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Pregnancy week by week

Select and click on the appropriate week of pregnancy to go to an article with tips and information corresponding to your current week of pregnancy.

Week 1 of pregnancy – what can the expectant mother expect?

The first week of pregnancy is a time of intense preparation of the body to receive the embryo. Although you don't feel any changes yet, there is certainly excitement at the thought that you may soon become a mom. Remember to take care of yourself - both physically and mentally. See how the 1st week of pregnancy goes.

Week 2 of pregnancy – what is happening in the body of the future mother?

The second week of pregnancy is one of its most crucial moments. It is now that ovulation takes place - the egg cell is ready to fuse with the sperm. If all goes well, in just a few days the embryo will implant in the uterus, and you will observe the first symptoms of pregnancy in yourself. In week 2, pay special attention to your health.

Postpartum placenta – expulsion and examination after delivery

The placenta after delivery can be a valuable source of information about a woman's health. It is excreted shortly after the birth of the child. However, unlike labor pain, the placenta is born in a painless manner.

Pregnancy calendar – what happens in the mother’s belly during each trimester

The pregnancy calendar is rich with many fetal milestones - the development of the heart or the neural tube, from which the brain will later develop. Pregnant women should know what awaits them in each trimester of pregnancy in order to go through it more smoothly.

40 week of pregnancy – what changes are taking place in the pregnant belly?

The last week of pregnancy requires vigilance on the part of the mother-to-be. This is because her body is ready for a solution. Typical symptoms of the onset of labor include a reduction in the baby's activity and a much firmer abdomen, which is associated with less space in the uterus and the onset of contractions. 40. The week of pregnancy is the time when the baby is ready to come into the world.

39 weeks of pregnancy – closer and closer to delivery. What is worth knowing?

The 39th week of pregnancy is the last moments before delivery. The birth of a child can occur at any time, so women should be prepared accordingly. A packed bag and a decorated room are just as important as rest and a good mental state for mom. We suggest what pregnancy ailments you should be on the lookout for during this period of pregnancy and what to do to avoid stressing yourself out before the birth.

38 weeks of pregnancy, and the symptoms of labor. How much does the baby weigh and look like?

W 38. Week the pregnancy is considered to be carried to term. The amount of fetal water then decreases, and the abdomen stops enlarging. The baby has less and less room, so moms may complain of discomfort from pressure on the bladder. The baby in the tummy is not as energetic as before, but its presence can cause a number of discomforts that can be troublesome. A woman may be tired of them, but it is a sign for her to start counting down the days until delivery.

37 week of pregnancy – everything you need to know when preparing for childbirth

The 37th week of pregnancy is the time when possible delivery is no longer a threat to the baby's life. It is fully prepared for an independent life outside its mother's belly. During this time, both mother and baby are preparing for the upcoming birth.