Understanding your menstrual cycle, improving fertility, and setting a healthy foundation for pregnancy.
Ovulation occurs, increasing the chance of fertilization; prepare your body and mind.
The sperm meets the egg, forming a zygote; early cellular development begins.
The embryo implants in the uterus; pregnancy tests may start showing positive results.
Baby’s heart starts to beat; mom experiences early pregnancy symptoms such as fatigue and nausea.
Rapid embryonic development occurs; nausea, breast tenderness, and mood swings may intensify.
Baby’s face starts forming, neural tube development progresses; mom may experience heightened emotions.
Limbs are more defined, organs developing; mom may feel more noticeable morning sickness.
Baby starts tiny movements inside the womb; vital organs continue forming.
The embryo officially becomes a fetus; growth continues rapidly.
Baby begins stretching, reflexes form; mom may notice relief from some early symptoms.
Critical development is complete; risk of miscarriage decreases and energy may return to mom.
Mom may feel more energetic; baby grows rapidly and facial features become distinct.
Quickening may begin; baby continues forming essential organs and bones.
Auditory senses develop; mom may start to feel subtle movements.
Baby’s movements become noticeable; mom’s belly begins to round out.
Baby’s skeletal system strengthens; mom may experience backaches or growing belly discomfort.
Detailed ultrasound reveals baby’s growth, position, and gender (if opted).
Baby develops taste buds, skin becomes less transparent; mom may notice more distinct movements.
Midway through pregnancy; many parents schedule anomaly scans.
Mom may feel baby moving more actively in response to sounds or touch.
Facial features more defined; mom may notice increased appetite or fatigue.
Lungs continue maturing; baby movements more coordinated.
If born prematurely, baby has a chance of survival with medical care.
Baby is more active; mom may feel rolling movements.
Eye development progresses; mom may notice rhythmic movement patterns.
Baby continues rapid growth; mom may experience back discomfort and heartburn.
Entering the third trimester; mom may feel fatigue and more frequent baby movements.
Baby becomes more powerful in movements; mom may experience shortness of breath.
Baby’s brain grows quickly; mom may notice Braxton Hicks contractions.
Baby practices breathing and stretches; mom may experience pelvic pressure.
Baby stores fat for temperature regulation after birth.
Baby positions head-down; mom may notice more discomfort.
Baby’s nervous system is nearly complete; mom may experience fatigue and swelling.
Baby organs nearly fully developed; mom prepares mentally for labor.
Baby drops lower into pelvis; mom may feel stronger pelvic pressure.
Labor could start any time; baby continues to gain weight and practice movements.
Baby’s lungs are ready; mom may experience more frequent contractions.
Your due date is close; baby is positioned for birth.
The baby is fully developed; labor can start at any time.