Pregnancy Calendar

If you have missed your two periods and often feel dizzy spells, nausea & vomiting then you can predict that you are pregnant. Hang on! Before spreading this news to everyone consult with your practitioner. It will help you to avoid from the false pregnancies. If you are confirmed with the pregnancy you will be curious in knowing every stage of yourself and of course your baby. To assist you we have gathered all information under this site.

Through this pregnancy calendar we educate your pregnancy progress for both mom and baby week by week. We have included the information from the day 1 up to the due date of your pregnancy.

You may be interested in knowing your due date. Let’s find out that through a simple calculation. Try to remember when you had your last menstrual period. Take that’s last day and see which is the day that comes after 40 weeks. So it is your Expected delivery date (EDD).

Week by week description includes all the discomforts and developments that occur for both the mom and baby as the pregnancy progresses.

Remember only 4 % of the women is actually giving birth to the child exactly on the Expected delivery date. Others may give a birth 2 weeks earlier or later.

Your pregnancy is stated in three trimesters.

Trimester 1 : Week 1 to Week 12

Trimester 2 : Week 13 to Week 28

Trimester 3 : Week 29 up to the birth of child.

To illustrate how your baby is developing every week we have included some pictures too! Enjoy reading and congratulations for your 40 weeks of journey!

Baby Development complete cycle

Now let a quick journey from week 1 to week 10 of your pregnancy cycle

Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4
Probably it will be your last period and of course this time you confirmed with the pregnancy. It is a good idea if you have some thin like Preconceptional health planning. You can consume prenatal vitamin, along with 0.4 mg of folic acid. It will protect you from the neural tube defects. It is suggested to quit the birth control pills, alcohol and tobacco (even second hand smoke). it is good to avoid too much of x-rays.	Your uterine is just started to thickening to carry the baby and this is the time for occurrence of ovulation. Some women may experience a feel of ovulation along with a single sided pain. It is known as mittleschmerz. (Literally, this means middle pain). It is the time for you to know about the medical history of your entire family. Nearly 75% of complications that occurs during your pregnancy and birth can be known in advance during the very first visit.	Now the eggs are ovulated at the same time it is exposed to sperm. When the egg is embedded in the uterus you may find a small spotting of blood. It is called as implantation bleeding. Don’t get panic! In this stageYour body is about to release Early Pregnancy Factor (EPF) which prevents your body from being see the baby as an invader.	Now by means of urine pregnancy test can figure out the total amount of the pregnancy hormone and hCG can be measured. You are probably beginning to feel tired, urinate more frequently, you will get tired often. You will experience mood swings, swollen breasts. These are a sign that confirms the pregnancy.It is suggested to stay away from all environmental hazards. This 1st trimester plays a vital role in the formation of your baby. You should avoid alcohol. You should get rid of from the smoking habit smoke and street drugs. If you don’t follow have healthy eating habits, then start now.

Month 2

From this your baby will undergo through some significant improvements. So enjoy reading about your baby’s progress too.

Week 5	Week 6	Week 7	Week 8
MotherIn this fifth week of your pregnancy you will always feel sleepy. In fact a nice sleep will assist the breast soreness. In this stage some women may experience headache. It is due to the rise in hormones.This headache and sleepy feel are not common for everyone. It is possible for some women who do not experience any of these symptoms. Still it is nothing to worry about for that. But if you feel a sudden lose in your pregnancy symptoms it is good idea to visit your care provider once.BabyYour baby’s heart will start to beat.	MotherYour nausea will become worse than ever. Because in this week your hormone levels rises to very high which is technically known as morning sickness .but it doesn’t mean you will get this only in mornings it can occur in any time of the day. Your breasts will feel heavy and the areola will get very darker.Try to avoid changing the cat litter. It will bring the risk of toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis will create problems with your pregnancy.BabyNow baby will grow about 4-6 mm	MotherYou can feel a nice change in your face. It’s just because of your hormone changes. Even though you get a feel of a teenager remember you are two now.You can get so many early pregnancy classes that assist you and your partner about the pregnancy transition. For more info you can Contact your local hospital, midwives, birth centers and childbirth educators. They will give you the knowledge about currently available classes.BabyYour baby’s hand plate starts to appear	MotherWell, You are in your eighth week of pregnancy. Some practitioners schedule even the first visit only now. Because at this time probably you might miss 2 periods. This scheduled plan decreases the amount of false pregnancies and miscarriages. So Many things will be tested in this first prenatal visit.Every practitioner may have a different schedule. Here after your every visit will not be in such lengthier as your first one. In this stage you can ask and get clear with your lengthy list of questions.BabyBaby’s hind brain will be more apparent. Length 8-11 mm CR

