CMV infection during pregnancy and impact on fetal health

 What is the first trimester of pregnancy?

Pregnancy lasts for approximately 40 weeks. The weeks are divided into three groups. The first trimester is the period between fertilization of the egg by sperm (conception) and the end of the twelfth week of pregnancy. In normal pregnancies, it is not always easy to confirm the exact date of conception. In most cases, the mother may not be aware that she is actually pregnant until five or six weeks into the first trimester of pregnancy

Changes that occur to the mother during the first trimester of pregnancy

In the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's body goes through many changes. The body releases hormones that affect almost every organ in the body. The absence of the menstrual cycle is the most prominent sign of pregnancy. As the first few weeks go by, some women experience:
Fatigue and tiredness.
Frequent desire to sleep.
Lower back pain and stomach disorders.
Vomiting.
Mood Swings.
Breast swelling and increased nipple sensitivity.
heartburn.
overweight.
Headache.
Cravings for certain foods.
Disgust of certain foods.
Disgust with certain perfumes or smells.
Constipation.

Tips for pregnant women in the first three months

There is a lot of advice given to pregnant women, especially during the first three months, the most important of which is:

  Arranging an appointment to visit a doctor: A woman must arrange an appointment to visit a doctor as soon as she learns of the pregnancy. The date of this visit is between the eighth week and the twelfth week of pregnancy, and this visit may take some time; It provides clear information about the pregnant woman’s health, her husband’s health, and the family’s medical history