Pregnancy Week by Week

Looking for a week-by-week guide to pregnancy? You're in luck! We've got loads of expert-approved info about each week and trimester, including what's up with your growing baby and what changes to expect for yourself.

You'll find stunning fetal development videos, thousands of articles, and helpful tools like our Due Date Calculator and Baby Names Finder. Meet other parents-to-be in our online community, and get all of this and more in our free pregnancy app. Dive in, and congratulations!

What is the pregnancy period?

The unborn baby spends around 38 weeks in the uterus, but the average length of pregnancy, or gestation, is counted at 40 weeks. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of the woman's last period, not the date of conception which generally occurs two weeks later.

What are the symptoms of a man when a woman is pregnant?

Men 'suffer sympathy pains during pregnancy' Men really do suffer pregnancy symptoms in sympathy with their partners, a study has shown. Fathers-to-be endure cramps, back pain, mood swings, food cravings, morning sickness, extreme tiredness, depression, irritability, fainting and toothache, researchers found.

What is the first stage of pregnancy?

Most pregnancy tests will be positive by the time you've missed your period. Other early pregnancy symptoms include feeling tired, feeling bloated, peeing more than usual, mood swings, nausea, and tender or swollen breasts. Not everyone has all of these symptoms, but it's common to have at least 1 of them.

What are the signs of pregnancy in the first week?

Many early pregnancy symptoms can appear similar to routine pre-menstrual discomforts.

Tender, swollen breasts. Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy.

Fatigue.

Slight bleeding or cramping.

Nausea with or without vomiting.

Food aversions or cravings.

Headaches.

Constipation.

Mood swings.

What is the longest time a woman has been pregnant?

When she delivered a daughter, Penny Diana Hunter, in 1945, the child appeared absolutely normal. This shocked her doctor, who stated that Hunter's last menstrual period had been a staggering 375 days ago. An average pregnancy is 280 days, making this an extra three months that Hunter carried her daughter in the womb.

Can you get your period and still be pregnant?

You can't have your menstrual period while you're pregnant. Some women do have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Some even report intermittent bleeding that seems like a regular period to them. But vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is not the same thing as menstruation.

Can a man have symptoms if his girlfriend is pregnant?

It's like they're flipping us the flightless bird. Allow me to set the record straight: Guys can have pregnancy symptoms, and there's even a clinical term for it. Couvade syndrome is a condition where the father-to-be experiences pregnancy symptoms like weight gain, nausea, insomnia and mood swings.

How can you tell if a girl is pregnant?

The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include:

Missed period. If you're in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant

Tender, swollen breasts

Nausea with or without vomiting

Increased urination

Fatigue.

What is the first sign of pregnancy?

This can cause one of the earliest signs of pregnancy -- spotting and, sometimes, cramping. That's called implantation bleeding. It occurs anywhere from six to 12 days after the egg is fertilized. The cramps resemble menstrual cramps, so some women mistake them and the bleeding for the start of their period

What week do pregnancy symptoms start?

Pregnancy symptoms at 4 weeks. Normally you get your period about 4 weeks from the start of your last period, but if you're pregnant, the clearest sign at this point is a missed period. Many women still feel fine at 4 weeks, but others may notice sore breasts, fatigue, frequent urination, and nausea