Page 3 â Measuring time in different cultures. Measuring time. Scientifically, the year is a complete cycle of seasons. A year is when the earth completes one full orbit of the sun. Its length is measured from one spring equinox to the next spring equinox. Measuring the time of year was important to most people. Knowing the season was vital when deciding to plant and harvest crops as well as managing livestock in colder climates.
Experts have believed for a long time that pregnancy weakens a womanâs immune system, making her more susceptible to illnesses like the flu. However, research released just before the start of this flu season indicates that, in the case of the flu, the opposite may be true during pregnancy.
But there is a small chance the virus can infect the fetus. This raises the risk of miscarriage during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Fifth disease can cause severe anemia in women who have red blood cell disorders like sickle cell disease or immune system problems.1  Low-grade fever. 2  Tiredness. 3  Rash on face, trunk, and limbs.4  Painful and swollen joints.ome STIs also can be passed from a woman to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. Some ways STIs can harm the baby include: low birth weight, dangerous infections, brain damage, blindness, deafness, liver problems, or stillbirth.