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Chapter 7: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Conception

Sperm Meets Egg: The Incredible Journey · Improving the Chances of Conception: Making a Baby
Development of the Conceptus

The Embryo and Its Support Systems · Fetal Development during the First Trimester · Fetal Development during the Second Trimester · Fetal Development during the Third Trimester
The Stages of Pregnancy

The First Trimester (The First 12 Weeks) · The Second Trimester (Weeks 13 to 26) · The Third Trimester (Weeks 27 to 38) · The Father's Experience in Pregnancy · Diversity in the Contexts of Pregnancy
Sex during Pregnancy

Nutrition during Pregnancy

Effects of Substances Taken during Pregnancy

Antibiotics · Alcohol · Cocaine · Steroids · Other Substances · Dads and Drugs
Birth

The Beginning of Labor · The Stages of Labor · Cesarean Section (C Section)
Childbirth Options

The Lamaze Method · The Use of Anesthetics in Childbirth · Home Birth versus Hospital Birth
After the Baby Is Born: The Postpartum Period

Physical Changes · Psychological Changes · Attachment to the Baby · Sex during Postpartum
Breast-Feeding

Biological Mechanisms · Physical and Mental Health
Problem Pregnancies

Ectopic Pregnancy · Pseudocyesis (False Pregnancy) · Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension · Viral Illness during Pregnancy · Birth Defects · Rh Incompatibility · Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion) · Preterm Birth
Infertility

Causes of Infertility · Psychological Aspects of Infertility · Treatment of Infertility
New Reproductive Technologies

Artificial Insemination · Sperm Banks · Embryo Transfer · Test-Tube Babies · GIFT · Cloning · Gender Selection
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