Getting Pregnant
Thinking about having a baby? Family planning is a fun and an exciting time for couples. It is the first step of your journey towards parenthood. But family planning is not only about getting pregnant. There’s a lot to learn as well – about the changes your body goes through, about the gestation period, taking care of the fetus and most of all, learning to prepare yourself for the labor.
A woman’s body goes through several changes from the time of conception to the time of the labor. The ending of the periods, tenderness of the breasts, nausea, and fatigue are all early signs of pregnancy. Read everything you need to know about the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy right here . Also learn more about the ultrasound, urine and blood tests that doctors use to diagnose pregnancy in today’s modern practices.
In addition, read our section about the gestation period and know when and how your baby will develop in your stomach. As you familiarize yourself with the gestation calendar, also take a look about our pre-natal care section. Learn why it is necessary to keep in good health before you get pregnant and consult your physician regularly.
If you want to increase your chances of getting pregnant, read the section about female hormone cycles. Learn how to maintain your hormone levels without altering them by unhealthy lifestyles, extreme exercise and drugs.
For women who do not wish to conceive, read our page about birth control pills .
