Conception Achieved (Pregnancy)
The process of conception starts in the female reproductive organs. An egg is released into the fallopian tubes once a month to await fertilization. If a sperm reaches the egg and penetrates it, it is fertilized. Conception takes place during ovulation. This happens 2 weeks after the last day of your last menstrual cycle. If eggs are not fertilized, they are released through menstruation and process repeats next month.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or above, you are obese. You should steadily gain 2 pounds in the first trimester, 8 in the second trimester and 5 in the third, for a total of 11-20 pounds gained. Full Answer
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- Q Why are urine tests done at prenatal visits?
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A urine test is sometimes a routine part of every prenatal visit, so you should drink a lot of water before your visit. These tests provide information about glucose (sugar) and protein levels. A high glucose level may indicate gestational diabetes, a... Full Answer
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- Q What happens at prenatal visits?
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After the initial appointment, prenatal visits will be relatively brief, and will most likely include the following: Urine sample to check for glucose (sugar) and protein Blood pressure measurement to gauge whether your levels are normal... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do after I find out I'm pregnant?
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After you've missed a menstrual period and confirmed your pregnancy with a home pregnancy test, make an appointment with your health care professional.Meeting with a health care professional early on (even before you get pregnant if you are planning to... Full Answer
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- Q What happens after fertilization?
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Fertilization results in the creation of a zygote. The zygote begins the process of cleavage or cellular replication, resulting in a morula or ball of cells. At 3 days post-conception a solid ball of 16 cells is present. This blastomere begins to... Full Answer
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- Q How do I know I am pregnant?
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Paula Greer, Midwifery NursingMost women don't suspect they are pregnant until at least they miss the first period, although this is not always the case. Some women are very in tune with their bodies and suspect right away. You may be pregnant if you are feeling queasy, nauseated or... Full Answer
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- Q How is pregnancy diagnosed?
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Home pregnancy tests, which test for the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine, are often used to diagnose pregnancy. These tests are accurate 97 percent of the time. Sometimes a negative result is caused by performing these home tests too... Full Answer
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- Q How much will I gain throughout the whole pregnancy?
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You will probably gain between 25 to 30 pounds by the end of your pregnancy. This can vary, though, depending on the weight of the baby, the extra fat stores that you gain during pregnancy, how much fluid you retain, and several other factors. Your... Full Answer
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- Q How much weight must I gain per trimester if I'm normal weight?
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- Q How does the mother's body know not to reject the fetus?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThe human body is designed to retaliate when a foreign matter invades it; that rebellion can come in the form of fevers, vomit, diarrhea, and the like, as your body finds ways to expel the bacteria, virus, or spoiled scallop. Yet in pregnancy, the... Full Answer
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