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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Beta HCG Test: Why and How is it Done?

The human chorionic gonadotropin also referred to as HCG is a hormone that plays a significant role in the initial stages of pregnancy. The hormone is created by the placenta when a woman is pregnant. The production of the hormone begins in the first week of pregnancy itself and is detected in the blood or […]

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Week 12 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Week 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 doubled. Size-wise, […]

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Week 11 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

How 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. The […]

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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.

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Week 6 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Another 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 growing? From […]

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Week 5 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Congratulations! 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 more […]

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Week 4 of Pregnancy: All You Need To Know

Week 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 baby […]

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Week 1 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

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Week 3 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

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, nothing […]

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Week 2 of Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

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