There is an ever-expanding array of breastfeeding accessories on the market—from breast pumps, nursing bras, and pillows to nursing pads and more. None of them are essential, and some can even interfere with breastfeeding.
This section is intended to help you recognize the start of labor and know when to go to the hospital or birthing centre. It gives information on support, pain management, stages of labor and possible interventions. It also describes the first moments with your baby.
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…
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