Pregnancy Process

1. Week

The beginning of the ovulation process coincides with approximately the 14th day of your menstrual period and the 'first trimester' begins.
In the first week, the egg cell caught by the right or left tubes begins to mature. With the fusion of two cells, a single cell multiplies and the first stage of pregnancy begins.
This is the most suitable period for you to give up harmful habits such as alcohol and smoking. During this period, you should gain healthy and correct eating habits. You should get away from stress and think positively.

2. Week

The symptoms of your last menstrual period disappear this week.
Egg cells continue to develop in the ovaries.
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The uterine membrane, which has a diameter of 0.15 mm, is prepared for the development of the baby and thickens to a diameter of 18-20 mm. (The inside of the uterus prepares itself again every month.)
At the end of the second week, the egg that develops to be fertilized with sperm cracks and is expelled from the ovary.
You will not feel any physical or psychological changes in yourself this week.

3. Week

As the egg cell secreted from the ovaries progresses through the Fallopian tubes, it must encounter sperm in the first hours so that your baby's life can begin!
Many sperm cluster around the egg, but only one penetrates through the egg membrane. The chromosome of the sperm and the egg's own chromosome come together to fertilize it.
In some mothers, bleeding occurs with the release of the egg cell.
This week, your body It secretes the Early Pregnancy Factor (EPF) hormone to adapt to your baby.

4. Week

While you should have your period under normal conditions, you will not have your period this week. But you may see premenstrual symptoms.
Meanwhile, you may experience some physiological and psychological changes such as fatigue, sudden changes in your mood, breast tenderness, desire to sleep, lower back pain.

5. Week

Due to the effects of hormonal changes, I need to sleep this week. Your desire and need to go to the toilet increases.
Most of your symptoms will be the same as last week, but you may also experience a headache.

6. Week

As the hormones secreted increase, you begin to experience morning sickness that may last throughout the day.
Your sensitivity to odors and even perfumes increases. You may not be able to stand odors such as cigarette smoke. But remember, these symptoms are normal and temporary.
Apart from nausea, your desire to sleep and headaches may also increase. Sleeping as much as possible is important for your body to close the gap before pregnancy and reduce these symptoms!
Your appetite increases, your nipples darken, your breasts become fuller and therefore they may become sore.
Starting this week, you should pay attention to the symptoms of miscarriage. Not all bleeding and pain are signs of miscarriage, but they are also the most important symptoms of threatened miscarriage. In such cases, you should definitely consult your doctor.

7. Week

Although the early symptoms of your pregnancy gradually decrease, your nausea and vomiting may increase, especially in the early hours. (If symptoms are severe, you may lose some weight.)
You may experience depression regarding hormones. In such cases, attending pregnancy classes with your partner may help you relax.
You should also rearrange your daily life, as you will need to rest frequently due to various complaints.

8. Week

Your orange-sized uterus begins to put pressure on your bladder and your need to go to the toilet increases.
During this period. Under the influence of hormones, your skin secretes excess oil and causes skin problems such as acne. These symptoms usually disappear after the first three months.
This week, it's time to have your first detailed check-up! Because the possibility of "false pregnancy" is now eliminated.

9. Week

With the effect of increasing hormones, you continue to feel tired and sleepy.
The fullness and sensitivity in your penis may increase slightly. (You should use bottom-supporting bras during this period.)
You may experience complaints such as heartburn and indigestion. (Your stomach should never be too full!) Also, you should not eat foods that cause heartburn, which varies from person to person.
Nosebleeds are also common during pregnancy, but no matter what, you are now starting to get used to pregnancy. .
During these weeks, your daily calorie need increases by approximately 300 calories. In order to get enough calcium, you should consume plenty of dairy products.

10. Week

Sitting or standing for long periods of time slows down the circulatory system. This causes varicose veins, hemorrhoids or foot swelling. Therefore, you should walk around every two hours for at least 10 minutes so that the veins between the leg muscles are activated.
Your complaint of nausea will generally decrease during this week. But sometimes it can continue severely for a few more weeks.
Due to the effect of hormones, you may experience symptoms such as short-term restlessness, malaise, and sudden irritability.
Since blood volume increases by 40-50% during pregnancy, you may experience vein enlargement, especially in your chest and leg areas. (This does not mean that there will be varicose veins.)
Weight gain varies from mother to mother and from pregnancy to pregnancy. If you are gaining more weight than necessary, this is due to you retaining too much water and you can easily lose it after birth. Or even if you haven't gained weight or even lost it, be prepared to gain about 450 grams from the next week. • Never diet while pregnant!

