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Chapter 257. Normal Pregnancy
Topics: Introduction | Detecting and Dating a Pregnancy | Stages of Development | Physical Changes in a Pregnant Woman | Medical Care During Pregnancy | Self-Care During Pregnancy
 
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Introduction

Pregnancy begins when an egg is fertilized by a sperm. For about 9 months, a pregnant woman's body provides a protective, nourishing environment in which the fertilized egg can develop into a fetus. Pregnancy ends at delivery, when a baby is born.

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