First Trimester

From conception to month 3, here's how your body is changing and how your little one is growing. Learn more about what you need and cand do to ensure a safe pregnancy throughout your first trimester and beyond.

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First Trimester

How Early Can You Hear Your Baby’s Heartbeat In The Womb?

Hearing a baby's heartbeat for the first time is an exhilarating experience for expecting parents. A fetal heartbeat can be detected by a vaginal ultrasound for the first time at 5 1/2 to 6 weeks of gestation. At this time, you'll also have the first visible indication of a developing embryo. At 6 1/2 to 7 […]

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Week 8 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentBy pregnancy week 8, you have undergone so much change. Some of which is visible, but most of which is felt. People most likely have not noticed a thing, but that is okay! You are pregnant and on pregnancy week 8. By this time, you may be experiencing the initial symptoms of pregnancy, which include […]

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Week 12 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentWeek 12 of pregnancy baby development marks the end of the first trimester. The fetus’ organ systems have almost completed forming and will now continue to grow and function as the pregnancy progresses. The baby’s growth and development is accelerating considerably; by the last month of this trimester, the baby’s size would have already […]

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Week 11 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentHow is my baby growing? At week 11 of pregnancy baby development, the fetus is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 inches long. The head accounts for about half of its whole length. Its weight is now about one-third of an ounce. During this time, the torso of the baby will be lengthening and its posture, straightening. […]

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Week 10 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Your pregnancy journey is underway! At week 10 of pregnancy baby development, you may not be showing yet, but there’s so much happening with you and your baby. Baby DevelopmentHow Is My Baby Growing? At week 10 of pregnancy baby development, the vital organs of the baby are already formed and facial features are developing. This point […]

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Week 6 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentAnother week has gone by and you have reached week 6 of pregnancy baby development. Are you excited to know what is happening to your body and your baby? Read this guide to find out how your baby is doing, and what you should expect at this stage of your pregnancy. How is my baby […]

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Week 5 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentCongratulations! You have surpassed the first month of your pregnancy, and though your belly is not big enough for you to look pregnant just yet, your baby is well on its way to developing. By now, on week 5 of pregnancy baby development, you may be experiencing more symptoms and maybe feeling a bit […]

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Week 4 of Pregnancy: All You Need To Know

Baby DevelopmentWeek 4 of pregnancy baby development is typically the life-changing stage when women learn that they are pregnant. This is an important period of acceptance and adjustment. How is my baby growing? The first thing to know about week 4 of pregnancy baby development is the condition of your baby. During this stage of your pregnancy, your […]

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Week 1 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentHow is my baby growing? The first week of pregnancy can be a bit confusing. Usually, by the time you find out you are pregnant, you are already at least 4 weeks into your pregnancy. It is hard to know the exact date of when your egg becomes fertilized but the start of your menstrual […]

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Week 3 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby Development If you are reading this, it is likely that you are expecting to become a parent soon, so congratulations! These are exciting times and it may come with some feelings of being overwhelming. On week 3 of pregnancy baby development, it is normal for people to still be unsure of their pregnancy. After all, […]

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Week 2 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Baby DevelopmentThis is it! At week 2 of pregnancy baby development, this is truly a happy time as you discover the growing life inside of you. It takes about two weeks to confirm pregnancy as this is the period from the time of intercourse to the time of conception. Women who want to conceive excitedly […]

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