What Is a Pregnancy Calendar?
Many women (and men) are interested in following a baby's growth and physical development in the womb. A pregnancy calendar charts fetal development, week by week. Pregnancy calendars can also help a woman better understand what is going on in her body during pregnancy.
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Features
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Different pregnancy calendars offer different features. Some give fetal development week by week; others have you plug in your due date or last menstrual period to get a calendar personalized to you.
Function
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The purpose of a pregnancy calendar is to educate a woman (or a man) on how a baby develops. In addition to gaining knowledge, understanding your baby's development can aide in bonding. A woman may find that a pregnancy calendar also helps her to be healthier, because she understands what is happening all the time to her baby.
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Considerations
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Different calendars have different advantages. Some calendars include longer descriptions of what is happening; some provide a briefer view. Some calendars even include monthly ultrasound images in 3D to show you what your baby looks like.
Forums
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Once you have your pregnancy calendar, you may want to reach out to other women with similiar due dates, through your doctor or online groups.
Your Body
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In addition to showing your baby's development, a pregnancy calendar can offer information on what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy. This information can help you deal with everything that is happening to your body.
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