Within a few hours of fertilization the combined sperm and
egg (called a zygote) begin a process of rapid cell division and
is floating freely down your fallopian tube.
Your Baby
Your baby is still just a twinkle in your eye. Doctors actually begin counting the 40 weeks of pregnancy from the first day of your last period.
You
Feeling bloated, crampy? Your body is doling out the usual monthly symptoms, as your uterus sheds its lining, and you get your period.
Now’s a good time to prep your body for pregnancy. (In other words, it’s time for the party girl to put on a new hat.) Schedule an appointment with your doctor, get a prescription for prenatal vitamins, and start eating a healthy diet rich in folic acid, calcium, manganese, and zinc.
Here are some tools you'll need as you go through pregnancy. Use the baby name finder to help you choose a great name. Want to know when to expect your newborn baby? Use the due date calendar to determine your new child's birthday. Read articles on your baby's development in the womb, birth methods, exercise during pregnancy and proper nutrition.
