What is an early pregnancy in the uterus?

Currently, thanks to advances in science and technology in medicine, it is possible to detect the image of a gestational sac early in the uterus from the first weeks of pregnancy. Early detection helps pregnant women manage their pregnancy better and limit many harmful factors to the fetus at an early stage.

After conception occurs in the fallopian tube, the embryo begins the process of division and moves to the uterine cavity to implant in the uterine cavity. This migration period takes 3 to 4 days after conception. It then takes about 2 days for the fertilized embryo to find a fixed position in the uterine cavity under the lining of the uterus, and then continues to divide to form many different cells, forming a blastocyst with many cells. cells and this period corresponds to about 3-4 weeks of pregnancy. The picture of this blastocyst is an early sign of pregnancy.
Premature pregnancy in the uterus is a picture of a newly formed gestational sac, the structure of the fetus is unknown, the gestational age is unknown and is usually less than 4 weeks old. Early pregnancy in the uterus can be detected under ultrasound, previously with abdominal ultrasound technique, it was difficult to detect early gestational sac. However, today, thanks to transvaginal ultrasound technology with higher image resolution, early pregnancy is often detected.
With the image of the early gestational sac, combined with the manifestations of the pregnancy process and most definitely, the beta HCG test in the blood, the woman has determined that she is pregnant. However, because early gestational sac images are not clearly visible, it cannot be distinguished from false gestational sacs, and ectopic pregnancy cannot be ruled out. Therefore, when women are identified as having a gestational sac early, in addition to paying attention to their lifestyle and eating habits to protect the fetus, they still need to watch for signs of an ectopic pregnancy such as abdominal pain. , abnormal black vaginal bleeding...

When pregnant, the mother can feel a number of changes in the body including:
Change in food taste: There are many mothers who like to eat strange foods and feel cravings can eat one type of food continuously. that food without getting bored. But at the same time when you smell or eat another food, you may feel nausea or vomiting. Delayed menstruation: For those who have regular menstrual periods, there are signs of menstruation not coming on the right day. Pain in the lower abdomen, feeling more tired, back pain. Tight breasts: Under the influence of hormones, when pregnant women often find the chest area painful and tight, uncomfortable, may see an increase in size. A pregnancy test with a stick can get up to two lines. When there are suspicious signs, pregnant women in the early stages can do some laboratory tests to determine:
Ultrasound of the uterus and appendages: Signs on ultrasound can be seen in the fetus Early pregnancy is seeing the uterus increase in size than usual, the uterine lining is thick, and the early pregnancy sac can be seen in the uterine cavity. What is an early intrauterine gestational sac? It is an internal structure of the uterus with an empty ECHO, i.e. a negative empty sac, the internal structure is unknown and the size is usually very small, only a few millimeters, and in some cases of fraternal twins, twin images can also be seen. gestational sac. Often early gestational sacs are detected through transvaginal ultrasound. Beta HCG test: This is a hormone that increases during pregnancy, the test not only helps to confirm pregnancy, but also helps monitor and manage pregnancy more effectively.

Detecting pregnancy at an early stage brings a lot of benefits, because during pregnancy a woman's body changes resistance, fatigue with pregnancy symptoms. So if they don't know, they often take some drugs on their own, and these drugs can inadvertently harm the unborn baby. Therefore, when detecting an early pregnancy in the uterus or intending to become pregnant or having symptoms of pregnancy, it is important to note:
During this period should not use any medicine to treat the disease. Including common over-the-counter medicines such as pain relievers and fever reducers. However, you can use drugs to help the development of the fetus to be healthy under the guidance of a specialist. At this stage, the fetus is not stable, so stop playing sports, including walking, so you should limit walking a lot. Do not travel, go far and avoid intercourse. Avoid certain foods that are not beneficial for the fetus, such as spinach, celery, laksa leaves and papaya, bamboo shoots, and avoid drinking beer, wine, and coffee. Have a nutritious diet, eat small meals to avoid discomfort. Avoid smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke: Smoking in pregnant women or always in contact with someone who is smoking, is found to increase the rate of miscarriage by about 3.6 times compared to those who do not continue to smoke. cigarette smoke. Should let the spirit be relaxed, avoid worries and stress affecting the health of mother and child. Pregnant women can listen to music, meditate and rest properly. In addition, the attention, encouragement and care of loved ones is also very important to help pregnant women adapt to the early stages with many changes. Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is an important thing to keep the body healthy, especially for pregnant women, who need more sleep than usual. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange a reasonable sleep time. After the ultrasound shows the early gestational sac, it is still advisable to go for a antenatal check-up after 5-7 days, at this time the fetus has developed and can see a part of the internal structure, which can determine the gestational age. In addition, this ultrasound landmark is also very important to accurately determine that it is a gestational sac and not a false gestational sac so that an ectopic pregnancy can be ruled out. Hopefully through the article you have learned what an early pregnancy is and the notes when detecting an early pregnancy in the uterus, helping the baby to develop the best.