👉 Antepartum is a medical concept that refers to the period of time following conception, during which the mother's body prepares for pregnancy. This process involves several stages, including ovulation, when an egg is released from the ovaries; the lining of the uterus becomes ready and prepared by the endometrium (the tissue in the uterus), and the placenta, a structure that provides nourishment to the developing fetus. During this time, the mother's body undergoes various changes, such
