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Do you think that you might be pregnant? Facing an unplanned pregnancy is not easy.
Our nurses will help you with your concerns it's all confidential Toll Free 1-888-237-6530 or info@firstchoiceclinic.com
Am I Really Pregnant?
During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes. Some common symptoms
of early pregnancy include a missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, frequent
urination, tiredness, and mood swings.
Most pregnancy tests are very reliable. However, to confirm that you are pregnant,
a visit to an appropriate health care provider is necessary. FirstChoice Clinic can
provide this service free of charge.
A limited ultrasound may be necessary to confirm the status of your pregnancy. An
ultrasound provides important information whether you are considering abortion or
continuing your pregnancy.
You have choices! You need information to make your decision. Make sure that your
decision is an informed one. You have time take this opportunity to get information
to help you make a decision you can live with contact FirstChoice Clinic Toll Free 1-888-237-6530 or info@firstchoiceclinic.com
Understanding Your Pregnancy
The following definitions and fetal development photos will help you understand
more about your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Definitions
- Cervix: The bottom opening to the uterus.
- Embryo: Human life at an early development stage with its own unique DNA.
- Conception: The point at which a male sperm and the female egg join and a new human embryo begins; also called fertilization.
- Fetus: A developing unborn baby with an observable human structure.
- Full Term Pregnancy: The stage at about 40 weeks after last menstrual period or 38 weeks after conception when the unborn baby is ready for birth.
- Last Menstrual Period (LMP): The date when a woman started her last menstrual period before conception. This is the point in time from which the pregnancy and the age of the unborn baby are measured.
- Trimester: An interval of three months used to measure three successive stages of pregnancy; first trimester, second trimester, and third trimester.
- Uterus: The muscular female organ that contains the developing unborn baby.
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Fetal Development
Day 1:
When conception (fertilization) occurs,
the baby's features, including sex, hair
and eye color, have already been determined.
9 Weeks LMP:
7 weeks after conception
At this age, the baby's heart has been
beating for one month and fingers and
toes are developed.
10 Weeks LMP:
8 weeks after conception
At 10 weeks, the baby hiccups and reacts
to loud noises.
16 Weeks LMP:
14 weeks after conception
At 16 weeks, the baby's gender can be
determined by ultrasound.
22 Weeks LMP:
20 weeks after conception
At this age, the baby's eyelashes can
be seen and the lungs are developing.
Pregnancy Week by Week Newsletter
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you receive a new newsletter that tracks your pregnancy and is filled with tips and
information on changes in your body, your developing baby and tips for a healthy pregnancy.
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