Pregnancy is the period during which a fertilized egg implants, develops into an embryo, and later into a fetus inside the uterus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A healthy pregnancy often begins before conception through preconception health planning and medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a moment to learn what you can do now to make sure any future pregnancies are planned and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy refers to a time when you have a fetus (or more than one) developing in your uterus. It most often happens after sexual intercourse, but it can also happen through assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n An at-home pregnancy test is the most common way to confirm pregnancy, but you can also confirm you’re pregnant with a blood test. Some of the first signs of pregnancy include a missed period, nausea and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most pregnancies end in a live birth, either through vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery (C-section). Some pregnancies may end in miscarriage, induced abortion, or stillbirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg, initiating a complex biological process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ovaries are home to eggs. Your ovary releases an egg every menstrual cycle. The egg waits for sperm as it gently passes through your fallopian tube. Ovulation refers to the release of an egg from the ovary; the egg typically survives for about 12 to 24 hours after release. A sperm and an egg must come into contact in order for a pregnancy to occur (conception). Fertilization is the process by which the sperm fertilizes the egg. As the fertilized egg passes through your fallopian tube, it divides into an increasing number of cells, creating a group of cells known as a blastocyst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fertilized egg typically reaches the uterus about three to four days after fertilization. The blastocyst can then implant into the lining of the uterus in a process known as implantation, after which it develops into an embryo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg (a process called fertilization), resulting in conception. The sperm fertilizes the egg in a process called fertilization. The fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube toward the uterus, dividing repeatedly and eventually forming a structure called a blastocyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After about three to four days, the developing embryo reaches the uterus. At this point, the blastocyst can implant into your uterus (a step called implantation), where it’s now an embryo. The placenta begins developing shortly after implantation and supports the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste between mother and fetus. The embryo changes once more to become a fetus, which is the term your provider may use until your baby’s birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following implantation, the placenta starts to develop.The embryo is termed a fetus beginning around the ninth week of pregnancy and remains so until birth. Your body releases pregnancy hormones to stop you from having your period after implantation. Fetal development is also aided by these same substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Pregnancy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Causes Pregnancy<\/strong><\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Testicles are the source of sperm. Millions of sperm are released from a man’s penis during ejaculation. Sperm passes through your vagina and up to your fallopian tubes during sexual activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n