The Family Pregnancy
An Overview of Chapter 6

 
EVERY CHAPTER CONTAINS INFORMATION SUCH AS THIS:
Physical Changes

Your body is undergoing tremendous changes. Many are a continuation from the beginning and others are occurring for the first time this month…….
Emotional Changes: Dad

Dad deals with the symptoms of pregnancy in many ways. Some become frightened that their partners are ‘sick’. Others become frustrated that the pregnancy lasts so long. Your partner may fear losing you as you become preoccupied with the pregnancy…….
Your Prenatal Visit to Your Caregiver

You should see your care giver about four weeks after your first visit

What Should Be Done: Weight, blood pressure, urinalysis for protein and glucose, discussion of any problems you both may have (be sure to write down any questions when you think of them).
What You Should Be Doing

Even though you’re tired most of the time, try to exercise. It’ll make you feel better. Don’t push yourself and don’t feel guilty if you can’t exercise as much……
What Your Baby Looks Like:


Your Baby at 
Six Weeks
During the period between the fifth and eighth week of pregnancy, the embryo, what your baby is now called, grows from eight-hundreth of an inch to a half inch in length. It has changed from a hollowed ball of cells to what appears to be an almost human-like being……..
Complications that Can Occur:

Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy can occur during this stage. . . .
When to Call Your Doctor:

Questions You May Have:

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