Gynecology and Obstetrics

Pregnancy and Child Birth

Pregnancy, also known as gravidity or gestation, is the period in a woman's life when at least one child develops within her. A multiple pregnancy, for example, means that you have more than one child. Pregnancy can result from Assisted Reproductive Technology or from sexual activity. This equates to slightly more than nine lunar months, with each month lasting approximately 2912 days. A child is born approximately 40 weeks after the previous menstrual cycle (LMP). An embryo is a growing posterity for the first two months after conception; after that, the term foetus is used until delivery. Early pregnancy symptoms include missed periods, tender bosoms, vomiting, hunger, and frequent urination.