Month 3

Week 9	Week 10	Week 11	Week 12
MotherYou may have a feel like stuffy nose. Nasal congestion and of course nose bleeds are very casual at the time of pregnancy. You can use a vaporizer or humidifier to decrease the causes of these symptoms. Continuously you will feel tired and nauseated. You may feel giddy. Giving the birth to the child is not an easy one.BabyYour baby will length to 13-17 mm CR and have gained 1 gram	MotherEven in this 10th week of your pregnancy you will feel tired and nauseated. But hang on! There are only countable weeks to go ahead. Abdomen part will start to pooch out; mostly it is from bowel distension rather than the uterus. You will lose your waistline .Don’t forget to measure your belly & waist. You can Compare later to have much fun!BabyThe baby is now in fetal period. Toes and external ears are started to form.Eyes were opened.	MotherWeight gain should be given with much importance during pregnancy. During this pregnancy time some women may lose weight and will become perfect, especially if they were not well. Very few will maintain the same they neither gain weight nor lose. But some will gain up to 10+ pounds. The key factor is a healthy diet.Whatever it is you should keep your eye on nutrition. Not on weight. Although you are now eating for your baby too, you should have a count. In this pregnancy time women needs only 300-500 calories extra per day.BabyFinger nails begins to appear. Now the head size will seem half of the body size.	MotherFrom this your 12^thweek, you are released from your tiredness and nausea. Some women will feel the same for a while. But don’t worry. In this stage Your abdomen will start to grow bigger. Especially if it is not your first pregnancy.In this time your placenta will start to take the control over the hormone production. If you are the one who is suffering from the corpus luteum cysts then just relax. Your problem will start to disappear by now. They may begin to dissolve now.BabyNow your baby weight : 14 gramsLength :3.4 Inches

Month 4

Week 13	Week 14	Week 15	Week 16
MotherIt is time for you to begin your second trimester! Normally it is peak time for mothers to take the pride. You will have more energy now. In fact from this time you will feel really pregnant.I have seen Some people who delay the news until this time. Are you one among them? Then just think the different ways to spread this happy news. Probably in this time fathers and the rest of the family members will get involved more with the mother as they feel more real.BabyAll 2o teethes were get formed this time.You baby will weighs about one ounce.	MotherThe changes in your body due to hormonal changes will become more reveal. Mostly it will be skin changes. But these changes can have the ability of revealing how you use make up in real. You can find a dark line down to the middle of your abdomen. Your areola (nipple part of breasts) will become darker and larger. In this stage your uterus size will be the size of a grapefruit.BabyThe baby’s length is about 12.5 CMS .It produce urine into the amniotic fluid. It also learns to breath as well,	MotherYour heart starts its oxygen supply to the baby. Now you heart is dealing with 20% more blood when compare to its normal time. Actually your heart increases this output rate throughout the pregnancy until it reaches 30-50%. Your clothes maternity clothes. The maternal blood screening technically known as Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) may be conducted now.BabyThe baby is now reaches to 70 grams. Heart used to handle 25% of blood.Hair out of scalp has started to develop now.	MotherIn this 12th month you will actually starts to feel the baby move. If it is not your first child or you are not thin then you may not feel this as of now. Definitely. If you are very thin. Usually you will have this feel before a month of your past pregnancy time . It is because you can figure out your feel now. 1^sttime mothers will recognize this fetal movement until 22-24 weeks of their pregnancy. This first movement is known as “quickening.” It will also assist in deciding your due date.BabyBaby’s ear has finished moving to the head from neck. Nails are well groomed. Now Baby’s length will be 6.3 inches and weigh up to 85 grams.

