What are the four phases of the menstrual cycle. -menses (period): uterine lining sheds; days 1-5 -proliferative phase:epithelial cells reproduce; day 6-18 - ovulation: egg released from the ovary; day 14 -secretory phase: uterine lining grows thicker and prepares for fertilized egg (days 15-28)
1 Carrying the baby high signals a girl, while carrying low means it's a boy. 2  In reality, the appearance of a pregnant woman varies widely, depending upon her body type and the stage of pregnancy.
One of the more unusual symptoms of pregnancy can be a strange metallic taste in the mouth. When this first appears it can be an almost vague, unpleasant taste which is difficult to describe. But it is very real and is so common that it actually has a name â Dysgeusia.