Pregnancy is the term used to describe the period in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus. Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or just over 9 months, as measured from the last menstrual period to delivery.

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Pregnancy is the term used to describe the period in which a fetus
develops inside a woman's womb or uterus. Pregnancy usually
lasts about 40 weeks, or just over 9 months, as measured from the
last menstrual period to delivery.
Health care providers refer to three segments of pregnancy, called
trimesters.

2. Types of pregnancy:
 First Trimester
 Second Trimester
 Third Trimester
The First Trimester = 0 to 13 weeks
The Second Trimester = 14 to 26 weeks
The Third Trimester = 27 to 40 weeks
What causes Pregnancy?
For pregnancy to happen, sperm must meet up with an egg.
Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilized egg implants in the
lining of the uterus.
It takes up to 2-3 weeks after sex for pregnancy to happen.
Symptoms:
 Missed period.
 Tender, swollen breasts.
 Nausea with or without vomiting.
 Increased urination.
 Fatigue.
How do you know that you're pregnant?
Pregnancy tests work by detecting a certain level of human
chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in your pee.
You can take a pregnancy test as soon as you've missed your
period.
However, it's best to wait at least one week after you've missed
your period to get the most accurate results.
Fact:

3. Pregnancy without sperm is impossible.
Without intercourse, you can get pregnant with the help of different
fertility treatments and procedures
These include:
 IVF
 IUI
IVF:
In Vitro Fertilization
It is a process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm
in vitro.
The process involves monitoring and stimulating a woman's
ovulatory process, removing an ovum or ova from her ovaries, and
letting sperm fertilize them in a culture medium in a laboratory.
IUI:
Intrauterine insemination
It is a type of artificial insemination
It is a procedure for treating infertility.
Sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly
in your uterus around the time your ovary releases one or more
eggs to be fertilized.
Also, at-home insemination can be done
HEALTHY PREGNANCY TIPS:
 Take a prenatal vitamin.
 Exercise regularly.
 Write a birth plan.
 Educate yourself.

4.  Change your chores (avoid harsh or toxic cleaners, heavy lifting)
 Track your weight gain (normal weight gain is 25-35 pounds)
 Get comfortable shoes.
 Eat folate-rich foods (lentils, asparagus, oranges, fortified cereals)
 Get early prenatal care.
 Maintain a healthy diet.
 Take prenatal vitamins.
 Exercise regularly.
 Listen to your body.
 Eliminate alcohol and limit caffeine.
 Limit your exposure.
 Visit your dentist.
To be pregnant is to be vitally alive,
thoroughly woman, and distressingly
inhabited." - Anne Christian Buchanan.
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