Week Of Pregnancy
Now that you know you’re pregnant, what do you do next Here’s a handy guide to the week-by-week progress of your pregnancy, from conception to birth.
First Trimester:
Week 1: Congratulations! You’ve just conceived. At this point, your baby is just a tiny ball of cells.
Week 2: Your baby’s cells are dividing rapidly, and by the end of this week, will have developed into a cluster of cells called a blastocyst.
Week 3: The blastocyst implants in to the wall of your uterus. This is when you officially become pregnant.
Week 4: The placenta begins to form, and your baby’s heart begins to beat.
Second Trimester:
Week 5: Your baby’s brain and nervous system are starting to form.
Week 6: Arm and leg buds are starting to form.
Week 7: Your baby’s eyes and ears are beginning to form.
Week 8: The umbilical cord starts to form.
Week 9: Your baby’s skeleton is starting to form.
Week 10: Your baby’s kidneys are starting to work.
Week 11: Your baby’s hair and nails are starting to grow.
Third Trimester:
Week 12: Your baby’s lungs are maturing.
Week 13: Fat begins to accumulate under your baby’s skin.
Week 14: Baby starts to move around.
Week 15: Baby’s brain is growing rapidly.
Week 16: Baby’s skin is becoming more opaque.
Week 17: Lanugo, a fine hair, begins to grow on baby’s body.
Week 18: Baby’s muscles are getting stronger.
Week 19: Baby’s lungs are almost ready to function on their own.
Week 20: Baby’s head is growing bigger to make room for their brain.
Week 21: Baby’s eyelashes and eyebrows are starting to form.
Week 22: Baby is swallowing amniotic fluid and urinating.
Week 23: Baby’s heart is pumping 25 quarts of blood per day.
Week 24: Baby’s skin is getting less wrinkled.
Week 25: Baby’s skeleton is fully formed.
Week 26: Baby’s brain is almost fully developed.
Week 27: Baby’s lungs are fully developed.
Week 28: Baby is ready to be born!
Weeks In Pregnancy Calculator
Use our weeks in pregnancy calculator to work out how many weeks pregnant you are. Simply enter the date of the first day of your last period and we will do the rest!
The weeks in pregnancy calculator will give you an estimated due date and tell you how many weeks you have been pregnant for.
If you’re not sure when your last period was, you can use our pregnancy calculator to find out.
Twin Pregnancy Uterus Size By Week
The uterus is a muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The uterus is about the size and shape of a pear and during pregnancy it grows to accommodate the developing baby. The uterus is made up of two parts, the body and the cervix. The body of the uterus is the largest part and is where the baby grows. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
The size of the uterus varies throughout pregnancy. In the first trimester, the uterus is about the size of a fist. By the end of the second trimester, the uterus is about the size of a grapefruit. By the end of pregnancy, the uterus is about the size of a watermelon.
The size of the uterus can be a useful indicator of the health of the pregnancy. A large uterus may be a sign that the baby is growing larger than expected. A small uterus may be a sign that the baby is not growing well. A large or small uterus can also be a sign of a problem with the pregnancy.
The size of the uterus can also be used to estimate the due date. The size of the uterus is measured by ultrasound and the due date is calculated based on the size of the uterus.
Nausea Week 7 Pregnancy
Many women experience nausea during the first trimester of their pregnancies. For most women, it peaks around week seven and subsides by week twelve. Although the cause of nausea during pregnancy is unknown, it is thought to be related to the increase in hormones.
There are a number of things that you can do to help relieve nausea during pregnancy. Some women find that eating frequent, small meals helps, while others find that eating bland foods or avoiding spicy or fatty foods helps. Some women find that drinking ginger ale or eating ginger cookies helps, while others find that drinking lots of fluids or sucking on ice chips helps.
If you are experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, you may need to see your doctor. You may be dehydrated or malnourished, and you may need medication to help control your nausea.
2 Week Pregnancy Belly
A women’s body goes through many changes during a typical nine-month pregnancy, and the two-week belly is just one of the early changes. The two-week belly is caused by the hormone progesterone, which is produced in large amounts during pregnancy. Progesterone relaxes the muscles in the body, including the muscles in the intestines, which can cause constipation. It also causes the ligaments that support the uterus to stretch, which can cause the uterus to move up and out of place. This is why many women start to show a little bit of a belly at two weeks gestation; the uterus is starting to move up and out of the pelvis.
The two-week belly is also caused by the increase in the size of the uterus. The uterus starts out about the size of a small lemon, but by the end of pregnancy it can be the size of a basketball. As the uterus grows, it pushes the intestines and other organs out of the way, which can cause the pregnant woman to feel bloated and uncomfortable.
The two-week belly is not always a sign of a healthy pregnancy, however. In some cases, it can be a sign of a problem such as an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. If you are experiencing any unusual symptoms, such as pain in your abdomen or bleeding, be sure to talk to your doctor.
