common name for gestation in humans. It is the development of one or more off spring,
known as an embryo or fetus, in the uterus. Childbirth usually occurs about 38 weeks
after conception. Over 40 percent of pregnancies are unplanned, and between a 1/4-
quarter and 1/2 unplanned pregnancies are unwanted pregnancies. Across all types of U.S
families (married, never married, divorced) at least 60 percent have one or more children.
Pregnancy is basically divided into three trimesters (3 month periods). The First
Trimester is 0 to 13 weeks long and this is the most crucial to your baby’s development.
During this period the baby’s body structure and organ …show more content…
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during this time some physical symptoms women will start experiencing such as
shortness of breath, urinary incontinence, hemorrhoids and sleeping problems. These
symptoms occur from the increase in the size of the uterus, which expands from
approximately 2 ounces before pregnancy to 2.5 pounds at the time of birth.
Before having children many people weigh the pros and cons of having a baby.
When it is planned and welcomed, pregnancy can be so happy and amazing. Having
children can deepen love and intimacy between the perspective parents as they plan for
there families future. At the same time, many people believe that their lives would be
incomplete without children. Having children brings such fulfillment in a since of
satisfaction to the families structure. Over 91 percent of first time parents have reported
being happier then ever before. However, parent hood isn’t always a happy one. Raising
children can be very expensive it is estimated that raising a child during the first two
years can account for 16 percent of their income, Child rearing cost increase when a
couple have more children and this can cause unhappiness and stress to the parents.