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The development of the embryo begins from the moment the sperm
and egg meet in the Fallopian tube. Immediately after the egg
has been penetrated, it starts to divide. It divides repeatedly
while it travels along the fallopian tube to the uterus. This
journey takes about one week. By this time, the egg has become
a mass of cells called a blastocyst. When the blastocyst reaches
the uterus it starts embedding itself into the uterus lining
and gets a new source of nutrition by opening into your blood
vessels. During this stage, you do not know yet that you are
pregnant because you have not missed a period yet. During the
second week of the fertilized egg's life the mass of cells begin
to form into an amniotic sac, the beginning of the embryo and
another group of cells become the placenta. At this point, you
are about one week past the date you expected your period and
you are suspecting you may be pregnant and perhaps you have done
already a pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy.
WEEK 5
Although the embryo is now 3 weeks old, pregnancy is dated medically
from the first day of your last period so you are now considered
5 weeks pregnant. You are one week past the date of your expected
period. Your breasts are slightly enlarged and tender. You may
have a slight backache or even abdominal pain may occur and give
you the idea that your period is about to come. The embryo is
now about 2 mm long and is visible to the naked eye. The spine,
head and trunk are beginning to take shape. At this stage, the
embryo looks like a tiny seahorse.
WEEK 6
The embryo has rudimentary eyes and ears, a brain and a heart,
which is already beating. Tiny limb buds are beginning to appear
and its blood circulation is beginning to function.
You may be feeling sick in the mornings and you may need to pass
urine more often than usual.
WEEK 7
Your baby is now about 1-3 centimeters long. His limb buds are
developing rapidly and look like tiny arms and legs but the hands
and feet are no more than ridges yet. The baby has visible lips
and nostrils.
You may feel dizzy at times, especially when you have to stand
for a long time.
WEEK 8
All the major organs of your baby have formed now though they
are not fully developed yet. Eyes and ears are growing now. The
heart is beating strongly. When you have an ultrasound during
this time, you can see the fetal heart pulsating.
You may dislike certain foods. Many women go off coffee during
pregnancy, especially in the first months. Likewise, you may
desire foods you normally do not like. Your breast are enlarged
and the areola becomes darker and develops little nodules (Montgomery's
tubercles). Start wearing an adjustable well supporting bra.
WEEK 9
The baby is moving now although you will not be able to feel
this yet for quite some time. His fingers and toes are developing
and knees and elbows appear. The weight of the baby at this point
is about 2 grams. The head is huge in relation to its body.
You may have some light vaginal discharge. This is normal as
long as it is not itchy or painful. Your gums may be softening
or even bleeding because of the pregnancy hormones. Take care
of your oral hygiene and visit your dentist at least a few times
during your pregnany.
WEEK 10
Your baby is now 4-5 cm long and weighs about 5 grams. The umbilical
cord is formed. The placenta begins to produce progesterone but
the baby does not rely on the placenta for nourishment yet. This
will be around the 12th week. Your uterus has the size of an
orange now although it does not show yet.
WEEK 11
Your baby is now about 5.5-cm long and weighs 10 grams. It's
testicles or ovaries have been formed as well as all major organs.
These organs will not develop much further but will only continue
to grow during the rest of the pregnany. Now the baby is relatively
safe from the risk of developing congenital abnormalities. Your
baby is now classified as a fetus and not longer as an embryo.
Any morning sickness you may have had should be disappearing
from now on. The amount of blood that circulates through your
body has started to increase. Your breathing is more rapid during
pregnancy and you may find that you are sweating more than usual
due to the extra blood in your system. This is all normal and
nothing to worry about.
WEEK 12
Your baby is now about 6,5 cm long and weighs about 18 grams.
His head is becoming more rounded and the face is completely
formed. Toes and fingers are formed and nails are beginning to
grow. The baby is moving it's limps but you can not feel this
movements yet.
