Pregnancy: Conception – Maternity – Trimester
Week 2 of pregnancy: ovulation conception timing and preparation for implantation

Week 2 of pregnancy: ovulation conception timing and preparation for implantation

Why week 2 is counted before conception Pregnancy is based on the day of the period, often abbreviated as LMP. This convention is used because the exact day of ovulation and is not always known, while the period is usually easier to identify. As a result, the two s of a dated pregnancy occur before […]

Week 1 of pregnancy: how it is calculated and what is happening in your body

Week 1 of pregnancy: how it is calculated and what is happening in your body

Why Week 1 is counted before you are actually pregnant The phrase “Week 1 of pregnancy” is a medical dating convention rather than a statement that an is already developing. In most spontaneous pregnancies, occurs around , typically about two s the first day of the ]] in a 28-day cycle. Because many do not […]

What to Expect at 3 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 3 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Two Ways of Counting Pregnancy Weeks Pregnancy length is measured either by obstetric dating or embryonic dating. Because ovulation usually occurs…

What to Expect at 40 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 40 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Early Signs of Labor At 40 weeks, labor can begin at any time. Common signs include: Labor is considered full-term from…

What to Expect at 39 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 39 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Early Signs of Labor At 39 weeks, several signs may indicate that labor is near: The last two signs—mucus plug discharge…

What to Expect at 38 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 38 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Signs of Impending Labor Maternal Changes and Sensations Fetal Development Common Discomforts Vaginal Discharge and Warning Signs Fetal Movements Monitoring Potential…

What to Expect at 37 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 37 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Gestational Age and Duration Using obstetric calculations, 37 weeks marks the beginning of the tenth month of pregnancy. Although commonly believed…

What to Expect at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Maternal Sensations at 36 Weeks Abdominal Changes and Fetal Movements Fetal Development at 36 Weeks Common Discomforts and Pain Signs of…

What to Expect at 35 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 35 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Maternal Sensations at 35 Weeks Abdominal Changes and Fetal Movements Fetal Development at 35 Weeks Common Discomforts and Pain Vaginal Discharge…

What to Expect at 34 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 34 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Maternal Sensations at 34 Weeks Abdominal Changes and Fetal Movements Fetal Development at 34 Weeks Common Discomforts and Pain Vaginal Discharge…