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 Breast swelling, size changes, or tenderness.

 Increased (frequent) urination.

 Mood swings and emotional changes.

 Difficulties sleeping.

 Itching.

 Changes in digestion.

Requirements of an expectant mother (pregnant mother)

1. Have good diet (balanced diet) for proper growth of the ba-

by.

2. Should avoid taking drugs like tobacco and alcohol.

3. Should visit antenatal clinic for medical check-up and ad-
vice.

4. Should rake vaccine against tetanus.

Birth and Labour

After nine months of pregnancy, the mother will go into labour
and produce a child. This is called giving birth or parturition

(child birth).

Labour refers to the effort of child birth shown.

What makes a baby after birth cry?

It is due to sudden change in temperature (environment

change). Crying helps to start the normal functioning of the

lungs i.e. breathing starts at birth.