Sequencing padlet project by Nathalie Proulx

Ovulation

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Ovulation is the release of egg cells from the ovaries as part of the ovarian cycle for most vertebrates.

Fertilization

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The union of an egg and sperm, occurring primarily in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.

Zygote

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Fertilized egg cell results from a female gamete (egg, or ovum) union with a male gamete (sperm).

Blastocyst

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A ball of cells forms early in a pregnancy, about five to six days after a sperm fertilizes an egg.

Implantation

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When the fertilized egg attaches to your uterine lining.

HCG+

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A hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

Embryo

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A fertilized egg implanted in the uterus.

Placenta

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An organ that forms in the womb, also called the uterus, during pregnancy.

Umbilical cord

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Connects the baby to the mother's placenta.

Amniotic sac

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A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy.

Fetus - 8 weeks

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Unborn mammalian offspring that develops from an embryo.

2nd trimester - 14 weeks

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Represents the middle part of your pregnancy.

Gender visible

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Many pregnant women find out their baby's sex (if they choose to know) during their mid-pregnancy ultrasound.

3rd trimester - 37 weeks/full term

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The final three months of pregnancy.

Braxton Hicks

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Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions or false labor, are sporadic uterine contractions that may start around six weeks into a pregnancy.

Labor - contractions & water breaks

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A series of continuous, progressive contractions of the uterus that help the cervix dilate and efface (thin out).

Delivery - head crowning. vaginal or c-section

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The process of childbirth.

After birth - placenta is delivery

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Vaginal discharge or lochia.