Month 5

Week 17	Week 18	Week 19	Week 20
MotherIn this 17th week your uterus will be in the middle of pubic bone & navel. Secretions all around the body will give a rise because of the increased volume of blood. You will get sweat more. You may be struggle with the increased vaginal discharge. But don’t worry these all problems will get over once you give a birth to baby.BabyNo new significant structures have created in this stage. But it almost started to store brown fat to maintain the body heat.	MotherYou can’t have a nice sleep since your baby grows. Try to sleep with pillows and arrange it in a way that gives a more comfortable sleeping position. It is suggested to urinate before you going to bed.Now you are ready to choose a baby name. Choose a name that is not seem in your family ever. Look for the combination of girls and boys names. Whether it may be a boy or girl, it’s a boon know?BabyNow finger tips are formed well. Now The baby weighs to 198 grams.	MotherIt’s a great time for you to attend some childbirth classes. It provides a way to educate you with the knowledge of pregnancy and child birth. So many different classes will be out i your city. Choose one that best suits to your schedule.Some classes may be conducted for few hours in a week and extend up to some week while others will get finish in just 2 or 3 days.BabyThis week is very important for the baby growth. Now it will weigh around 227 grams	MotherCongrats! Now you have crossed nearly half of your pregnancy period. few people may have trouble in breathing since the lungs are cramped. But no way you have to hang on this until you see the new born !If you are a first time pregnant mother then you will experience this just before 4-6 weeks or will not experience this at all until labor.BabyNow you may feel the sleep and wake up timing of your baby now. Now itsWeigh about 10 ounces or 283 grams with the length of 9.8 inches.

Month 6

Week 21	Week 22	Week 23	Week 24
MotherThis is the stage when everyone has started to make their guesses on the sex of your baby. It may b e fun or annoying but tries to take it in a positive manner.BabyYour will be able to move all around the amniotic fluid. By the end of trimester the baby will start to settle, normally in a head down position. But 3- 4% of babies will continue to be in a breech position. Baby weight will be below 13 ounces or 369 grams.	MotherUp to this second trimester you will feel active and enthused .Suppose you are experiencing with aches it’s better to consult your doctor to for remedies.Depending upon the gender of the baby you are caring you will feel different changes in your body.BabyThis week your baby will develop eye brows. Weight is about 15 ounces. Height will be 27.5 cms or 10.8	MotherAt the time of your appointments the practitioner will examine your abdomen. By this test they used to identify the baby position. Your fundal height will be identified by using the tape measure. It’s a way of knowing your baby growth. Don’t worry for the bid or small measures. Although you have a slight variation its nothing to worry about.BabyIn this stage your baby nails are almost formed. Now your baby may weight from 1 – 2 pounds.	MotherNow you can know your baby’s day and night. Be aware of premature labor. It’s very common in summer seasons. Don’t forget to take lot of water.BabyNow your baby is almost formed and it starts to save the brown fat in your body to preserve the heat. If a baby born at this time its survival can be ensured with the greatest care. Definitely it needs to be in Intensive Care Unit for so many moths.

Month 7

Week 25

Week 26

Week 27

Week 28

MotherNow you are in your 25^thweek of your frequency. Many of the women feel really good. At this stage you will require to consult your practitioner very frequently. Just decide where to allocate a room for your new born’s sleeping.BabyNow the baby’s weigh is up to 1 pound 9 ounces. In grams it is 709 grams.Baby’s bores used to harder and harder.

MotherNow you can feel the baby’s movements very well BabyVeins are become more apparent via baby’s skin. Now it can in fact feel and hear you and its surroundings.

It can heart beat and other body functions. It will even jump during the unexpected noises. You can feel its jump.

