Dr Sumina Reddy is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist in Hyderabad. Her clinical interests include reproductive medicine, minimally invasive gynecology, pregnancy care, menopause and urogynecology. She completed her MBBS at Osmania Medical College and postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Gandhi Medical College.
Dr Sumina Reddy then went on to complete advanced training in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery and Reproductive Medicine. She believes in the comprehensive woman care that helps women navigate through various stages of life from adolescence through pregnancy, midlife and menopause with care, compassion and competence.
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. It Is Divided Into Three Trimesters
During the first trimester, the body undergoes many hormonal changes that affect almost every organ system in your body. The growth of the uterus begins to support the growth of the placenta and the fetus. These changes can prompt symptoms as early as in the very first weeks of pregnancy.
Severe tiredness Morning sickness Craving for certain foods Emotional instability Constipation The frequent tendency for urination Headache Heartburn Weight gain or lossMost expectant women find the second trimester of pregnancy to be less difficult than the first trimester. The commonly observed symptoms like nausea and fatigue decrease but other more noticeable changes include.
Body aches in the back abdominal, groin, or thigh region
A streak on the skin extending from belly button to pubic hairline
Patch of dark skin frequently seen over the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip
Numbness or tingling hands called carpal tunnel syndrome
Itching on the abdomen, palms, and soles of the feet (can be signs of a serious liver problem)
Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face. (could be a sign of preeclampsia)
The third trimester lasts from the 28th week to the birth of the newborn. Some of the similar discomforts observed in the second trimester persist in the third trimester additionally pregnant women notice breathing difficulties. Some of the commonly observed changes include.
Shortness of breath
Heartburn
Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face (could be a sign of preeclampsia)
Haemorrhoids
Difficulty sleeping
Travel restrictions take effect during the third trimester. It is advisable to stay in relatively close proximity to the doctor or midwife.
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