Recognize the Signs of Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnant women are often confused by changes that occur during pregnancy, so doubt whether the pregnancy is healthy or not. A healthy pregnancy can be ensured through a doctor's pregnancy examination. However, there are also signs of a healthy pregnancy that can be felt by yourself. What are the signs? Being late is the first thing that signifies pregnancy. However, this sign can be wrong if you do have irregular menstrual cycles. To check the certainty of pregnancy, use a testpack a week after being late for the month. The gestational age itself is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period, even though there was no conception.

Various Signs of a Healthy Pregnancy

If the testpack and obstetrician test positive for pregnancy, the following signs may be experienced with increasing gestational age.

• Nausea and vomiting

Morning sickness, aka nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, is usually felt in the first trimester of pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting are not only felt in the morning, but can also during the day or night. These symptoms gradually disappear when entering 12 weeks of gestation. Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy may be caused by hormonal changes. But not to worry if you do not experience nausea and vomiting. Many pregnant women do not experience these symptoms, but the pregnancy remains healthy. Conditions that must be watched out for are when vomiting does not go away after 12 weeks of gestation or vomiting very often. This condition is called hyperemesis gravidarium, and can cause dehydration due to difficulty eating. If you experience this, you may need hospital treatment.

• Food and odor sensitive

Many pregnant women who feel their sense of smell become more sensitive in early pregnancy. Sensitivity to odors can trigger nausea, vomiting, and decrease appetite. The cause of this condition is still unclear, but it is likely due to hormonal changes and is related to morning sickness. One way to deal with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, is to avoid strong or pungent odors.

• Frequent urination

During pregnancy, the frequency of urination will be more frequent. This condition is caused by increased blood volume during pregnancy, so the kidneys have to work extra and produce more urine. When pregnant, the amount of urine that fills the bladder will increase faster so that pregnant women will feel like urinating frequently. Changes in pregnancy hormones and increased uterine size also play a role in causing pregnant women to urinate frequently.

• Breast pain

Breast changes are a sign of a healthy pregnancy, and begin to occur since the first trimester of pregnancy. Usually begins with breasts feel more enlarged, sensitive, accompanied by a little pain. This condition is caused by the rise in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and usually disappears when the body has adapted to the pregnancy hormone. The effect of the hormone surge also makes the milk glands grow more and blood flow in this area increases. Then in the 11th week, the areola (the area around the nipple) changes to This change aims to prepare the breasts for breastfeeding the baby.

• Easily tired

Fatigue is the thing most often complained of by pregnant women. Early in pregnancy, the level of the hormone progesterone increases, causing drowsiness. This condition can be overcome with adequate rest and sleep. But beware if you get tired easily followed by other symptoms, such as pale, frequent headaches, chest pain, palpitations, and cold palms. These signs indicate anemia in pregnant women. To increase energy, you can also do sports for pregnant women, such as pregnancy exercises. But consult with your doctor before starting, especially if before pregnancy you are not accustomed to exercise.

• Fetal Movement

Feeling a fetal kick is a sign that the baby is growing and developing healthy. Fetal movements can actually be felt starting early in pregnancy. But nearing the end of the second trimester of pregnancy, fetal movements are getting stronger and more frequent. Generally, the most active fetus moves at 9 pm to 1 am. In addition, fetal movement is also a fetal response to sound and touch. Fetal movements will be seen in an ultrasound examination of the pregnancy. If the intensity of fetal movement decreases, you can do tricks to lure the fetus to move or see a doctor to find out the cause.

• Emotional changes (mood swing)

Changing emotions (mood swings) felt by pregnant women, triggered by various factors including hormonal changes, fatigue, and stress. These factors then affect chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. As a result, pregnant women may feel emotional changes from happiness, nervousness, and even depression. If the mood swing is experienced to disrupt daily activities or last more than two weeks, consult a doctor or psychologist. Research shows that untreated emotional disorders can affect the health of the fetus, increasing the risk of preterm labor and postpartum depression. Therefore, it is very important to get professional help and treatment if you experience this.

When declared pregnant, women must be prepared for the changes that occur in the body, emotions, and lifestyle that they live. During pregnancy, the body will adjust to the presence of the fetus in the womb. These changes aim to support the development of the fetus and the smooth delivery process. Signs of a healthy pregnancy experienced by each pregnant woman are different. If you don't experience any of the above, it doesn't mean that the pregnancy is unhealthy. To ascertain whether the pregnancy is healthy or not, check with your obstetrician and have a routine pregnancy consultation as scheduled.