A normal pregnancy has no major complications for the mother or fetus. The mother will have regular check-ups, a healthy weight, and no signs of disease or discomfort. Testing for birth defects may be done in the third trimester, and delivery should occur within a week of the due date.
A normal pregnancy is typically described as a period of gestation that presents no major obstacles or difficulties for the unborn fetus or the mother’s general health. Conversely, any complications that could put the baby or mother at high risk would mean the pregnancy wasn’t “normal.” During a normal pregnancy, the expectant mother will usually visit her obstetrician on a monthly basis during the first few months. During the last trimester, you may be advised to see your doctor more frequently, which is also typical in a normal pregnancy.
During a normal pregnancy, the expectant mother will have a blood pressure reading that falls within the average range. You will also have a healthy target weight. As the fetus develops in the womb, the mother will expect to gain weight as a result. In a normal pregnancy, the mother will show no signs of spotting, severe cramping during pregnancy, or vaginal discharge that warrants suspicion.
In pregnancy, the woman will have an average body temperature without large fluctuations. Other than the typical minor discomfort, there will be no major signs of physical discomfort or negative signs. During the stages of pregnancy, you may have periodic laboratory work, such as urine tests and blood tests. If the mother and unborn child are in good health and the pregnancy is normal, blood and urine samples will show no signs of disease or problematic conditions.
To ensure a healthy pregnancy, your obstetrician will want to rule out the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis. Normal pregnancy will not have the presence of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The mother will have no iron deficiencies or signs of anemia. Usually you will be tested for the function of your thyroid gland. Functioning should be at its peak for pregnancy to be considered “normal”.
Around the third trimester, it is common to test the unborn baby for birth defects and conditions. These procedures are typically performed on an optional basis at the request of the mother. If she is at risk of having a baby with Down syndrome, for example due to the mother’s age, she may want to be tested.
If the due date passes and the delivery is considerably late, this would not represent a normal pregnancy. This is because, as the baby continues to grow in weight and size, the placenta may shrink and be unable to support the fetus. Therefore, if the pregnancy is considered healthy and normal, the baby will be delivered no later than several days to one week after the due date.
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