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Approximate day ofyour last menstrualcycle.
If you smoke, this isthe time to quit.Speak to your doctorabout smokingcessation program.
Speak to your healthcare provider aboutany currentmedications and theirhealth risks todeveloping fetus.
Look at your work andhome environment forpotentialenvironmentalhazards.
Schedule a dentalexam prior topregnancy to takecare of anynecessary dentalwork to avoidunnecessaryexposure to x-rays.
Taking prenatalvitamins now withextra folic acid helpspromote maternaland fetal health andprevent neural tubedefects.
Alcohol and drugs area serious threat fetaldevelopment. Theyshould be avoidedduring pregnancy.
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Getting a healthphysical for you andyour partner prior toconception is helpfulto avoid potentialmedical problems.
Now is the time to talkwith your partnerabout parenting andpregnancy.
Ovulation should beoccurring within thenext several days.Look for increasedmucus in vaginalsecretions.
Caffeine's effect ondeveloping baby isunknown. It is best toavoid caffeine duringpregnancy.
If you have a regularexercise routine,usually there is noreason to stop.
If you haven't found adoctor or midwife,now is a good time tostart looking for one.
Based on a28 day cycle, today isthe approximate dateof conception.
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Once sperm entersegg, the egg splitsand forms nuclei ofovum. Sperm nuceiand ovum nuclei joinand this isfertilization.
Until day 15 baby isconsidered a zygote.
Sex of your baby isdetermined at themoment offertilization.
Zygote is rapidlydividing and issurrounded by thezona pellucida Thezona pellucida holdsthe cells together.
The inner solid ball ofcells is called theblastocyst.
The zona pellucida isreplaced by thetrophoblast.
The zygote is fed byuterine "milk" (orsecretions fromuterine glands) at thistime.
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Between days 7-10from fertilizationimplantation usuallyoccurs.
The amniotic sacbegins to form at thetime of implantation.
The yolk sac andumbilical cord alsobegin to form.
It is possible toreceive positiveresults from a homepregnancy test at thistime, but they aremore accurate iftaken after a missedperiod.
You may be feelingsymptoms ofpregnancy now suchas nausea, fatigue,and breasttenderness.
You may be noticingmore frequenturination andincreased vaginaldischarge.
If you have a 28 daycycle, you shouldnote an absence ofyour menstrual cycletoday.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby is approximately1 mm long.
Your baby is nowcalled an embryo.
Baby's neural tubeforms, heart begins toform, and bloodbegins to circulate.
Moms may noticenasal congestion andnosebleeds duringpregnancy.
Mom's blood volumebegins to increase.Mom's will have 45%more blood by thethird trimester.
Baby's liver begins tofunction.
Mom's feelings aboutpregnancy rangefrom ambivalence,excitement, tonervousness. All arenormal.
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Baby is approximately2 mm long.
Eating dry crackersmay help withmorning sickness.
Mom's should planrest periodsthroughout the day tohelp with fatigue.
Normal weight gainduring pregnancy is25 - 35 pounds.During the 1sttrimester expect a 31/2 - 5 pound gain.
Baby's limb buds arenoticeable now.
Baby's mouth, jaw,and esophagus areforming.
Baby's heartbegins to beat,although only visiblethrough ultrasound
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 4-6 mm.Baby weighs about0.4 grams
Baby's brain beginsto form and cranialnerves are formed.
Baby is C shapednow and has a tail.
Moms may beexperiencing moodswings and/orirritability.
Baby's placentadevelopment begins.
Baby's eyes, ears,mouth, nose, lip,tongue, and teeth areforming.
Moms should expectto have blood workdone or scheduled atfirst prenatalappointment.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 8 mm or0.30 inches. Babyweighs about 0.8grams.
Mom may noticechanges in skinpigmentation duringpregnancy.
Baby's bones beginto form.
Baby's mouth, nose,and lips arerecognizable.
Baby's sex glandsappear.
Moms may findacupuncture helpswith morningsickness.
Baby's fingers andtoes are present,although they maystill be webbed.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 12 mm or0.50 inches. Babyweighs about 1gram.
Baby's external earsare developing
Mom's clothing isprobably getting tightnow.
Washing your faceseveral times a daymay help with skinbreakouts.
Baby's optic nerveand eyelids aredeveloping.
Baby's arms and legsare moving now. Thiswould be visible onultrasound.
You may be able tohear your baby'sheartbeat via doppler.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 20 mm or0.75 inches. Babyweighs about 2grams.
Baby's muscles intrunk, limbs, andhead are developing.
Male and femalegenitalia still look verysimilar.
Development of heartis complete.
Warm or coldcompresses mayhelp with headaches.
Your baby very clearlylooks like a baby now.
