Pregnancy Calendar
3 weeks :
Your Body : Missed Period is the first clue. Some women have all, some or none of the following symptoms at this
time: Fatigue, breast tenderness, frequent urination, nausea with or without vomiting
Baby : The embryo is about 0.006inch (0.150mm) long
Tests : This will be your first visit. Tests include: Complete history, Rh-Factor, Rubella, Blood type, and Pap smear. You may take a home pregnancy test at home before seeing your midwife to
confirm the results.
4 weeks
your body : Same symptoms as week 3
Baby : The embryo varies from 0.014 inch to about 0.04 inch (0.36mm to about 1mm) in length
Tests : None
5 weeks
Your body : Increased nausea in some women. Some women don't get nausea at all
Baby : 0.05 inch (1.25mm) long
Tests : None
6 Weeks
Your Body :You may have gained some weight, or lost some due to nausea. Breasts become more tender
Baby : Crown-to-rump (length from baby's head to its rump or buttocks) is 0.08 to 0.16 inch (2 to 4mm). Heart contractions begin at this time. Limb buds are seen, eyes begin forming
Tests : With the proper equipment, a heartbeat can be seen around this time, but usually left for the 11th week
7 weeks :
Your Body : None new
Baby : Crown-to-rump length of your baby is now 0.16 to 0.2 (4 to 5mm). By the end of this week, your baby will be around 0.44 to 0.52 inch (11 to 13mm) in length
Tests : None
8 Weeks
Your Body : Uterus is getting bigger, but still not showing. You may experience sciatic-nerve pain
Baby: 0.56 to 0.8 inch (14 to 20mm) in length. Eyelids form, ears forming, elbows, tip of nose present, fingers and toes begin forming
Tests : Your midwife may want to measure your uterus at this point
9 Weeks
Your Body : Pelvic exam will show your uterus to be the size of a grapefruit at this time. Waistline becomes thicker
Baby : Embryo is 0.9 inch to 1.2 inches (22 to 30mm) in length (about the size of an olive). Baby moves arms and legs, longer fingers, more defined toes, body straightens
Tests : No tests this week
10 Weeks
Your Body :No major changes in you just yet
Baby : Baby is about 1.25 to 1.68 inches (31 to 42mm). Baby
weighs close to 0.18 ounce (5 grams).
Tests : None.
11 Weeks
your Body : Your uterus can be felt in your lower abdomen, above the middle of your pubic bone. Your hair and nails
will change. You may lose hair, or find your hair and
nails to be growing at rapid speed
Baby : Baby is 1.75 to 2.4 inches (44 to 60mm). Weighing about 0.3 ounce (8grams). Fingernails appear. Chin raises from chest, neck straightens more. Baby is now about the size of a lime.
Tests : Use of ultrasound might be used during this week
12 Weeks
Your Body : Morning sickness improves. Weight gain in hips and legs. Your nipples are darker, as is the mid-line of the abdomen.
Baby : Length of your baby is now almost 2.5 inches (61mm) and weighs between 0.3 and 0.5 ounce (8 to 14 grams). Soon
you'll be able to hear your baby's heartbeat
Tests : Doppler might be used to hear your baby's heartbeat
13 Weeks
Your Body: Stretch marks may appear on your abdomen, breasts, hips or buttocks.
Baby : Baby is 2.6 to 3.1 inches (65 to 78mm) long, and weighs between 0.5 and 0.7 ounce (13 to 20grams). During this time, the sex can be determined (if outside of the womb)
Tests : None
14 Weeks
Your body :You've started wearing maternity clothes. You will
notice new moles, and existing moles will become larger.
Baby : Baby is now 3.2 to 4.1 inches (80 to 93mm) long. Weighs almost 1 ounce (25grams)
Tests : None
15 Weeks
Your Body : You may be able to feel your uterus about 3 or 4 inches bellow your belly button
Baby : Baby is 4.2 to 4.5 inches (93 to 103mm) long and weighs about 1.75 ounces (50 grams). Fine hair covers the baby called lanugo hair.
Tests : The MSAFP Triple or Quad screening is done on women who have a medical history that indicates risk for some types of birth defects (neural tube defects, Down Syndrome). Women with no risk factors may also elect to
have this screening.
16 Weeks
Your Body : You may feel your baby move, especially if this is not your first pregnancy.
Baby : Baby is 4.3 to 4.5 inches (108 to 116mm) now, and weighs 2.8 ounces (80grams)
Tests
17 Weeks
Your Body : If you have not felt your baby move, you will within
the next few weeks.
Baby: Baby is 4.4 to 4.9 inches (110 to120mm, or 11 to 12 cm). Fetal weight has doubled in 2 weeksbringing total weight to about 3.5 ounces (100grams)
Tests
18 Weeks
Your Body : Back aches. Some women experience nasal problems due to hormonal changes
Baby : 5 to 5.7 inches (12.5 to 14cm) in length by this week. Weight is about 5.25 ounces (150grams)
Tests : Be sure to urinate when you feel the urge; holding in your urine can lead to urinary tract infections.
19 weeks
Your Body : Some dizziness from hypotension, supine
hypotension, and/or postural hypotension
Baby : Baby is 5.2 to 6 inches (13 to 15cm). Your baby weighs about 7 ounces (200grams)
Tests : None
20 weeks
Your Body : You are halfway through now. You might have
increased vaginal discharge called leukorrhea. Your
abdomen may be itchy from the skin expanding
Baby : Baby weighs about 9 ounces now and is about 5.6 to 6.4 (14 to 16cm) long.
