Moon Test

Most women find out that they are pregnant two weeks after a missed period. A pregnancy test is able to determine if human chorionic gonadotropin is present in the urine. This test is most accurate when taken after two weeks of a missed menstrual cycle. Blood test that measure HCG can detect pregnancy sooner than this. During the first trimester many women feel morning sickness, which is accompanied with nausea and vomiting and it occurs at any time in the day. Between fifty and eighty percent of women experience moderate morning sickness, which usually begins four to six weeks after conception. It reaches its peak between eight and twelve weeks and for some woman disappears during the twentieth week. To cope with sickness women find it helpful …show more content…
The fetus is also able to hear and respond to sound, and show clear signs of periods of being awake and sleep. In the second trimester the fetus will show signs of its first movement, also known as quickening. The expectant mother is able to feel flutters from her baby. At this time a heartbeat can be heard by stethoscope. If delivery was to happen during this time the fetus would only have a one in ten thousand chance of surviving. The unborn baby is able to open its eyes and respond to light. The appearance of the fetus resembles a newborn baby. When the second trimester is over, the fetus is approximately one foot long and weighs one …show more content…
She has to find new ways and positions for sitting down, sleeping, and getting up. Pregnant women experience back pain due to carrying added amount of weight. Walking is difficult due to the load in front of her, which causes a shift in the center of their gravity. During this time the uterus enlarges due to the growth of the baby, which puts pressure on the bladder. Due to this happening women have to urinate frequently, as many as four or five times in a night. Some pregnant women feel leg cramps, which can be treated by taking an additional amount of calcium. Common complaints during this trimester are indigestion, heartburn, gas, and constipation due to the extra production of the hormone progesterone. To find relief pregnant women are advised to avoid greasy and acidic food. A woman’s naval may be pushed out, which is caused by the uterus pushing the abdomen forward. This is usually resolved a few months after