Some womenexperience only mildpregnancysymptoms.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 2.5-3.0 cmor 1.2 inches. Babyweighs about 3-5grams or .25ounces.
All organ systemsand externalstructures arepresent now.
Baby's head isalmost half of yourbaby's size.
Your baby's face iswell formed.
Skipping mealsbecause of morningsickness will likelymake nausea worse.Eat small mealsinstead.
You might startwearing somematernity clothesnow.
Pregnant momsrequire more oxygen.They may feel shortof breath.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 3-5 cm or1.2-2.0 inches. Babyweighs about 8grams.
Baby's fingers andtoes begin growingsoft nails.
Baby's intestines aredeveloping.
Baby's bladder sac isformed.
Kegel exercises canhelp curb urinaryincontinence.
Boy babies beginproducingtestosterone.
Congratulations! Youhave completed yourfirst trimester.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 5-6 cm or2.0-2.4 inches. Babyweighs about 14grams or 0.5ounces.
Baby's skin is pinkand delicate.
Baby is makinghormones such asinsulin now.
Baby's liver isproducing bile.
Pregnancy amnesiakicks in. You may findyourself moreforgetful.
Sleeping on your bellyis likely impossible.Try sleeping on yourside.
Using a body pillow atnight may help withdiscomfort.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 7-9 cm or3.0-3.5 inches. Babyweighs about 35grams or 1.25ounces.
Baby's tooth socketsare forming.
Baby's hair folliclesdevelop.
Sleeping with yourhead elevated mayhelp with night timeheartburn.
Exercises performedlaying flat on yourback should beavoided now.
Lamaze, Bradley,Dick-Read, andhypnobirthing arechildbirth methods toconsider.
If you haven't pickedone already, you areprobably looking forbaby names.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 9-10 cm or3.5-4.0 inches. Babyweighs about 50grams or 1.75ounces.
Baby begins to inhaleand exhale amnioticfluid (practicingbreathing).
Morning sickness hashopefullydisappeared.
Baby has meconiumpresent in theintestines now.
Mom may find herskin drier duringpregnancy. Lotionsmay help.
Moms mayexperience legcramps. Make sure tostretch legs whenthey occur.
Some womenexperience carpaltunnel syndromeduring pregnancy.Talk to your doctor ifyou experiencemuscle aches in yourhands and wrist.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 10-11 cm or4-4.3 inches. Babyweighs about 100grams or 3.5 ounces.
Baby may be suckingits thumb.
You may be startingto feel baby movenow. First time momsmay not feel babymove till closer to 20wks.
Baby's sex isdistinguishable now. Ifyou have anultrasound it ispossible to detect thebaby's gender thisearly.
You'll probably beasked if you wantblood work done foralpha fetoproteintesting done (ascreening for neuraltube defects orDown's Syndrome).
Moms may feelfrustrated that you aretoo big for yourregular clothes, butdon't quite fit intomaternity clothes.
There are many oldwive's tales predictingbaby's gender. Tryour gender predictionquiz.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 11 or 12 cmor 5 inches. Babyweighs about100-150 grams or3.5-5.3 ounces.
Baby's eyes and earsare in their properplace now.
Baby's circulatorysystem is completelyfunctional.
Baby's sweat glandsare developing.
Moms may have backpain duringpregnancy. Trywearing a pregnancysupport belt.
If you have otherchildren, try havingthem sit on your lapinstead of carrying orlifting them.
Eating high fiberfoods such as fruits,veggies, and brancereal may help withconstipation.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 13.5 cm or5.3 inches. Babyweighs about150-200 grams or5.3-7.0 ounces.
Fine hair calledlanugo is starting toappear.
Baby's fingerprintsand toeprints areforming.
Baby's teethbeginning to formenamel.
Mom may beexperiencing roundligament pains - painor discomfort on oneor both sides ofabdomen.
Ask your doctor ormidwife for safe overthe countermedications to takefor heartburn.
You probably havebegun shopping forbaby clothes andbaby furniture.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 15 cm or 6inches. Baby weighsabout 250 grams or8.5 ounces.
Baby is sucking andswallowing.
Try talking to yourbaby. Baby can hearyou.
Baby may assumefavorite positions.
Moms may have awhite vaginaldischarge known asleukorrhea.
Moms mayexperience bleedinggums when brushingteeth.
You may have to becreative and trydifferent positionsduring sexualintercourse.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 16 cm or 6.3inches. Baby weighsabout 300 grams or10.5 ounces.
Fetal heartbeat canbe heard withfetoscope.
Baby's skin becomesless transparent.
Baby can graspthings.
Moms should elevatetheir feet and legswhen resting or sittingto help with swelling.
If mom hasdevelopedhemorrhoids icepacks or topicalointments may help.
