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Babies need fresh air and light. Going for a walk outdoors is also stimulating and fun for your child. A healthy baby can go outside every day in any season, as long as the temperature isn’t too hot or cold.

Your body prepares for pregnancy during every menstrual cycle.

The length of a pregnancy is calculated from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period because it’s virtually impossible to know the exact moment of fertilization.

Fertilization occurs when a sperm and an egg meet. For this to happen, the sperm must cross the outer layer of the egg. The egg and the sperm then fuse to form a single cell.

This section covers the development of the fetus and its environment.

Your baby is constantly growing and must go through several stages before he’s ready to live outside the uterus. These stages, or key moments, are outlined below. The number of weeks associated with each stage (based on last menstrual period) is only an approximation and may differ from one…

Amniotic fluid, placenta and umbilical cord...

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Pregnancy is a period of rapid changes in your body. Most of these changes are temporary and will gradually disappear after your baby is born. Some of them are pleasant, while others can cause a certain amount of discomfort.

Along with the physical changes, pregnancy can also trigger emotional, psychological, and social changes. Preparing for motherhood and the arrival of a baby can give rise to numerous questions and cause stress for some women. Take the time you need to adapt to these new realities.