Your baby is about to take up temporary residence in your uterus. What is still just a little cluster of cells now burrows into the lining of the uterine wall and then divides in half. One half becomes the placenta and the other the baby. At the same time, different germ layers form. These are the building blocks for the central nervous and skeletal systems.
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You may experience some spotting (or slight bleeding) for 1 or 2 days around the time that the tiny cluster of cells implants in the lining of your uterus. This lining then becomes thicker and your cervix is sealed by a plug of mucus. Oh, a woman’s body sure works in mysterious (and gross-sounding) ways!
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.
