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Some Interesting Pregnancy Facts

Did you know these interesting facts about pregnancy?

How Does the Embryo Develop Inside the Womb?

The baby starts as a fusion of the sperm from the father and ovum from the mother. After settling in the womb by the 8th week, the baby’s organs start appearing, by 14 weeks the fetus is a miniature human being. Just for your information, the human being grows faster in the womb than at any other time in his life.

What Sex is the Baby Going To Be?

The sex of the baby is decided at the moment of conception by the man’s sperm.

How is a Baby Conceived?

When the male sperm fertilizes the female egg, a baby is conceived. The eggs produced by the ovaries, ripen, usually one a month, under the influence of hormones produced by the pituitary gland. When the egg is released, it passes into the end of one of the fallopian tubes. During sexual intercourse, a man will deposit millions of sperm at the upper end of the vagina, only some will reach near the ovary. If sexual intercourse happens at the right time, then the egg and the sperm will be fertilized, allowing fusion of the fathers and mothers genetic material.

When Will the Baby Be Born?

The baby is normally born about 40 weeks (280days) form the first day of the last normal period.

Those were some interesting pregnancy facts. You can also read good books and magazines or visit some interesting websites for more information about pregnancy.