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Of all the life-changing events we experience, pregnancy is certainly one of the most remarkable. Pregnancy sets in motion a whole series of biological changes to prepare you to bring a new life—your baby—into the world. It is a gratifying and uniquely human experience full of excitement and promise.

Recognizing the start of labour, When should I go to the hospital or birthing centre?, Continuous support during childbirth, Understanding and managing pain

This section covers everything related to pregnancy, fertilization, fetal development, nutrition during pregnancy, health care, preparation for breastfeeding, preparation for childbirth, etc.

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.