Teen Pregnancy
Many teens girls become pregnant at a very young age. Its very unfortunate, because you should have a chance to grow up first before they become pregnant. Go to university, get a good job, a house, and then think about having children. When you are young, you are supposed be focused on school, going out and having fun with your friends, spending time with your family. Not on having a child. Because when you have a child, all of those things don't happen any more. But if you are one of the girls who are pregnant and need some help on what to do, you have came to a good place. Here I will tell you everything. Don't worry :)
How did I become pregnant?
Well when you were engaged in sexual intercourse, a sperm from the males testicles came out of the penis, into your vagina and met an egg. Out of millions of eggs, the sperm will only pick one of the eggs. Once it picks an egg, an embryo begins.
What happens next?
It will take 9 months for the baby to fully develop. At the three weeks stage, the baby is the size of a pea. At the four weeks stage. the eyes, ears, and mouth start to develop. At the two month stage, the baby is the size of a kidney bean and has slightly webbed fingers, and is constantly moving. At three months the baby is 3 inches long. At four months the baby is about five inches long and a skeleton is developing. At five months , eyebrows and eyelids are now in place. At six months the baby weighs about a pound and a half, and wrinkled. at seven months the baby weighs about 3 pounds and is more than 15 inches long. She can open and close her eyes and follow a light. At eight months the baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds. His layers of fat are filling him out, making him rounder, and his lungs are well developed. At nine months, the average baby is more than 19 inches long and weighs nearly 7 pounds now, but babies vary widely in size at this stage. It is ready to be born.
Before the baby is born, it flips itself inside so its head is facing towards the opening of the mother. After this process happens the water soon breaks and a little blood is shed, then shortly after that the baby is born.
Before the baby is born, it flips itself inside so its head is facing towards the opening of the mother. After this process happens the water soon breaks and a little blood is shed, then shortly after that the baby is born.
Diet
It’s important to eat well-balanced meals and take prenatal vitamins during your pregnancy so that your developing baby can get all the essential nutrients it needs to grow strong. You should consume about 300 additional calories a day during this time. Many women wonder which foods are safe and which foods could potentially be harmful to their baby. Here is a helpful list of some common foods to avoid while pregnant:
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood (say goodbye to sushi) or undercooked beef and chicken should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with bacteria, toxoplasmosis and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with harmful bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. If you are craving a turkey sandwich, turkey off the bird is perfectly safe or you can thoroughly reheat deli meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Fish with Mercury: Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. Steer clear from shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury. Canned, chunk light tuna has a low amount of mercury, but still should only be eaten in moderation.
Soft Cheeses: Avoid soft cheeses such as blue cheese, feta, brie, camembert and Mexican-style cheese. These cheeses are usually unpasteurized and may harbor Listeria as well. Hard cheese, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt are ok to eat.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, and homemade ice cream may be made with raw eggs, so take caution.
Alcohol: You should stop drinking alcohol as soon as you find out you are pregnant. Prenatal exposure to alcohol has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects and low birth weight babies.
Caffeine: Caffeine intake in moderation is ok, but you should avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the chance of a miscarriage. Caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Make sure to drink plenty of water, juice and milk instead.
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood (say goodbye to sushi) or undercooked beef and chicken should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with bacteria, toxoplasmosis and salmonella.
Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with harmful bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. If you are craving a turkey sandwich, turkey off the bird is perfectly safe or you can thoroughly reheat deli meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Fish with Mercury: Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. Steer clear from shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because they contain high levels of mercury. Canned, chunk light tuna has a low amount of mercury, but still should only be eaten in moderation.
Soft Cheeses: Avoid soft cheeses such as blue cheese, feta, brie, camembert and Mexican-style cheese. These cheeses are usually unpasteurized and may harbor Listeria as well. Hard cheese, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt are ok to eat.
Raw Eggs: Raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, and homemade ice cream may be made with raw eggs, so take caution.
Alcohol: You should stop drinking alcohol as soon as you find out you are pregnant. Prenatal exposure to alcohol has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects and low birth weight babies.
Caffeine: Caffeine intake in moderation is ok, but you should avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the chance of a miscarriage. Caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Make sure to drink plenty of water, juice and milk instead.