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Follicular Phase
Follicles develop in the ovaries; estrogen levels rise.
Ovulation
Release of a mature egg triggered by an LH surge.
Luteal Phase
Corpus luteum forms and secretes progesterone; the endometrium thickens.
Conception
Conception typically happens in the fallopian tubes.
Fertile Window
The fertile window refers to the 5-6 days leading up to and including ovulation when conception is most likely.
Estrogen
Produced in ovaries, regulates the menstrual cycle.
Progesterone
Produced by the corpus luteum, maintains the uterine lining for pregnancy.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Produced by the pituitary gland, triggers ovulation.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Stimulates follicle growth in ovaries.
Preconception Planning
Preconception planning involves preparing for pregnancy by addressing health, lifestyle, and medical considerations beforehand.
Barrier Methods
Prevent STIs but require consistent use.
Hormonal Methods
Highly effective but may have side effects.
Common Physical Signs of Pregnancy
Missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue.
Due Date Calculation
Use the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) and add 280 days (40 weeks).
20-week Prenatal Check-up Tests
An ultrasound to check fetal anatomy, growth, and development.
Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
Folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Stages of Labor
First Stage: Dilation and effacement of the cervix. Second Stage: Delivery of the baby. Third Stage: Delivery of the placenta. Fourth Stage: Recovery and monitoring postpartum.
Signs of Labor
Regular contractions, rupture of membranes (water breaking), and cervical dilation.
Inducing Labor Technique
Administering synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) to stimulate contractions.
Perinatal Mental Health Disorder Prevalence
Approximately 15-20%.
Perinatal Period
The time from conception through one year postpartum.
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Conditions where the pelvic floor muscles weaken, leading to issues like incontinence or prolapse.
Common Changes in Postpartum Body
Hormonal shifts, uterine shrinkage, and changes in breast tissue.
