The document discusses early signs of pregnancy such as a missed period, fatigue, breast tenderness, nausea, frequent urination, dizziness, and changes in appetite or mood. It notes that a pregnancy test is needed to confirm pregnancy through urine or blood tests measuring hormones like HCG. An obstetrician specializes in prenatal care and pregnancy usually takes about 40 weeks. Common discomforts in pregnancy include nausea, fatigue, heartburn, swelling, and frequent urination while complications could involve bleeding, high blood pressure, headaches or abdominal pain.

1. Early Pregnancy

2. Signs of PregnancySigns of Early PregnancyMissed PeriodFatigue- no energyBreast TendernessNausea (Morning Sickness)Urinating frequentlyDizzinessBloatingChange in appetiteMood Swings

3. Pregnancy TestsA pregnancy test is needed to confirm pregnancy; Urine or Blood tests are used to measure the amount of certain hormones (HCG) in the body.A doctor who specializes in the care of pregnancy and birth is an ObstetricianPrenatal development usually takes about 40 weeks.

4. Due Date CalculationTo calculate a due date: Use the 1st day of her last menstrual period and subtract 3 months; then add 7 days.1st day is March 30; subtract 3 months = December 30;Add 7 Days = January 6 is the due date

5. First Visit to the ObstetricianFirst Exam at Doctors Office includes:WeightBlood PressureUrine testBlood testPelvic examMedical History Family History (Mother’s & Father’s)

6. Common DiscomfortsNauseaFatigueHeartburnVaricose veinsMuscle crampsShortness of breathConstipationHemorrhoidsSwelling of ankles & feetWeight gainStretch marksUrinating frequentlyLower back pain

7. Complications during pregnancyVaginal bleeding or spottingElevated blood pressureUnusual thirstReduced or painful urinationAbnormal pain or crampingFrequent headachesExcessive VomitingExcessive Fever (over 102)