Doctors explain the changes experienced by pregnant women

  Obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr. Muhammad Fadli, SpOG, said that a woman who is pregnant for the first time should understand the changes that occur to her, especially during the early stages of pregnancy, or the first trimester.

When contacted by ANTARA from Jakarta on Wednesday, Dr. Fadli, who practices at Pondok Indah Hospital in Jakarta, said that pregnant women experience significant hormonal changes that can cause discomfort.

"The first trimester is indeed a little uncomfortable, in fact, it's the most uncomfortable of the three trimesters. This is because there are many high hormonal changes. Changes in the body certainly vary from one individual to another, one of which is mood swings ," he said.

Therefore, he also advised husbands or partners to understand the various changes their wives are experiencing. "So, it's not just the wife who needs to be patient with the changes in her body; the husband needs to be patient too," he said.