📅 Month-by-Month Pregnancy Care Guide: Month 1 to Delivery
Complete medical breakdown for each gestational month: fetal organ development milestones, maternal anatomical changes, essential dos and strict don’ts, recommended clinical tests, and childbirth preparations.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Tetanus Toxoid vaccination
Monthly Overview: Critical screening for gestational diabetes mellitus and maternal immunization.
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Fetal Milestones & Development
Lungs begin producing surfactant, which will help air sacs inflate after birth. Baby opens eyes, hiccups, and responds to loud noises. Size of an ear of corn (30 cm).
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Nutrition & Dietary Guidelines
Oatmeal, whole wheat bread, green leafy vegetables, chia seeds, guava, and apples.
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Essential Dos & Best Practices
Undergo 75g OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) between 24-28 weeks. Receive 1st dose of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine. Elevate feet on a stool while sitting to reduce swelling. Eat fiber-rich food to prevent constipation.
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Strict Don’ts & Prohibitions
Do not sit with legs dangling or crossed for hours. Avoid raw salt on food and reduce refined sugary treats.
