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.
The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you might suspect â or hope â that you're pregnant. Know the first signs of pregnancy and why they occur. The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include: Missed period. If you're in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. However, this symptom can be misleading if you have an irregular menstrual cycle.