Tests : Use of ultrasound to determine sex can be done during this week
21 weeks
Your Body : Some swelling in lower legs and feet. Stasis.
Baby : Now weighs about 10.5 ounces (300grams), and its length is about 7.2 inches (18cm).
Tests : None
22 Weeks
Your Body : Normal discomforts of pregnancy, such as dull
backache, pelvic pressure, uterine contractions (with or
without pain), some vaginal discharge, hemorrhoids, odd
food cravings.
Baby : Weighs 12.25 ounces (350grams), and 7.6 inches (19cm) in length
Tests : None
23 Weeks
Your Body : Mood swings continue due to increase in hormones
Baby : Baby now weighs almost a pound (455grams), and is about
8 inches long.
Tests
24 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby: Baby weighs about 1.2 pounds (540 grams and is around 8.4 inches (21cm) in length
Tests
25 Weeks
Your Body :No new changes
Baby : Baby is about 8.8 inches (22cm) long and weighs 1.5 pounds (700grams). These numbers vary from one baby to another.
Your baby is now at a point that he/she may actually survive if
born prematurely.
Tests : You will be asked to fast overnight, and then indulge in a
sweet breakfast before having your blood drawn for the
Gestational Diabetes Screening test.
26 Weeks
Your Body : Pressure in pelvis, back pain, leg cramps, rib pain and
frequent headaches
Baby : Baby is now almost 2 pounds (910grams) and length is around 9.2 inches (23cm)
Tests : None
27 Weeks
Your Body : Breasts will be a lot heavier. Continue self-breast exams as normal (every 4-5 weeks)
Baby : Your baby weighs a little more than 2 pounds (1000grams) and is about 15.3 inches (34cm) in length. Around this time your
baby's eyelids open. He/she will start blinking.
Tests : Start your prenatal classes
28 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Baby weighs about 2.4 pounds (1100grams) and its length is
close to 10 inches (25cm). Total length is 15.75 inches (35cm)
Tests : You will start seeing your midwife every 2 weeks now for
Tests: None
Tests: None
Tests: None
Tests: You will be offered testing for Group Beta Strep.
Tests: None
Tests: You will begin to see your midwife for weekly prenatal
Tests: None
Tests: None . Your midwife may suggest an internal exam to check for dilation, station, and effacement each week until you
Tests: Regular prenatal visit
Tests: Regular prenatal visit
Tests: Regular prenatal visit
check-ups
You will be offered another HIV, Hepatitis, and syphilis test. Your
iron levels will be checked.
29 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Baby weighs about 2.7 pounds (1250grams) and is 10.4 inches (26cm) in length. Total fetal length is 16.7 inches (37cm)
Tests : None
30 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Baby is about 3 pounds (1360grams) and 10.8 inches
(27cm). Total length is 17 inches (38cm). The umbilical cord may knot (normal)
Tests: None
31 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Weighs about 3.5 pounds (1600grams), 11.2 inches
(28cm), and total length is 18 inches (40cm)
32 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Baby is about 4 pounds (1800grams) now and is 11.6
inches (29cm) in crown-to-rump length. Total length is 18.9 inches (42cm)
33 Weeks
Your Body : Continued weight gain, heartburn
Baby : Your baby should weigh about 4.4 pounds (2000grams) now. Crown-to-rump length is about 12 inches (30cm), and total length is 19.4 inches (43 cm)
34 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Baby weighs almost 5 pounds now (2275grams). 12.8 inches (32cm) crown-to-rump, and total length is around 19.8 inches (44cm)
35 Weeks
Your Body : Some women experience anxiety about labor, mood swings
Baby : 5.5 pounds (2550grams).Crown-to-rump length is 13.2 inches (33cm). Its total length is about 20.25 inches (45cm)
36 Weeks
Your Body :You have 4 weeks left. Gained between 25-30
pounds depending on your weight before pregnancy.
Baby : Baby is now about 6 pounds (2750grams). Crown-to-rump length is over 13.5 inches (34cm), and total length is 20.7 inches (46cm)
appointments. Your iron levels will be checked.
37 Weeks
Your Body : No new changes
Baby : Your baby weighs almost 6.5 pounds (2950grams). Crown-to-rump length is 14 inches (35cm). Its total length is 21 inches (47cm)
38 Weeks
Your Body : Some women experience depression in late pregnancy
Baby : Weight should be around 6.8 pounds (3100grams). Crown-to-rump length has not changed much; it's still about 14 inches 935cm). Total length is 21 inches 947cm)
deliver your baby.
39 Weeks
Your Body : Discomfort from the weight
Baby : Baby weight is a little over 7 pounds now (3250grams). By this point in your pregnancy, crown-to-rump length is about 14.4 inches (36cm) and 21.5 (48cm) inches in total length
40 Weeks
Your Body : Anxious about delivery
Baby : Baby is about 7.5 pounds (3400grams). Crown-to-rump length is about 14.8 to 15.2 inches (37 to 38cm). Total length is 21.5 inches (48cm)
41 Weeks
Your Body : Will the day ever come? Most first-time moms don’t deliver before their due date, in fact, it’s more common for them to deliver almost aweek late!
Baby : Baby continues to grow at a rate of ½ pound per week.
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