Pregnancy Week by Week
Pregnancy Week by Week
If you have discovered recently that you are pregnant the chances are you want to know what you should expect in your pregnancy week by week. No doubt you have already experienced some of the early signs of pregnancy such as a missed period, swollen breasts, being tired all the time and nausea. You may even have heard about the three stages of pregnancy, the first, second and third trimester and have some understanding of what to expect in each one. Knowing what to expect in your pregnancy week by week can make you feel much more confident and in control of your pregnancy, as can knowing which pregnancy symptoms are normal and which you need to have checked.Pregnancy Week 11
11 Weeks Pregnant 11 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? You only have two more weeks to go before you start your second trimester. Your mood and health will start to improve as you countdown the end of your first trimester. You will be happy to get rid of symptoms like morning sickness. You will usually have your... Read More
Pregnancy Week 12
12 Weeks Pregnant 12 weeks pregnant: what should I expect? It’s finally here, the week that marks the end of your first trimester. You will feel more secure and happy now that you have reached week 12 of your pregnancy. Each progressing week will reduce the risk of miscarriage. You have every reason to be happy. All the... Read More
Pregnancy Week 13
13 Weeks Pregnant 13 weeks pregnant: what should I expect? You are now entering what’s called the second trimester of your pregnancy, congratulations! This is considered the best trimester for pregnant mothers. At this stage you will be feeling more comfortable. You would have said goodbye to morning sickness and your belly won’t be big yet like... Read More
Pregnancy Week 14
14 Weeks Pregnant 14 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? When you are 14 weeks pregnant you will want to look into ante natal classes and start a healthy exercise regime to maintain your weight gain at a steady level. Antenatal classes can be a useful tool for you to socialize with other pregnant women and their families.... Read More
Pregnancy Week 15
15 Weeks Pregnant 15 weeks pregnant: what should I expect? When you are 15 weeks pregnant your energy levels will be up and you will start to feel better. You will start to get excited when you notice your body’s changing shape. You will now be able to enjoy foods that you avoided in the past few weeks.... Read More
Pregnancy Week 16
16 Weeks Pregnant 16 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? By now you would have had at least a couple of check ups to determine the health of your baby. Your doctor would have given you some shots to increase your immunity. If you haven’t had your shots make sure they are up to date. Ask your... Read More
Pregnancy Week 17
17 Weeks Pregnant 17 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? When you are pregnant you have to do things differently than you normally do. You would have heard people tell you ‘don’t lift heavy things’. It’s nice when people do all the heavy lifting for you. When you lift heavy things you put a big stress on your... Read More
Pregnancy Week 18
18 Weeks Pregnant 18 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? Even though your baby would have started moving when you were seven weeks pregnant, you wouldn’t have felt it. If you are a first time mum, this week will be the first time you start to feel your baby’s movements. This is the week you have been... Read More
Pregnancy Week 19
19 Weeks Pregnant 19 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? It’s time to do a little happy dance! You have reached another milestone; you are almost halfway through your pregnancy. If you have a friend who’s pregnant at the same time as you, you might be comparing your belly sizes. It’s natural for you to compare belly sizes... Read More
Pregnancy Week 20
20 Weeks Pregnant 20 weeks pregnant: what can I expect? At 20 weeks you have reached the halfway mark in your pregnancy. The average gestation week is 40 weeks. After 37 weeks you can deliver the baby anytime, the due date you have been given is just a guesstimate. Simply put, after 37 weeks it’s considered you... Read More