Your pregnancy journey

Month-by-Month Pregnancy Guide

Follow your baby's remarkable development and understand the changes in your body throughout each stage of pregnancy.

First Trimester

Months 1-3 (Weeks 1-13)

Early Development

Second Trimester

Months 4-6 (Weeks 14-27)

The Growing Phase

Third Trimester

Months 7-9 (Weeks 28-40+)

The Final Countdown

First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)

Month 1 - Conception and early development 1st Trimester
Month 1

The Beginning

Weeks 1-4

Conception occurs and your baby begins as a tiny cluster of cells. You may not even know you're pregnant yet, but important development is already underway.

Month 2 - Embryonic development 1st Trimester
Month 2

Major Development

Weeks 5-8

Your baby's major organs begin to form. The heart starts beating and facial features begin to develop. Morning sickness may begin.

Month 3 - Fetal stage begins 1st Trimester
Month 3

A Major Milestone

Weeks 9-13

Your baby is now officially a fetus. Fingers, toes, and facial features are distinct. Risk of miscarriage decreases significantly.

Second Trimester (Weeks 14-27)

Month 4 - Second trimester begins 2nd Trimester
Month 4

The Second Trimester

Weeks 14-17

Morning sickness often subsides and energy levels improve. Your baby can now make facial expressions and you may experience the "pregnancy glow".

Month 5 - Feeling movements 2nd Trimester
Month 5

Halfway There

Weeks 18-22

You'll likely feel your baby's first movements! The anomaly scan can reveal your baby's sex. You've reached the halfway point of your pregnancy.

Month 6 - Viability milestone 2nd Trimester
Month 6

Growing Strong

Weeks 23-27

Your baby reaches viability - able to potentially survive outside the womb. Eyes can open and close, and movements become much stronger.

Third Trimester (Weeks 28-40+)

Month 7 - Third trimester begins 3rd Trimester
Month 7

Third Trimester Begins

Weeks 28-32

Your baby's brain develops rapidly and they can respond to light and sound. Braxton Hicks contractions may start as your body prepares.

Month 8 - Final preparations 3rd Trimester
Month 8

The Home Stretch

Weeks 33-36

Your baby continues to gain weight rapidly. Most organs are fully developed. Nesting instincts kick in as you prepare for baby's arrival.

Month 9 - Ready for birth 3rd Trimester
Month 9

The Final Countdown

Weeks 37-40+

Your baby is full-term at 37 weeks. Final preparations for birth occur. Baby drops lower in preparation for delivery and labour signs may begin.

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