Pregnancy Week by Week?

First Trimester

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Third Trimester

 Baby development month by  month?       

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A full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, broken down into 13-week trimesters, starting from the first day of your last menstrual period. doctors calculate your due date from the beginning of your last cycle since it's hard to know exactly when conception occurred. Ovulation usually occurs two weeks after that.  schedule an appointment with your physician.

Congratulations! If your egg and your partner's sperm have joined successfully. Don't be disappointed if it doesn't work the first time. You have only about a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month.

Baby is in a form embryo, although it's very small -- about the size of the head of a pin. It doesn't look like a fetus or baby; it's just a group of about 100 cells multiplying and growing rapidly. The outer layer of cells will become the placenta, and the inner layer will become the embryo. You won't notice any changes. It's too soon. Hey, you haven't even missed your period yet. If you really want to know Home Pregnancy Tests are now able to tell if you are pregnant about 10 days after conception - a week before your next period is even due, or your 24th day of pregnancy.

This week  four of your pregnancy (about five days after conception), implantation occurs. Once the embryo, now called a blast cyst, reaches the uterus, it searches for a nice place to implant. Then it burrows beneath the surface of the uterus and its cells begin to divide into two groups: those that form the placenta and those that form the baby. Your baby is being nourished by secretions from the uterine lining. Layers of cells already are specialized according to functions. The outer layer will become the nervous system, skin and hair; the inner layer will be the breathing and digestive organs; and the middle layer will become the skeleton, bones, cartilage, muscles, circulatory system, kidneys and sex organs. You're probably expecting your period this week, and if it doesn't occur it might be one of the first signs that you're pregnant. You may also notice light spotting as the embryo implants itself in your uterus.

Your embryo is the size of a raisin, only 1/10 of an inch or 1.5-3 mm. By day 21, your baby's tiny heart has begun beating. The neural tube enlarges into three parts, soon to become a very complex brain. The placenta begins functioning. The spine and spinal cord grow faster than the rest of the body at this stage and give the appearance of a tail. Don't worry,  this will soon disappear as your child continues to grow. Still no big changes to notice in yourself. Some early pregnancy symptoms include nausea, a tingling or soreness in your breasts and darkening of the areola, the need to urinate more frequently and feeling more tired than usual.

The embryo is starting to look like a tadpole. It's about 0.08 inches to 0.16 inches. This is also an extremely important time in the development of your baby, since between 17 and 56 days the embryo is most susceptible to factors that can interfere with its normal growth. Make sure you are eating right and taking your prenatal vitamins. You may have gained a few pounds by now, but if you're experiencing morning sickness you may have lost weight, which is also normal. You're starting to notice some changes in your body: clothes getting a little tighter around the waist, weight gain in your legs and breasts.

This week your baby is undergoing some extraordinary changes and developments. By the end of this week, baby will be between .44 and .52 inch long!! This is about the size of a kernel of corn or a green pea. You can now see where the arm buds are separating into hands as well. The heart has divided into right and left chambers and the primary airways have developed in the lungs. Also, your growing baby's facial features are visible, including a mouth and tongue. The eyes have a retina and lens. The major muscle system is developed, and as a result, your little one is practicing moving. Your baby now has its own blood type, distinct from yours and her blood cells are produced by the liver now instead of the yolk sac. You're still not "showing," but by now you're really feeling the changes in your body. You still may be experiencing morning sickness and the other symptoms of early pregnancy. Breasts will probably be tingly and tender.

Your embryo, now about in its sixth week of development, is about the size of a grape -- 0.56 to 0.8 inches from crown to rump. Eyelid folds and ears are forming and even the tip of the nose is visible. The arms have grown longer and bend at the elbows. Places where fingers and toes eventually will grow are becoming notched. The heart and lungs are continuing to develop and now the bronchi (the tubes that lead to the the lungs from the trachea) are starting to branch out. You may feel some cramping or pain in your lower abdomen or sides, but that's because your uterus typically tightens or contracts throughout pregnancy. Consult your doctor if contractions are accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

The embryo measures about 0.9 inches to 1.2 inches from crown to rump, or the size of a strawberry. The arms and legs are longer, and the fingers might be a little swollen where the touch pads are forming. The head is more erect and neck is more developed. Your  Baby is now moving about, although you probably won't feel this movement until about your 16th week. You may feel some cramping or pain in your lower abdomen or sides, but that's because your uterus typically tightens or contracts throughout pregnancy. Consult your doctor if contractions are accompanied by vaginal bleeding. Spotting during early pregnancy is something every pregnant woman fears. It is possible to bleed heavily and not miscarry or harm baby, but you should make your Dr. aware of any spotting you have. Sometimes spotting may be due to an impending miscarriage, you Dr. may be able to do an ultrasound scan to see if baby is developing normally.

Pregnancy is a time of many changes. You may notice that the increase in your hormones causes many different changes in your body. Some women find that their emotions range from tears of sadness to a feeling of total joy. You may also begin to have feelings of doubt about being a good parent. Don't worry this is all very normal. It's OK to feel confused, and even have petty fights with your spouse. If you find yourself feeling overstressed, you may want to practice relaxation techniques. Your Baby measuring 1.25 to 1.68 inches from crown to rump, and weighing a little less than two-tenths of an ounce. You might be reassured to know that most physical malformations, when they occur, have occurred by the end of this week, so the most critical part of your baby's development is safely behind you. Your uterus is now about the size of a large orange. If you find your pre-pregnancy clothes uncomfortable, consider loose fitting clothing.

The length of your baby this week is an average of 1.75 - 2.4 inches and your baby weighs about 0.3 ounces. You baby is entering into another rapid growth period, in fact, in the next few weeks, you can expect baby's length to double!! Baby's head is about half the length of the body now. Beginning this week, the external genitalia is developing, although it's still too soon to tell if you are having a girl or boy by ultrasound. Light-complexioned women may actually become quite pink during pregnancy. That's because of the added volume of blood in your body. And speaking of blood, watch your iron count. Are you taking your prenatal vitamins? Some women get bleeding  gums  because of hormones during pregnancy and because of increased blood volume. Some other discomforts like leg cramps, backaches and vaginal discharge can be easily deal with, and will pass as soon as your deliver your new bundle of joy.

Nausea and energy start to improve. You may be experiencing occasional headaches, dizziness and fatigue from hormonal changes. If it's your first baby, you still could be wearing loose-fitting clothes, but if you've had other pregnancies, you'll probably start to show earlier and may be in maternity clothes. The typical weight gain by now is about three to five pounds. The fetus now measures about 2.5 inches. Eating healthy. If you haven't already, now would be a good time to cut out empty calories from your diet. Be sure you are eating a wide variety of fruits, fresh vegetables and protein. During pregnancy, the body requires extra calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals in order to support the baby's growth and to allow for changes in the mother's body. Most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen, breasts, hips or buttocks sometime during their pregnancy. They won't go away, but they'll usually fade after pregnancy. Despite claims from manufacturers, creams and oils don't minimize them. It depends on your skin's natural elasticity. Gradual rather than rapid weight gain may help, as well as avoiding excessive weight gain during pregnancy. The end of your 12th week, ends your first trimester! Congrats! 

Joke of the week

Three Indian soldiers, Jai Reddy (Tamil), Joy Bosu (Bengali), and Santa
Singh are captured by Pakistani Army. The Pakistani Corp commander doesnot
want to have them as POWs and has decided to execute them.......................