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A Simple Guide To Pregnancy - For Guys  by: Baby-Parenting So – you're an expecting couple, aye? There are many books and guides out there on pregnancy, but most of them are targeted at the woman. This article is a very basic guide to pregnancy, targeted at men, so you can support your wife / girlfriend through the process and be involved in the pregnancy. The pregnancy is divided up into three periods of about three months each. They are called the first trimester, second trimester, and third trimester. Here is what you can expect in each trimester. The first trimester is the first 14 weeks. During the first trimester, your baby will grow from a microscopic size to the size of a small melon. By then end of the first trimester, the baby will have defined facial features and you will be able to determine the sex of the baby with an ultrasound. During the first trimester, the mother may begin experiencing morning sickness, and or unstable emotions. Be loving, supportive, and communicate as well as you can with your wife / girlfriend. The second trimester is the 14th to 28th weeks of the pregnancy. During the second trimester, the mother will generally have much less morning sickness and nausea. The baby will be growing rapidly – weighing in at about two pounds by the 28th week. The third trimester is from week 28 to birth. During the third trimester, the baby is nearly completely formed, and can live with specialized care, should it be born early. The mother will likely have various physical discomforts due to the growing baby, such as backaches, trouble sleeping, heartburn, etc. As throughout the rest of the pregnancy, communication, support, and love are very important. As the baby's due date nears, you'll have many decisions to make with your wife / girlfriend, with help from your doctor. Of course, you'll want to pick out name(s) too! About The Author Baby-Parenting Check out our resources on Baby Parenting & pregnancy, Baby Names, Due Date Calculator on http://www.baby-parenting.com This article was posted on August 21, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Parenting" Category: Work at Home Moms: The Importance of Priority and Time Management by Audrey Lynn Choosing The Right Adoption Agency by Eric Morgan From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School by Barbara Freedman-De Vito Bird Flu Blues – Helping Kids Cope With Bad News by Ron Kernahan Picky Eater Coping Needs To Be a Family Affair by Jason Katzenback Immunizations by Sarah Veda Cyberbullying : The Wild, Wild Web by Chris Lakatos Wong Teen & Parent Chat: 6 Ways To Communicate Clearly With Your Teen by Christine McGogy Are You Raising Bratty Kids? by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Diaper Debate – Cloth or Disposables by Anastasia Phocas << Back to "Parenting" Index

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