CMV infection during pregnancy and impact on fetal health

 Common symptoms of pregnancy

The earliest sign of pregnancy is a missed period for a woman who has a regular menstrual cycle. Sometimes, bleeding can occur as a result of the implantation of the fertilized egg in the wall of the uterus (implantation bleeding), and this bleeding is very similar to light menstruation or spotting. Although this is completely normal, you should check by consulting your healthcare provider if you experience any bleeding during pregnancy.

You may also start to notice some of the symptoms below early in pregnancy, such as fatigue, nausea, and urinating more frequently than usual.

Common symptoms of pregnancy

Changes in your hormones during the first weeks of pregnancy affect your entire body. While every pregnancy is different, the symptoms that you may experience during the first three months of pregnancy are:

• Breast pain
• Significant changes in mood
• Nausea or vomiting (morning sickness)
• Frequent urination
• Weight gain or loss
• exhaust
• headache
• Acid reflux into the esophagus (heartburn)
• Cramps in the legs
• Pain in the lower back and pelvis
• Craving certain foods
• Urgent aversion to certain foods
• Constipation
• Self-care

Symptoms in early pregnancy may be unobtrusive. In order to reduce them, try implementing these tips after checking with your healthcare provider first. Remember, the decision should always be made based on your preferences and what is available to you.

To treat nausea or vomiting, try ginger, chamomile, vitamin B6, and/or acupuncture.

To treat leg cramps, try taking magnesium or calcium.

To treat constipation, if your health care provider's dietary modifications don't work, try eating bran foods or other fiber supplements.

Healthy eating and regular exercise are important for pregnancy. Continue your daily physical activities for as long as you feel comfortable doing them. The more physical activity you have during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to the changes in your body. Make sure that you and your growing fetus are nourished with nutritious foods, that you are getting sufficient amounts of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, and that you are eating a variety of healthy foods, including vegetables, meat, beans of all kinds, nuts, pasteurized milk, and fruits.

How your fetus grows during the first three months of pregnancy

This period is the most important period for the child’s development. During the first three months of pregnancy, the fetus’s internal organs and body begin to form. This early development of the organs and body includes:

• Brain and spinal cord
• inner ear
• Heart tissue
• genitals
• Nails
• Liver
• Eyelids
• Pancreas
• Kidneys

The cartilage of the hands, feet, and limbs

Muscles for the mouth, eyes, and nose

The fingers and toes are connected by a membrane

During the first three months of pregnancy, your fetus will grow from 0.64 centimeters at the end of the first month (smaller than a grain of rice) to just over 10 centimeters at the end of the 12th week and will weigh about 28 grams.