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Fetal conception occurs when a sperm cell successfully fertilizes an ovum (egg) during a woman's ovulation period, typically around the middle of her menstrual cycle. This process usually requires the presence of healthy sperm, a viable egg, and a conducive environment within the female reproductive tract. Factors such as hormonal balance, overall health, and appropriate timing play critical roles in successful conception. Additionally, the presence of certain reproductive health conditions can impact the likelihood of conception.
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What gender is a fetus when conceived?
male or female
If the fetus is 9cm long is it more likely to have been conceived 10 or 14 weeks ago?
About 14-15 weeks into pregnancy the fetus is about 9cm long so it was conceived 12-13 weeks ago.
Will drinking cognac right before ovulation harm the fetus if a child is conceived during that cycle?
It would be unlikely for it to have a great deal of influence.
What maternal conditions that interrupt oxygen flow can cause mental retardation in the fetus?
Maternal conditions like placental insufficiency, chronic hypertension, and gestational diabetes can interrupt oxygen flow to the fetus, potentially leading to mental retardation. These conditions can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the fetus, affecting its brain development and cognitive function. Proper management and monitoring of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to minimize the risk of mental retardation in the fetus.
How soon can you take a pregnancy test if you conceived a week before your period is due to begin?
That depends on whether the fetus has implanted and how much hormone is being produced that early in pregnancy.
If you haven't had a period though only one sonogram how can you determine when you conceived?
The size and development of the fetus viewed on the sonogram indicates the age and therefore gives a good estimate of date of conception. The age is more closely determined in early pregnancy and becomes a little less accurate as the fetus grows but it is still possible to estimate the age of the fetus throughout the pregnancy.
Is it common to have two placentas developing during pregnancy one empty and one with a live fetus What will happen to the empty sac as the pregnancy progresses?
It is not common, but it happens. You probably conceived twins and one did not develop, it is called a blighted ovum. If you had conceived a single baby and it had not developed you would have had a miscarriage, but the healthy fetus is preventing this. As the healthy baby grows the second placenta will probably be overtaken by the good one. An area of thickening may be found when you have your baby.
What is the medical term meaning direct observation of the fetus and the surrounding tissue?
The medical term for direct observation of the fetus and surrounding tissue is "fetoscopy." This procedure involves using a thin, lighted tube with a camera to view the fetus in utero and can help diagnose certain conditions or abnormalities. It is typically performed during pregnancy to assess the health of the fetus.
What is the possessive form of fetus?
The possessive form of fetus is fetus' or fetus's
Can you count back the weeks of your pregnancy from a dating scan to see when you may have conceived if your LMP is unknown?
I just had a child and I had no idea when my last MP was or when around he was conceived, but if you know already how old around the fetus is, then you can get somewhat of an idea, but it won't be exact. Yes. If you count back two weeks less than the length of your pregnancy, that is approximately when you conceived. For example if your dating scan says you are 10 weeks pregnant, counting back 8 weeks will give you your approximate date of conception.
What is surviving the fittest?
Natural selection conceived of as a struggle for life in which only those organisms best adapted to existing conditions are able to survive and reproduce.
Why does a growing fetus needs the cord?
In a sense, yes, the baby does "breathe" through the umbilical cord. The mother does the breathing for the baby and the umbilical cord carries in fresh, oxygenated blood with nutrition in it. The mother eats and breathes for the baby as well as herself.
