Question

A woman has conceived and implantation has occurred within her uterus; Discuss the sequence of changes up to the parturition which will take place within her body under the influence of various hormones.

Answer 1

Changes during pregnancy:

• Dramatic increases in estrogen and progesterone
  
• Prolactin, renin, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and human placental lactogen also secretes.
  
• Weight gain, fluid retention, and physical activity
  
• Women experience vision changes during pregnancy, characterized by increased nearsightedness.
  
• Taste and smell changes
  
• Women may develop stretch marks on the breasts, particularly if they undergo rapid growth. Many women will also notice an increase in the size of the nipple and areola.
  
• The tissue of the cervix thickens and becomes firm and glandular
  
• Stretch marks
  
• Dizziness and fainting
  
• Constipation ... etc.