Now is a good time toregister for childbirthpreparations class.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 18 cm or 7inches. Baby weighsabout 300-350 gramsor 10.5-12.3 ounces.
Vernix, a whitelanolin-like covering,appears on baby toprotect its skin.
You may have had anultrasound and knowyour baby's gender.
Baby's nipples nowappear on mammaryglands.
Dad may becomemore involved inpregnancy.
Moms might havemore vivid dreams ornightmares.
If you are planning tobreastfeed, abreastfeeding class isrecommended.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 19 cm or 7.5inches.Baby weighsabout 350-425 gramsor 12.3-15 ounces.
Baby's eyelashes andeyebrows aregrowing.
Baby's total length(head to toe) isapproximately 10inches.
Baby now sleeps andwakes on asomewhat regularschedule.
A birth plan issomething you mightbe working on.
Some moms will hirea doula or laborassistant for supportduring labor.
During the secondtrimester, moms feelless fatigue and moreenergy.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 20 cm or 7.9inches. Baby weighsabout 425-500 gramsor 15 ounces -1.1pounds.
Baby is starting tomake antibodies.
Dad may be able tosee or feel baby'smovements.
Baby's heartbeat isgetting stronger.
Some moms havedifficultly wearingcontacts duringpregnancy. Thisusually resolves 6wks postpartum.
Moms may start toworry about weightgain. Nutrition duringpregnancy is vital forproper development.
Sex life may beaffected. Dad mayhave fears of hurtingyour or baby. Youmay desire sex moreor sex drive may godown duringpregnancy.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 21 cm or 8.3inches. Baby weighsabout 500-600 gramsor 1.1-1.3 pounds
Bleeding and blurredvision are somedanger sings inpregnancy.
Baby's lungs aredeveloping. Alveoliare forming.
Baby has developeda hand grip reflex andstartle reflex.
Baby is getting biggerand has less spaceto move around.
Mom may beexperiencing BraxtonHicks Contractions.
Dizziness duringpregnancysometimes occurs.Sleeping on your sideis one thing you cando to help.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 22 cm or 8.7inches. Baby weighsabout 600-700 gramsor 1.3-1.5 pounds
Baby's eye iscompletely developedand will open soon.
Baby's skin is red andwrinkled.
More than half ofbaby's born now willsurvive.
Mom may worryabout having signs ofpreterm labor.
Mom is probablylooking forward tobaby shower soon.
If your havingproblems with legcramps, try usingheat.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 23 cm or 9inches. Baby weighsabout 700-800 gramsor 1.5-1.75 pounds.
Baby's total length(head to toe) isapproximately 11inches.
Baby's brain lookslike a mature brainnow.
Alveoli appear in thelungs and beginproducing surfactant.
If you've had a priorcesarean birth youmay be considering aVBAC, vaginal birthafter cesarean.
Mom may noticeincreased shortnessof breath.
More and moremothers areconsidering storingtheir baby's cordblood.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 24 cm or 9.4inches. Baby weighsabout 850-1000grams or 1.8-2.2pounds.
Baby's eyes open. Baby has a stronggrip.
Baby is able to cry. Moms are averaginga 1/2-1 pound weightgain per week now.
Moms may beexperiencing groinpains.
Congratulations youhave finished yoursecond trimester!
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 25 cm or 9.8inches. Baby weighsabout 1000-1100grams or 2.2-2.4pounds.
Mom should startmonitoring fetalmovements throughdaily kick counts.
Baby starts torecognize mom'svoice in thirdtrimester.
If baby is a boy,testes aredescending.
You should be testedfor gestationaldiabetes now.
Braxton Hickscontractions may beincreasing.
You will probablybegin seeing yourhealth care providerevery 2 wks now.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 26 cm or10.2 inches. Babyweighs about1100-1250 grams or2.4-2.75 pounds
Baby is 2/3 it's finalsize.
Baby is picking upbody fat and fillingout.
Baby is able topartially control it'sown bodytemperature now.
Mom may beexperiencingincreased urinationagain.
Talk to your heathcare provider aboutguidelines to callwhen havingcontractions.
Mom may be trying todecide whether or notto circumcise if babyis a boy.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 27 cm or10.6 inches. Babyweighs about1300-1400 grams or2.8-3.1 pounds
Baby's total length(head to toe) isapproximately 15.5inches.
Baby's has rhythmicbreathing, but lungsare still not fullymature.
Baby's eyes respondto light. Baby's bonesare fully developed.
Now is a good time topractice relaxationexercises.
Mom should discussoptions available toher if she shouldneed a cesareansection.
La Leche League is anon-profitorganization thatprovides support forbreastfeeding moms.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 28 cm or 11inches. Baby weighsabout 1500-1600grams or 3.3-3.5pounds
Baby's kicking maybe stronger and morevigorous.
