Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, Week by Week Pregnancy brings new changes and developments. It's an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time mothers. Understanding the symptoms, baby development, and body changes that occur each week can help mothers-to-be prepare for the arrival of their little ones. In this article, we'll take a look at the changes that happen in each week of pregnancy.

Your Unborn Baby's Development: Week by Week of Pregnancy

Your Unborn Baby's Development: Week by Week of Pregnancy

Week 1-4: The Beginning of Pregnancy

During the first four weeks of pregnancy, there aren't many visible changes. However, some women may experience symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, and tender breasts. The baby is only about the size of a poppy seed at this point, and implantation has just occurred.

Week 5-8: Early Embryonic Development

At five weeks, the baby is about the size of an apple seed. The heart begins to beat, and the baby's brain, spinal cord, and other organs begin to form. Morning sickness may start to set in, and some women may experience food aversions or cravings. By eight weeks, the baby is about the size of a raspberry, and facial features, limbs, and organs are starting to develop.

Week 9-12: Growing and Developing

The baby is about the size of a plum at nine weeks, and fingers and toes start to form. The baby's bones are beginning to harden, and the digestive system is starting to function. By twelve weeks, the baby is about the size of a lime, and the sex organs are starting to develop. Some women may start to show a small baby bump, and fatigue and morning sickness may start to ease up.

Week 13-16: Feeling More Like a Baby

During these weeks, the baby is about the size of an avocado at thirteen weeks, and facial expressions are starting to form. The baby's muscles are developing, and the limbs are becoming more coordinated. By sixteen weeks, the baby is about the size of an apple, and the eyes and ears are moving into their correct positions. Some women may start to feel the baby's movements, which are called quickening.

Week 17-20: Getting Bigger

At seventeen weeks, the baby is about the size of a pear, and the baby's fat stores are starting to develop. This time the baby's heartbeat can be heard with a stethoscope. By twenty weeks, the baby is about the size of a banana, and the baby's hair is starting to grow. The mother may start to feel more frequent and noticeable movements.

Week 21-24: Viability and Development

The baby is about the size of a cantaloupe at twenty-one weeks, and the baby's lungs are starting to develop. By twenty-four weeks, the baby is about the size of an ear of corn, and the baby's skin is becoming less translucent. The baby's taste buds are forming, and the baby may start to suck their thumb.

Week 25-28: Final Trimester Begins

During these weeks, the baby is about the size of an eggplant at twenty-five weeks, and the baby's brain is starting to form more complex connections. By twenty-eight weeks, the baby is about the size of a butternut squash, and the baby's eyes are beginning to open. Some women may start to experience Braxton Hicks contractions, which are practical contractions.

Week 29-32: Rapid Growth

At twenty-nine weeks, the baby is about the size of a pineapple, and the baby's bones are becoming harder. The baby's movements may start to slow down due to the limited space in the uterus

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