What is the process of pregnancy like?

Question

I have no children, but have always been facinated by pregnancy and development. What is the process of pregnancy like? What do you do when you find out you're expecting? Do you tell your doctor right away? Do you see an OBGYN first? Do you have to go monthly to get check-ups and such? What kind of testing do they do? Do your docs tell you to sleep in a certain position, eat certain foods in certain portions, or avoid certain activities? I'm just really curious, because no one I know has been pregnant to tell me!

Answer 1

I really loved being pregnant and I had a wonderful pregnancy.  I never had morning sickness or anything like that.  My pregnany was perfect.  I am TTC #2 and I hope that the next pregnancy is just a great as my first one.  

Answer 2

i agree with the first women lol u go threw all kinds of testing and such

Answer 3

What do I do when I found out I was expecting? I told everyone! I was excited. I saw an OB/GYN because that's who you go to, I figured I might as well skip the doctor because they will just send you to an OBGYN after the positive pregnancy test.

Yes, You do have to get monthly check-ups, which is boring and annoying. They do 9-11 blood tests to check for different conditions you might have, including HIV and diabetes. They also do urine tests every visit to check for protein which can indicate problems.

They say sleeping on your left side after 12 weeks is the best position, but really whatever position is most comfortable is the one to sleep in.

They tell you to avoid activities that require jostling, such as jogging, bike riding, horseback riding, bungee jumping etc.

They tell you which foods are best to eat but never portion sizes or limit you to those foods unless you specifically ask.

Answer 4

Being pregnant sucks.It is one worry after another. It is true suffering.

Answer 5

Pregnancy is an experience like no other.  Every pregnancy is different.  I have had 3 kids & every one was different. Sometimes you are sick for months & then it eases & you begin to get the baby bump. You begin to need to urinate more often & you feel pressure in your pelvic area. At around 4 months the babies movement can be felt.  At first it is very faint but by delivery it feels like you have a boxer inside your gut!

If you are pregnant you should see a doctor as soon as possible to get the proper vitamins to help the baby be as healthy as possible. A doctor will schedule you to visit monthly at first & then weekly in the last month. A doctor will not tell you how to sleep but will possibly give you advice on what to eat to have a healthy baby & keep you from feeling as miserable.

Answer 6

I can honestly say that I absolutely love being pregnant.  The first trimester was hard because you're so nauseous and tired, but then it gets to be so fun once you start showing and feel the baby move.  I am ready for baby to come now, but I still love feeling him move inside me!

Answer 7

Different for everyone. I did a home pregnancy test five days after my period failed to show up. I wasn't sure about the results, so the nurse at my gynecologist's office told me to drive over, and she did one. It was positive. The doctor gave me a book, told me to take folic acid supplements, not drink or smoke, and to come back in about two and a half weeks (at seven and a half weeks) for an ultrasound to confirm that there was a live embryo there (there was...little heart was already beating). After that, he gave me advice on diet and exercise and what to avoid. I saw him every month up until third trimester, when I started seeing him every two weeks. After week 36, I saw him once a week.

I had a gorgeous 9 pound, 9 ounce girl three days before my due date.

Answer 8

Well first you get really excited, hopefully! Then, set an appt with OBGYN doc right away. You go monthly at first, then every two weeks, then for the last 6 weeks or so (depending on your doc) every week. I'm sure every office differs but for me they did a pap smear and pelvic exam, HIV test, CBC, GTT (glucose tolerance test). They also did an ultrasound to determine gestational age. They will prescribe prenatal vitamins, tell you to eat less carbs, more protein, veggies. Watch the sugar/caffeine intake    and drink lots of water everyday (dehydration causes the uterus to contract). No drugs, cigarettes ( yuck) or alcohol. Until you start to have a bump in your tummy, you can sleep in any position you want. If you are an active person, you will be encouraged to stay active, if you aren't then add some activity, like walking, slowly. You will want to exercise during your pregnancy, you'll feel and look better, and labor will be easier for a woman in shape than a woman not in shape. Hope this helps. Blessings :)  

Answer 9

The first three months - c**p. The second three months - woo hoo! The last three months - c**p. It's all very basic really.

Answer 10

These are all very good questions. Spend some time at your local bookstore, there are many books that have been written by women about pregnancy and childbirth. It is extremely helpful to read about pregnancy and childbirth before you are pregnant. Take a look at the website below for answers to many of your questions. If you are fascinated by birth you may be interested in a career as a doula or midwife. Best wishes, G

Answer 11

loool, i agree with the first one. c**p, ah, and then more c**p. and then baby comes.

But really, it's 9 month, can't be said in 9 words so get a book about it and read