Baby's heart rate isabout 120-160 beatsper minute.
Baby sleeps most ofthe time now and hasperiod of REM sleep.
You may noticeleaking colostrum.
You should reportlack of fetalmovement to yourhealth care providerimmediately.
You may beexperiencing leakingurine or stressincontinence.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 29 cm or11.4 inches. Babyweighs about1700-1800 grams or3.75-4 pounds
Baby begins storingiron, phosphorous,and calcium.
Baby's testicles (if aboy) may be locatedin the scrotal sacnow.
Baby is gainingweight more rapidlynow.
You may be anxiousand restless aboutlabor.
Now is a good time todiscuss with yourhealth care providerbirth control options.
You may be put onbedrest if there aresigns of pretermlabor.
appointment date: time: questions for doctor:
my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 30 cm or11.8 inches. Babyweighs about1900-2000 grams or4.2-4.4 pounds
Baby appears lessred and wrinklednow.
Babies born at thistime have a goodchance of survival,but will require extracare.
Baby's kidneys arefully developed.
Headaches, blurredvision and excessiveswelling are signs ofpreeclampsia.
Moms mayexperience increasedshortness of breath.
It's a good idea totake rings off duringthe third trimester ifyou are havingproblems withswelling.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 31 cm or12.2 inches. Babyweighs about2100-2250 grams or4.6-5 pounds
Baby is becomingincreasingly crampedfor space, but is stillvery active.
Many baby's eyes areblue at birth, butchange colors later.
Dress in layers if youfind yourself feelinghotter than usual.
Your sex drive maydecrease during thethird trimester.
Drinking more waterwill help withswelling.
Witch hazelcompresses mayhelp withhemorrhoids.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 33 cm or 13inches. Baby weighsabout 2350-2550grams or 5.2-5.6pounds
Baby should beturned head downand preparing forbirth.
Baby's lanugo hair isstarting to disappear.
During the last wks ofpregnancy it would bebest not to do anylengthy travels.
Babies need a rearfacing carseat totravel home from thehospital.
If your still havingdifficulty coming upwith a name try ourbaby namedatabase.
Talk to your healthcare provider aboutpain relief optionsduring labor.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 34 cm or13.4 inches. Babyweighs about2600-2750 grams or5.7-6 pounds
Baby's fingernailsreach the end offingers.
Now is a good time topack your bag for thehospital.
Don't forget to have acamera packed.
Baby's total length(head to toe) isapproximately 18.5inches.
Group B strep is a labtest that is commonlydone between 35-37wks.
You will start havingonce a weekappointments now.
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my weight: blood pressure:
fetal hearbeat: fundal height:
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 35 cm or13.8 inches. Babyweighs about2850-2950 grams or6.3-6.5 pounds
Both boy and girlbabies may haveswollen breasts whenborn.
Increased mucusyvaginal discharge iscommon in the lastfew wks ofpregnancy.
Bloody show is onesign of labor.
False labor is fairlycommon. It is alwayssafer to go in and bechecked.
You may have avaginal exam tocheck for dilation andeffacement.
Babies born now areconsidered full term.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 35-36 cm or13.8-14.2 inches.Baby weighs about3000-3100 grams or6.6-6.8 pounds
Baby girls will have apink or mucousyvaginal dischargeduring the first fewdays after birth.
You are cleaning likeyour mother in law iscoming for a visit(other wise known asnesting).
Backaches andmenstrual typecramps may be earlysigns of labor.
Increased pelvicpressure is anothersign of early labor.
Make a phone list ofeveryone that needsto be called afterbirth. Better yet, setup a phone tree withfamily and friends.
If you don't havesomeone to help afterbaby is born, freezeup some mealsahead of time so youwon't have to cookright away.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 36-37 cm or14.2-14.6 inches.Baby weighs about3200-3250 grams or7-7.2 pounds.
Baby's skin is pinkand smooth now.
If baby's head is notdownward, you mayhave a cesareanbirth.
Walking may help toencourage labor.
A list of positiveaffirmations may behelpful during labor.
It's a good idea to putbaby's carseat in thecar now so it doesn'tget forgotten.
Diarrhea, nausea,and indigestion are allpossible signs ofearly labor.
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Baby's crown to rumplength is 37-38 cm or14.6-15 inches. Babyweighs about3400-3450 grams or7.5-7.6 pounds
You may have asudden burst ofenergy.
Only a little more than10% of women'swater breaks beforethe onset of labor.
Non stress tests areusually done if babygoes past its duedate.
Baby's total length(head to toe) isapproximately 21.5inches.
Your doctor will likelyschedule an inductionif you go past 41-42wks.
Congratulations youhave reached yourdue date!
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my weight: blood pressure:
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