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Conception

Fertilization occurs when sperm joins with an egg, creating a fertilized egg that begins early development.

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Month 1 of pregnancy: symptoms, embryo development, and what to expect

Month 1 of pregnancy: symptoms, embryo development, and what to expect

How month 1 is counted Pregnancy is usually measured by gestational age, which starts on the first day of the last menstrual period. This convention is useful because the exact day of fertilization is often unknown. In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation and conception occur around week 2 of gestational age, although cycle length […]