11. Week

As the uterus grows, its center of gravity moves forward. If you use your waist incorrectly, your back pain complaints will increase. It is necessary to take precautions in advance for back pain that usually occurs after the 20th week. (For example, leave no space behind your waist and between the seat. When picking up something from the floor, bend your knees rather than your waist, or choose a bed with orthopedic features.)
Also, under the influence of hormones, your hair and nails are damaged. It starts to grow faster.
Don't be afraid of your body storing fat as long as you eat foods that are high in nutrition and low in calories.

12. Week

Now that your uterus is growing, the pressure on your bladder is relieved and your need to go to the toilet frequently decreases. (This continues until the last 3 months.)
Nausea passes and the feeling of fatigue decreases.
Due to the increase in blood volume. Headache and dizziness complaints increase. (It decreases in later periods.)
Due to hormones, various changes occur on your skin. While some mothers' skin becomes tighter and more beautiful, some experience acne. (Such situations are usually interpreted as 'the girl borrowing her mother's beauty'.)
In addition, these weeks are a suitable period for your dental check-up because the gums are negatively affected by pregnancy.
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13. Week

You may have pain in your abdomen and right groin. Because the uterus grows faster than the ligaments that hold it. (These pains disappear when the ligaments are loosened.)

14. Week

This week begins the second trimester, which is the most comfortable period of your pregnancy. Because now your body adapts to pregnancy. Even outside observers can tell that you are pregnant if they pay attention.
During this period, hormones reach their highest level and therefore your feeling of nausea and fatigue decreases. (If you continue to be tired, you should continue to rest.)
The relaxation that occurs in all smooth muscles under the influence of the progesterone hormone also occurs in the intestinal muscles and may cause constipation. (You should eat fiber-rich foods and not postpone your toilet needs.)
During this period, the veins in your chest and abdomen expand and your nipples become larger and darker, suitable for breastfeeding.

15. Week

When you put your hand on your belly this week, you can feel your uterus like a ball from the outside.
Your heart rate is 20% lower than before pregnancy. pumps more blood. (This rate increases by 30-50% during your pregnancy.) It rises up to 0.)
Also, a normal fluid called 'clustrum' may come from your breasts.

16. Week

Spots caused by the sun may appear on your skin. (The reason is the effect of the estrogen hormone in the blood on the pigment cells.) These spots are not permanent, but you need to use sun protection cream.
You may have nosebleeds during this period.
If you have an allergic body, your allergy will decrease, but sometimes it may increase. (You may even develop a new allergy.)
The capillaries on the back of your legs become visible. (You need to prevent the risk of varicose veins.)
If you have not had the 11th and 14th week tests that determine your baby's 'Down Syndrome', we recommend that you have the 16th and 18th week tests.
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17. Week

Your uterus reaches your belly button. (The size of the mothers' abdomen may be different, depending on how swollen the abdomen is due to the tension of the skin around the abdomen or gas.)
Since your baby will gain more weight this week, you too You may gain 2 - 2.5 kilos more.
If you have not had the 11 - 14 week tests, we recommend that you have the 16 - 18 week tests this week at the latest. (In some cases, amniocentesis is recommended. In other words, a little of the fluid containing the baby is taken with the help of a syringe and the possibility of 'Down Syndrome' is definitely determined. )
Also, during this period, you may experience increased sweating and vaginal discharge.

18. Week

The increase in the amount of blood your baby receives and the relaxation of the blood vessels may cause your blood pressure to drop.
The sudden position of your heart. The response to changes slows down. (For example, your blood pressure may drop when you stand up suddenly.)
If you experience dizziness and fainting, it is normal. However, if this situation recurs frequently and leads to loss of consciousness, we recommend that you consult your doctor.
Digital blood pressure monitors do not give accurate results during your pregnancy. Therefore, be sure to check your blood pressure with a doctor or nurse.

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