| Your Baby:
Month 1 - Weeks 3&4*
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Pregnancy test - generally most accurate after your first missed period. |
 Week
3:
The fertilised egg now moves down the fallopian tubes, fluid passes
into the ball of cells, dividing them into two. The inner cells
will form your baby and the outer cells will form the placenta.
Your body, at this stage, is still unaware that it is pregnant.
The implantation begins as the cell ball reaches the wall of the
uterus. In this process the cells actually bury into the uterus
wall, which can sometimes lead to you having spotting. The implanted
cell ball now becomes an embryo.
Week
4:
This is a week of rapid development, and your body now
realises it is pregnant. The amniotic sac and cavity begin to
develop and also the Yoke sac appears (this will later form the
baby's digestive system). The placenta now starts to form where
implantation took place and blood from you will now go into the
placenta. It is usually about day 27 that we start to feel the
morning sickness.
Pregnancy
Articles
5
Absolute Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is probably the most glorious
phenomenon that can ever happen in a woman. It can also be the
most problematic. A woman's body undergoes drastic changes to
accommodate the needs of the developing fetus... read
more
Is
it Safe to Consume Caffeine during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding?
Is caffeine safe during pregnancy? Most experts agree small amounts
of caffeine, which equal to about one to two cups of coffee a
day, appears safe during pregnancy. The safety of larger amounts
is questionable... read
more
Folic
Acid to the Rescue
Nowadays, it's common knowledge that folic acid is essential to
a healthy pregnancy, but do you know why? This vitamin from the
group of B vitamins is actually responsible for avoiding such
problems as spina bifida... read
more
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Pregnancy Product Review
 Blackmores
Morning Sickness Formula
Contains vitamin B6 and ginger to give fast and effective relief
from vomiting and nausea... read
more
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Baby Directory
The books Up the Duff and What to Expect While You're Expecting are both great to read during pregnancy - read our Book Reviews on them or purchase them through our Book Stores Baby Directory on Baby Business.
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Pregnancy Tip
Multivitamins
During Pregnancy
Whilst pregnant it is worth taking a multivitamin designed specifically for pregnant
women as it will help give your baby and you the right balance
of vitamins and nutrients throughout your pregnancy. Talk to your
pharmacist or care provider for more information.
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Pregnancy Discussion Issue
Was your pregnancy planned?
Some couples plan their pregnancy to a tee, others don't even realise they are expecting until 4 or 5 months into the pregnancy.
Did you plan your pregnancy or did you get a surprise?
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From your first to third
weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s head and ‘tail’
(the beginnings of your baby’s spinal cord) are already
visible.**
**Source: www.teenmoms.com
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