Tag: conception

How Many Days in the Month Can You Get Pregnant?

If you’ve recently had unprotected sex, you may be comforted to know that you can’t just get pregnant at any time during the month.  When does conception occur? Pregnancy and conception occur during a woman’s ovulation period. For most women, ovulation is going to occur two weeks after her period starts, so about fourteen days

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Ultrasound photo showing the gestational age

What Does Conception Mean in Pregnancy?

Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Just saw two lines on a pregnancy test? Or think you could be pregnant? Here’s what you need to know about conception. What does conception mean in pregnancy? Conception in pregnancy is the moment after unprotected sex when sperm has traveled up your vagina and fuses with your

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How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

When did I conceive?  is one of the most frequently asked questions at ultrasound appointments at The Pregnancy Network. Your provider will generally use the LMP method—the first date of your last menstrual period—to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. While this is not the date of conception, it is still considered

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