WEEK 13
Any complaints of tiredness you may have had will be disappearing
from now on. You will probably feel energetic and active. Your
baby is now completely formed. From now on he will be growing
and growing until he is mature enough to be born. The baby is
now about 7.5 cm and weighs 30 grams.
WEEK 14
Hair starts to appear on your baby's head and it has eyebrows
now as well. During antenatal visits, you will be able to hear
your baby's heartbeat.
Your uterus is now so enlarged that it begins to protrude out
of your pelvis. Your clothes will be getting too tight for you
but it is not necessary to wear maternity clothes yet. Do not
cram yourself into too tight clothing. Buy some comfortable loose
clothes with an elastic waist.
WEEK 15
Your baby is growing rapidly now. The neck has lengthened and
his head is not so bent on the chest. The baby drinks some of
the amniotic fluid and can pass urine. The placenta is working
now and the baby receives all it's nourishment from it.
WEEK 16
Your baby is now about 16-cm long and weighs 35 grams. During
a scan, you can see the baby's head and body and you may see
the baby moving. It is exercising all his limbs, kicking and
moving about. This is the earliest stage at which you may feel
the baby moving. It feels like there is a butterfly in your belly.
However, do not worry if you don't feel anything yet. If this
is your first baby, you are likely to feel the first movements
a bit later.
WEEK 17
The baby is covered with a fine down, called lanugo. The baby
is also covered with vernix, a greasy substance that protects
his skin. Its face gets features that are more human although
the eyes are still large and spaced far apart. Your waistline
starts to disappear and your nose may feel congested. Some women
even experience nosebleeds. You may also have an increase in
vaginal discharge.
WEEK 18
Your baby is now about 20 cm long and moving actively. He is
kicking, grasping and sucking, some babies suck their thumb.
If this is your first baby, you will probably feel the baby moving
inside you by now.
WEEK 19
The baby is still swimming around in a large amount of amniotic
fluid. He is growing rapidly, both in length and weight. It makes
some very active movements that can be felt by you. You will
probably notice that there are times when your baby seems to
be asleep and other times when he's moving about a lot.
WEEK 20
The baby is now 25 cm long, half as long as it will be at delivery
and weighs about 340 grams. Your belly is growing now and it
defenitely shows that you are pregnant.
WEEK 21
Some women experience heartburn during pregnancy. If you do,
ask your doctor for some antacid tablets. While you move around
during the day, your baby seems often asleep, rocked asleep by
your movements. When you lie down he often wakes up and starts
kicking.
WEEK 22
The baby weighs about 450 grams. He is still moving about freely
in the amniotic fluid. Your belly is growing and your chest is
expanding to make space for the growing baby.
WEEK 23
You may be able to see your baby's movements and when you place
your hand on your belly you can feel him kicking and moving about.
Your partner will enjoy feeling the baby too. Many women have
trouble sleeping when they are getting heavier. Using some extra
pillows for support may help. A massage with aromathic oils just
before going to sleep is relaxing as well.
WEEK 24
Your baby is about 32 cm long now and weighs 500 grams. You can
feel different parts of the baby's body through your abdominal
wall. Your uterine muscle is stretching and you may feel a pain
sometimes at the side of your tummy. The top of your uterus reaches
to just above your navel.
WEEK 25
You may notice that your baby reacts to loud noises or to music.
You may need to go to the toilet more often than usual because
your baby is pressing against your bladder.
WEEK 26
You are putting on weight regularly. You may notice that you
are putting on weight on your buttocks as well as your belly.
The baby's skin is gradually changing; it is becoming opaque
instead of transparant. His skin is still much wrinkled but is
protected by the layer of vernix.
WEEK 27
The baby is growing rapidly and is almost filling all the available
space in the uterus. At some time during the seventh month, most
babies turn upside down. When you see your baby's movements on
your belly, you may be ably to distinguish the different body
parts, bottom, foot or knee.
