Pregnancy begins when the male’s sperm fertilizes or joins with the female’s ovum (egg).

The average duration of pregnancy is 38-42 weeks and is divided into 3 trimesters: 1 day - 12 weeks; 13 - 26 weeks; and 26 weeks - birth.

You might be pregnant if:

• You have missed one or more menstrual periods
• Your breasts are swollen and/or tender
• You are nauseated or have had a change in appetite
• You are tired or dizzy
• You have to urinate more often
• You have recently gained or lost weight

Important Facts You Need to Know:
Before you make any decisions , you need to determine if you really are pregnant.

• 20% of positive pregnancy tests are not viable intrauterine pregnancies. In fact, many women have had abortions when they weren’t actually pregnant at the time.

• A urine pregnancy test detects elevated HCG, a hormone which increases rapidly in early pregnancy. These levels decline slowly after the demise of a fetus and can still be detected several weeks after fetal death, resulting in a positive test result.

• A pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic) can cause elevated HCG levels, which result in a positive test. In addition, you should obtain medical treatment immediately upon discovery of an ectopic pregnancy!

• An ultrasound exam is the only 100% accurate way to determine pregnancy.

The First Nine Months - Focus on the Family

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Not in the Candandaigua New York area? To find a center in your area, visit www.pregnancycenters.org