MY CHANGING BODY
Pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period which is about two weeks earlier than when conception likely occurred.
Generally, two weeks before your next expected menstrual period, ovulation takes place. This is when an egg is released from the ovary. If a sperm and egg come together, conception, or fertilization takes place. At the moment of conception, all 46 chromosomes are present for the complete genetic make-up of your baby.
Some common pregnancy symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, appetite change, tender breasts, and frequent urination.
Some healthy changes for you and baby may include eliminating drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine from your daily living. Be sure to begin prenatal care early in the pregnancy and take prenatal vitamins every day.
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Pictures of the Growing Baby
Click on an image below to see the baby's age "in utero" and for a slideshow.
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