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Tracking Your Pregnancy

Tracking Your Pregnancy

Explore the timeline by trimester, or enter your week below:

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First Trimester

Weeks 1-12

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Week 3

Development Begins

Your baby's genetic makeup is forming. Important organ development begins.

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Week 5

Baby's Heartbeat

Your baby's heart begins to beat. You may officially learn you're pregnant!

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Week 7

Your Baby is Growing

Your baby is about the size of a grape! Major organ development continues.

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Week 8

Features Forming

Fingers and toes are developing. Your baby's features are becoming more defined.

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Week 11

First Movements

Your baby can now move, though you likely won't feel it yet. Near the time to start taking supplements.

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Week 12

End of First Trimester

You've completed your first trimester! Many symptoms may start to ease.

About the First Trimester

Explore some important factors to remember when tracking your first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

  1. Increasing your folic acid intake during the first trimester is important to help prevent birth defects known as neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
  2. Your baby is the size of a grape by 8 weeks gestation.
  3. Your baby's placenta is forming. An important organ that acts as a lifeline between you and your baby. At scans you can ask where your placenta is positioned - anterior or posterior - as this may impact when you start to feel baby move.
  4. It is highly recommended to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy for the safety of you and your baby.

Moving Forward:

  1. Remember that you and your baby are unique. Try not to compare your pregnancy to others.
  2. Start practicing sleeping on your side. If you are not a natural side sleeper, it may be wise to start practicing side sleeping now, as it will be very helpful and significantly safer for the baby to be sleeping on your side from 28 weeks onward.
  3. You will be the one who knows your baby best. Don't be afraid to ask questions when meeting with your healthcare providers. You, your baby, and your healthcare providers are a team - remember this moving forward.
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