Decision-making is a process or period in which many people must go through at some point in their lives. It is pertinent that when making any decision, we think out what responsibilities come with our decisions. In this paper I will be reviewing and explaining some of the information dealing with conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the importance of prenatal care for pregnant women. .
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Before making a decision on whether or not to conceive a child, the issue of communication is very important. Both parties dealing with the conception should be well aware of the responsibilities that come with having a child. Be able to ask yourselves "Do we really want to have a child?" and "Are we financially responsible enough to care for a baby?" If you cannot answer those questions with positive feedback, then most likely you are not ready to care for another living being. On the other hand, if you feel that you are ready and responsibility is no question then the period of conception will and can be most valuable to you. .
Conception, also known as fertilization is a period in which the egg and the sperm unite to create a fertilized egg or zygote. After the egg has been fertilized the beginning of a beautiful thing called pregnancy has begun. Many doctors calculate the beginning of pregnancy from the first date of the woman's last menstrual period. This calculation is referred to as the "menstrual age" and is about two weeks before the date when conception actually began. After the fertilization period has begun, then implantation must occur. Implantation is when the blastocyst (early embryo) attaches itself to the uterine lining, sinks down, and then closes over it. The next step after implantation is the secretion of hormone, at this stage, the outer cells of the blastocyst secrete the hormone known as hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin. The next stage is the formation of placenta and the fetal membrane.