WEEK 28
Your baby is now legally viable. That means he is capable of
independent life, although his lungs are not mature yet. If your
baby would be born during this time he would be premature, but
would have a good chance of survival. The baby is now 38cm long
and weighs about 900 grams.
WEEK 29
You are now in your third trimester. This trimester affects each
woman differently. Some women feel tired and exhausted and wish
the birth to be over. Other women remain active and energetic
as before. Now may be a good time to start shopping for the things
you need to buy for your baby. If you postpone it much longer,
you may be too heavy to enjoy your shopping spree.
WEEK 30
You may notice some colostrum leaking from your breasts. This
is normal, don't start squeezing it out. It's important to wear
a well supporting bra. If you are planning to breastfeed your
baby, you could buy a few adjustable nursing bras. Your belly
is heavy now and you should always try to maintain good posture
to avoid getting a backache. Don't slouch on the couch as you
used to do but make sure your back is well supported. Some women
prefer to sit on the floor tailor style with their back supported
against a chair or couch.
WEEK 31
Your baby's head is now in proportion with the rest of his body.
You may feel pressure on your diaphragm, stomach and intestines.
To relieve this pressure temporarely stretch your arms upwards.
Like this, you are lifting your ribs off your expanding uterus.
Your baby's weight is now about 1800 grams.
WEEK 32
The baby is now perfectly formed. He only needs some lung surfactant
and a layer of body fat before he is ready to be born. Sometimes
your baby may move in a spasmodical manner. This is usually because
your baby has an attack of hiccups. You may be getting breathless
when climbing stairs or taking long walks. Do not over exert
yourself. Take a rest when your body asks for it.
WEEK 33
Your baby is by now too big to be swooping around in the amniotic
fluid and stays more or less in one position, usually head down
by now. The movements you feel now are prods and kicks. They
may be so vigorous that they make you catch your breath!
WEEK 34
You are probably attending antenatal classes by now. Try to practice
the relaxation techniques and breathing exercises at home. They
will help you to relax during labour and you will be better able
to cope with the contractions. They can help you during the rest
of your pregnancy to relax and to cope with any aches and pains
you may have.
WEEK 35
The baby measures about 44cm now and weighs around 2.5 kg. Your
baby's skin is smooth now and his body has plumped out. When
the baby is awake his eyes are open and he can differentiate
between light and dark. By the end of this week clinic visits
are probably every week.
WEEK 36
Your baby is almost fully mature. Any time now he may descend
into your pelvis. Once the baby has engaged you may find that
your breathing becomes easier and the pressure on your diaphragm
is less. You may need to pass urine more often because the uterus
is now pressing against your bladder. The last few weeks of pregnancy
may be tiring and you may be anxious for the birth to be over.
Make sure you have an overnight bag packed for the hospital.
Your baby is now about 50cm long and weighs anywhere from 2.5
to 4.5 kg.
WEEK 37
If your baby is born at this time, your baby has an excellent
chance of survival. Your baby may be moving less now. You will
probably feel less big body movements, especially after he has
engaged, because there is no longer enough room in the uterus.
You may only feel the kicking of his legs and arm movements.
You should feel some movement every day though.
WEEK 38
Your baby's bowel contains meconium, a black sticky substance
that will be his first bowel movement after birth. Some babies
excrete the meconium during birth. Your Braxton Hicks contractions
may be quite strong during this time and you may even confuse
them for the real ones. Real labour contractions however increase
in strenght and frequency over time.
WEEK 39
Your baby is ready to be born. The long awaited day is near and
soon you will be holding your baby in your arms. Your baby has
lost his lanugo hair although you may still find some at his
back and on his forehead. Your baby's eyes will be blue at birth
but this can change in the weeks to come.
WEEK 40
Any day now your labour may start. Do not worry if your baby
is not born exactly on his due date. The due date is only a statistic
means. Only 5 % of the babies are born exactly on their due dates.
Some babies arrive a bit earlier, others a bit later, but they
do arrive! So, much luck and happiness with the new baby in your
life!
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