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Month-by-Month Pregnancy Guide
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.
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