Pregnancy Stages

 

Pregnancy Stages
(First, Second, and Third Trimester)

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• Pregnancy facts*
• Introduction
• What is the first trimester (week 1-week 12)?
• What is the second trimester (week 13-week 28)?
• What is the third trimester (week 29-week 40)?
• How will my baby develop week by week?
• What are the changes that happen to a woman's body during her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy?
• Body aches
• Breast changes
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue, sleep problems
• Heartburn and indigestion
• Hemorrhoids
• Itching
• Leg cramps
• Morning sickness
• Nasal problems
• Numb or tingling hands
• Stretch marks, skin changes
• Swelling
• Urinary frequency and leaking
• Varicose veins
• Stages of Pregnancy - Slideshow
• Pregnancy Myths and Facts FAQs
• Patient Comments: Pregnancy - Signs
• Patient Comments: Pregnancy - Describe Your Experience
• Find a local Obstetrician-Gynecologist in your town

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Pregnancy facts*

*Pregnancy facts Medically Edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

• A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is grouped into three trimesters.
• Symptoms of early pregnancy include the absence of menstrual periods, breast changes, tiredness, nausea, mood swings, or other symptoms.
• A pregnancy test measures the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine or blood.
• Symptoms of late pregnancy can include heartburn, difficulty sleeping, swelling of the ankles or fingers, hemorrhoids, and mild contractions.
• By the end of 37 weeks, a baby is considered full term and its organs are ready to function on their own.
• As you near your due date, your baby may turn into a head-down position for birth. Most babies "present" head down.
• Babies at birth typically weigh between 6 pounds 2 ounces and 9 pounds 2 ounces and are 19 to 21 inches long. Most full-term babies fall within these ranges.

Introduction

Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last normal period. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters (TREYE-mess-turs). Find out what's happening with you and your baby in these three stages.
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