weekly pregnancy update

Week 18 Pregnancy: About Your Pregnant Body & Your Baby’s Development

Source Congratulations on reaching 18 weeks in your pregnancy journey! Guess what? That gentle fluttering in your stomach you feel is your baby’s movements! At 18 weeks, both you and your baby are in the middle of an amazing growth spurt. It’s remarkable how much development happens during just one week.   Your Little One …

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Week 5 Pregnancy: The Journey So Far

Are you 5 weeks pregnant? You’ve just crossed a major milestone in your pregnancy journey! Around this time is when mothers often learn they are pregnant. If you have just gotten a positive pregnancy test, it may overwhelm you. It’s likely that you also have a bunch of questions regarding this pregnancy stage.

Worry not! We’ll tell you everything you need to know about being pregnant at week 5.

Week 7 Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

The second part of the first trimester of pregnancy begins at week 7. Around this time, the embryo in your belly grows 10,000 times more than when it was first formed. The baby’s brain cells begin to generate at a rapid pace. It also starts to look more like an actual baby in form.

If you’re 7 weeks pregnant, you may expect more heightened symptoms. You still need to be careful because this week is a high risk for miscarriages.

Week 1 Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

For many women, the first week of pregnancy can bring a range of emotions from excitement to apprehension. We usually measure pregnancy in weeks, but did you know it starts from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period? This helps healthcare providers determine an estimated due date for the pregnancy.

Do you want to start a family with your partner? Or are you simply doing your research to help you prepare for your journey? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s talk about what’s happening to your body in week 1 of your pregnancy!

Week 2 Pregnancy: What to Expect

Being 2 weeks pregnant is a fascinating period for you. The changes your body will go through are signals of greater things to come. Lifestyle changes and new experiences are already on their way! 

However, there is much to do before your baby comes. Fortunately, you’re still only 2 weeks pregnant — it’s a good time to start preparing! Keep reading to find out more about early pregnancy symptoms and what you can do to get your body ready.