i) No menses (Amenorrhoea): This is actually physiological amenorrhoea. It lasts throughout pregnancy. It is due to high levels of oestrogen, progesterone and human chorionic gonadotrophin. There is continued build up of the endometrium to support the developing pregnancy. This build up also averts menses. 2) Breast Tenderness and/or Tingling This usually occurs during the [...]

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In each visit i) Weight ii) Blood Pressure iii) Fundal height iv) Fetal heart rate v) Urine for protein and glucose Review any other problems/concerns the patient may have related to pregnancy or general well being, including nutrition. 6-12 Weeks i) Confirmation of the uterine size and growth by pelvic examination. ii) Doppler scan for [...]

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Symptoms of Pregnancy This article sumarizes the changes felt by a woman who is pregnant. Please note that diagnosis(Which means conformation of pregnancy) will be covered in another article. The Stages (Trimesters of Pregnancy) We can divide pregnancy into three stages by time. These stages are known as the trimesters, because it divides the duration [...]

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