Pregnancy week by week

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What to Expect at 33 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 33 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Pregnancy Timeline: 33 Weeks in Months Fetal Development at 33 Weeks Maternal Changes and Physical Symptoms Abdominal Size and Physical Adaptation…

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What to Expect at 32 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

What to Expect at 32 Weeks of Pregnancy: Preparing for Labor and Self-Care

Highlights In This Article Pregnancy Timeline: 32 Weeks in Months Fetal Development at 32 Weeks Maternal Changes and Physical Symptoms Fetal Movements and Bonding Common…

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