PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, inside the womb of a female. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets.
The excitement has just begun… You have happily discovered that you are pregnant. You are worried about morning sickness and whatever else lies ahead. What tests do you need to do? Once you get pregnant, you are curious to know what is happening inside your womb till the bundle of joy arrives. Taking care of your health is essential to the well being of your growing baby Experiencing discomfort during pregnancy is something all moms-to-be go through. Learn about how to alleviate common pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, cramps and swelling, as well as how to minimize the appearance of stretch marks and varicose veins. Learn about the stages of pregnancy and follow your baby’s development with our very own pregnancy calendar. Medical tests such as a pregnancy ultrasound can help your health care provider monitor your baby’s development, while more specialized pregnancy tests such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can help detect conditions such as Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
The expected date of delivery (EDD) is 40 weeks counting from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP), and birth usually occurs between 37 and 42 weeks. The actual pregnancy duration is typically 38 weeks after conception. Though pregnancy begins at conception, it is more convenient to date from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period, or from the date of conception if known. Starting from one of these dates, the expected date of delivery can be calculated.
The countdown has begun. Well, it is high time that you start preparing yourself for delivery and the new life that is about to enter your world. There are just so many things to do. Will you be able to bear the pain of labour? Would you like to know more about possible methods of pain relief? Are you worried about any complications that may arise during the process of delivery?
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