MotherAround this time you will gain a weight gradually. It will be carried over up to 36th months. This weight will be added up in many places. If your normal breast weight is 7 ounce during pre- pregnancy, now it will be doubled like 14 ounces each. BabyNow baby weight will become 900 grams or 2 pound. Her/His skin seems wrinkled since it is floating in water all the time.

Mother Now you are in your 3^rd trimester. You may need to consult your practitioner like 2 weeks once. Probably your breasts started to leak the Colostrums.BabyAt this stage baby is about to develop the eye lashes.Pre mature babies born at this time have a greater chance of survival with technology advancements.

Month 8

Week 29

Week 30

Week 31

Week 32

MotherYour body and baby are growing hand in hand. With the help of proper Nutrition, Sufficient Exercise and rest you can overcome the discomforts at your back and legs. BabyAlmost your baby equips itself to see the outside world. By this time it is learned to regulate its body temperature. Babies bone marrow is now started to produce red blood cells.Baby used to urinate half a liter per day.

MotherAt this point of time your exercise will help you to maintain the stamina and strength for the baby birth. If you do not used to do exercises until before this week it is advisable to do little.You can either have a short walk or take up a swim for shorter distance BabyUterus is not in fact a dark place. It will be some times dark and sometimes light. NowYou can very well know your babies sleep and wake up process.

Try to use Braxton Hicks Contractions to apply the things you have learned in child birth class.

MotherYou may have experience problems like leg cramps and heartburn.Countable number if women will not experience any discomforts until now.The reason is their exercising habit, immunity power and so on. Cross your hands to be one of them. BabyNow your baby gain weight up to 1.5 kilograms i.e., 3 pounds & 5 Ounces.

MotherYou may have question in your mind like how much painful the labor will be?Answer is different for different people. 10% of the women experiences extreme pain while other 10% don not experience any pain at all.Rest 80% falls somewhere in the middle of these ends.BabyWrinkles on the baby’s face is about to disappear in this week. It may have lot of hair.

Now its weight will be 11 ounces that is 1.7 kilo grams and total length will be 15.8 Inches.

Month 9

Week 33	Week 34	Week 35	Week 36
MotherNow you will be able to distinguish between the baby’s elbow and knee. You may feel some small bumps due the baby hick ups. Don’t get panic.BabyNow the baby weight will be 1.8 kilo grams.	MotherIn this 34^thweek you can feel that your body Is getting ready to give a birth.At this stage milk from the breasts are activated.BabyBaby is well formed now with the total weight of 2 kilo grams and the length of 16.8 inches.	MotherAt this point of time you will lost your sleep due to so many physical reasons BabyNow the baby’s organ system gives a final touch before making it to see this outside world.Possibilities are there for your baby to reach its 18 inches. This is the total measure from the head to toe.	MotherMostly baby’s reaches head down position at this stage.If you baby Is still in breech don’t worry. We have so many ways to turn your baby that includes exercises as well.If exercise fails with it then your practitioner may suggest you to undergo external cephalic versionBabyNow the baby will comfort itself in a good position in to your pelvis. So you can breathe easily.

Month 10

Week 37	Week 38	Week 39	Week 40
MotherNow Your pregnancy has got the “term” pregnancy in this stage. BabyNow the baby learns to breathe with the amniotic fluid	MotherYou won’t put up with weight any further.BabyIn this stage the baby adds up nearly 28 grams in a daily basis.	MotherIf your labor has begun there are some easy ways to predict.Abnormal appetite, weight loss are someBabyAt this point of time Umbilical cords will be covered around baby’s neck and it will be in the total length of 22 inches approximately. the Vernix that seemed until now on the baby’s skin will be gone now.	MotherCongratulations! Finally you are going to give a birth at this stage.At a maximum 4% of women delivers a baby exactly on their due date. Rest may give a birth couple of weeks earlier or later. BabyAfter some 40 weeks of long journey, the baby finally arrives in to this world. Until now it has received the immune power from the Umbilical cords from now on wards the baby is going to get from your breast milk.