From the moment of conception your body begins to change. Even if you are not sure what to do in your situation, it is important for you to be well-informed about pregnancy, your body and fetal development, not only for your own health, but also to help you make an educated decision.
Cervix: the bottom opening to the uterus
Embryo: Human Life at its earliest developmental stage.
Fertilization: Joining of the male sperm and the female egg to form a human embryo.
Fetus: A developing unborn baby with an observable human structure.
Full Term Pregnancy: The stage at about 40 weeks after the last menstrual period or 38 weeks after fertilization when the unborn baby is ready for birth
Last Menstrual Period (LMP): The date when a woman started her last menstrual period, before fertilization. This is the point in time from which the pregnancy and the age of the unborn baby are measured.
Trimester: An interval of three months used to measure three successive stages of pregnancy-first trimester, second trimester, and third trimester.
Uterus: The muscular female organ that contain the developing unborn baby.
Ectopic Pregnancy: is a complication of pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and abdomen.
Your body will go through many changes, and it can be hard for a woman to see her body change. The more you understand what your body is doing for your baby, the easier this change will be fore you emotionally. Some other things you can do to help you as your body changes are exercise, eat healthy, and take the time to pamper yourself! You’re worth it!
There are certain things that as a pregnant woman you are going to want to stay away from. Talk with your doctor for more information.
A good diet is key to a healthy pregnancy. A good diet can help with:
Talk with your doctor for more information about specific nutrients you and your baby need.
