make an appearance during pregnancy, placental abruption is one of the most serious.
Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC): Is it possible?
When a future mummy is told that she won’t be able to deliver her baby vaginally, one of the first questions that arise is whether she’ll be able to have a VBAC in the future.
What does it mean to have placenta accreta?
As you probably know, the placenta is one of the most important organs in pregnancy, which is why we need to be aware of problems such as placenta accreta.
Top 20 Portuguese girls names
Are you looking for name ideas for your baby girl? You may want to take a look at the beautiful Portuguese girls names!